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I anticipate the sound of a collective tummy rumble this week, because much of the news I have to share has to do with the restaurant scene. And, boy, is it juicy.

Up first, there's something many of us have been waiting more than a year and a half to hear: Central Avenue has an O'Niell's Pub again.

After some lease issues in December 2004, owner Rob O'Niell closed his pub at 3211 Central Ave. S.E. But on Friday, he unlocked the doors for a "soft opening" at the new spot, 4310 Central Ave. S.E. That means a big, grand opening celebration is in the works. That one is planned for sometime later this month. If you're interested in popping in for those festivities, keep an eye on the pub's Web site: www.oniells.com.

Also on the site is information about how to apply for a job, pub hours and more (a menu is coming soon).

S. Michael Craven

There is a great deal of consternation and, I might add, confusion over the nature and impact of postmodernism. Many Christians immediately assume that all things postmodern are the malicious source of moral relativism and that postmodernism is determined to destroy all truth.

I often hear evangelical leaders speak of the "threat of postmodernism" or the "challenges of living in the postmodern era" as if some malevolent force has suddenly overtaken Western civilization. In short, most Christians tend to assume that postmodern philosophy is completely antithetical to Christian faith but I would argue that this is based more on a popular notion of postmodernity than on a critical analysis that seeks to truly understand the complexities of culture, namely postmodernism and its historical origins.

Undercover crackdown on clinics

A health watchdog is to use undercover inspectors to crack down on "rogue providers" of cosmetic procedures such as laser therapies.

The Healthcare Commission, which regulates the independent sector as well as the NHS, has been given covert surveillance powers by parliament.

It will allow the commission to monitor the estimated 3,000 unregistered laser and light therapy providers in England.

It will help ensure patients receive safe and professional care, it said.

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