Why patent lawsuits and hot tubs don't mix

A tale of interface design, monopoly control in the spa world, and lots and lots of bubbles

Not business as usual at the Fair. It's better

Gloomy headlines aside, there's reason for optimism this year at the only marketplace around where you can buy anything from a prize steer to a hot tub, and a bazillion things in between.

Picky Eater: Backpack Treats

Picky Eater columnist Jolene Thym samples the latest backpack treats.

L.A. City Council Mulls Redevelopment Program

The Los Angeles City Council is expected to decide in October whether to approve a novel program that would assist manufacturers and industrial employers with redevelopment funds.

Art Galleries

See weekly Exhibits listings in The New Times ’ Times Table calendar. Abbott’s Lake Country Studio. 624 S. Main St., Central Square. 668-9459. Cazenovia College Art Gallery.