Tampa Tribune: Living

"Doors Open," by Ian Rankin (Little, Brown & Co., $24.99)

Whether they were lifelong residents or part-time visitors, it seemed just about everyone in Zephyrhills made their way downtown today to celebrate the town's 100th birthday.

Still trying to quit the habit? Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered that people who get a "buzz" the first time they smoke a cigarette have a certain gene variant that is lacking in people who cough, choke and get nauseated from that initial smoke.

Soft Hugwear neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs Available at Wal-Mart; $9

VOLLEYBALL: Rider Sandals Gulfview Volleyball Championships will continue today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Clearwater Beach. Free for spectators. For information, call (631) 728-0397 or visit www.eevb.net.

Mattel, Lionsgate and AMC announced a partnership to create four Barbie dolls in the likeness of characters from the influential "Mad Men."

Ben Chmura, the Tampa designer competing on the latest season of "Project Runway," was eliminated on Thursday night's show.

• The West Pasco Legal Support Association is hosting its annual membership recruitment meeting on Monday, March 15 at the SunTrust Bank building, 6128 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, (enter through the North door by the YMCA).

Those lunges, squats and stretches that players do before games serves a purpose far beyond entertaining fans.

"Yard Crashers," came to Tampa last week, and host Ahmed Hassan and his crew were everything a loyal viewer could hope for.