New War On Christmas Takes A Fiscal Cliff Twist
In past years, conservatives have liberally accused liberals of trying to ruin Christmas through political correctness and anti-religiousness. This year, …
It’s ScuttleButton Time!
It costs $143.70 for an up close center-court ticket to see the Washington Wizards, D.C.’s purported professional basketball team that …
Mantel Takes Up Betrayal, Beheadings In ‘Bodies’
This year, Hilary Mantel made history when she won a Man Booker Prize for her novel Bring Up the Bodies. …
As 2012 Comes To A Close, The Facts About Doomsday
When people have questions about the end of the world — the predictions about the planet Nibiru’s collision with Earth …
Independent Bookstores Find Their Footing
In recent years, the start of the holiday shopping has meant nothing but gloom for independent bookstores. But this year, …
Spain Expands Renewables With Wave-Powered Electricity Plant
Waves constantly thrash the fishing village of Mutriku on Spain’s northern coast. Records from the 13th century describe the dangerous …
U.N. Committee Calls For An End to Centuries-Old Practice Of ‘Baby Boxes’
For centuries, European mothers who felt they were incapable of caring for a newborn child could leave the baby in …
Manning Plea Offer Another Odd Piece Of An Odd Case
The young Army private accused of passing diplomatic cables and war reports to the website WikiLeaks has made an unusual …
A Jolly Christmas? Retailers Count The Extra Days
For merchants, the stars are lining up — at least so far. Online sales were going strong Monday. And the …
Some Kids Bounce Straight To The Emergency Room
If your kids absolutely must jump around at their next birthday party, an inflatable moonwalk or bounce house may be …
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