Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a holiday that has evolved dramatically over the years. Memorial Day observances began after the Civil War to honor the Union soldiers who gave their lives in the conflict. They were expanded…
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Man spends 27 years wrongly imprisoned writing songs (Video)
Prison-issued toilet paper is what musician William Michael Dillon used to write down most of his songs, including “Black Robes and Lawyers,” which has just been released on iTunes. “I was arrested for murder on…
World leader eats what?
As world leaders convene in France for the annual G8 Summit, Food & Wine’s restaurant editor Kate Krader divulges some top dogs’ favored noshes. Barack Obama: Hamburgers One of the many DC burger joints he…
10 dumb things you do at the doc’s office
As much as she would like to, Dr. Lissa Rankin, a gynecologist, will never forget the woman who planned her wedding while lying naked on her examining table. “Every 15 seconds, her cell phone was…
Low-priced drumsticks beat path to U.S. dinner tables
Chicken drumsticks are finding their way to American dinner tables as a slowdown in exports has kept more of the dark meat in U.S. grocery stores and warehouses. Historically, chicken dark meat — long shunned…
10 business e-mails you shouldn’t send
Imagine a tiny boat afloat on a thrashing sea, water pouring through a gaping hole in the hull. A sailor is frantically bailing dark, angry water, but no matter how much he scoops, the water…
IABC Forum Discussion With The Minister of Trade
Beverly Hills, May 16, 2011/Indonesia Media Indonesian American Business Council (IABC) recently invited Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Mari Elka Pangestu, to a discussion concerning Indonesia and American business at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel.…
Special Report for Home Buyers: How to Have a Smooth Home Purchase!
Buying a new home can be an exciting time, whether it’s your first home or your fifth. However, your savings, your credit rating, and your financial freedom are all on the line when purchasing a…
Obama gets warm welcome despite being cool on Europe (videos)
U.S. President Barack Obama has been given a red-hot welcome on his arrival in Europe – despite being decidedly cool in his approach to the continent, in contrast to previous U.S. presidents. Obama and first…
Obama receives rock star reception in Ireland (videos )
Dublin, Ireland — Thousands of jubilant Irishmen and women gave U.S. President Barack Obama a virtual hero’s welcome Monday, embracing him as one of their own in a visit that included a campaign-style speech in…
Life goes on: Doomsday believers on the morning after
Theirs had been an unwavering belief, the sort that inspired some to quit jobs, leave their homes and walk away from family and friends to issue a doomsday warning. Without question, they believed May 21…
Family Finds $45,000 in New Home — Then Returns It
SALT LAKE CITY — When Josh Ferrin closed on his family’s first home, he never thought he’d make the discovery of a lifetime – then give it back. Ferrin picked up the keys earlier this…
‘Shoe leather’ leads to Schwarzenegger’s secret son
This time, there was no “gotcha” moment, no kill-the-messenger pushback. Asked for comment about a child born out of wedlock, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s camp simply gave up the goods. It was quick, clean, surgical. Schwarzenegger wasn’t…
Netanyahu to Obama: No return to 1967 lines (video).
Washington — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday firmly rejected President Barack Obama’s call for an approximate return to the borders that existed before the 1967 Middle East war, telling the U.S. leader that…
Obama’s Speech Leaves ‘Disappointment’ Abroad
Correction May 19, 2011 Due to a reporter’s error, Brian Katulis’ comment was misreported. The word “Palestinians” was dropped from the quote. With the White House having raised expectations in advance, President Obama’s speech Thursday…
IMF Rape Case: Victim-Bashing Run Amok
Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn loudly declared that he did not rape a maid in his hotel room during his stay in New York. Strauss-Kahn is certainly entitled to proclaim his…
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