Gear for the Garden
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Some must-have goodies for the green-thumbed.
Fishing with Flair
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
It may be the oldest sport, but it doesn’t lack for innovation. As marketers aim to lure more women and children to the waters, stay-dry duds, flashy lures and novice-friendly rods are all catching on. Here’s some of the newest gear making waves this summer.
His Record: So, You Think You Know Alito
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Samuel Alito’s rulings haven’t always fallen under a strictly conservative banner. In some he has shown sympathy for individuals who depend on the goodwill of powerful institutions, and in others he has defended civil rights. His reasoning has often been very technical. A few cases worth noting:
A More Intimate Sabbath
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Zachary Thacher often spends Friday nights at home in his New York City apartment, but not because he’s skipping out on Sabbath-eve prayer services. Thacher, 32, is the founder of Kol haKfar, an independent Jewish community that, like a growing number of similar groups around the country, meets in the homes of community participants.
The New Front Line in the Abortion Wars
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
South Dakota isn’t known as a hotbed of controversy. But the state took center stage in the abortion debate last week when lawmakers there passed one of the strongest bans on the procedure since the Supreme Court effectively legalized abortion nationwide in its 1973 ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Beyond Monopoly
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Even the most dedicated video gamers, Web surfers and couch potatoes long for an occasional escape from electronic amusement. For old-fashioned fun, many Americans are going back to family board games–sales were up 18% in 2005–and discovering that there’s a fresh new crop every year. Here’s a sampling of the latest in living-room play.
Travel: Click Here To Fly There
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Remember travel agencies? Like handwritten letters and card catalogs, they seem almost quaint now that Web users are planning almost all their travel online.
6 Ways to Break the Da Vinci Code
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Tom Hanks says his new thriller’s plot is “nonsense,” but that’s not quieting protesters, who are slamming The Da Vinci Code as blasphemy for suggesting that Jesus fathered a child. Here are some ways opponents are fighting the film, which premieres this week at the Cannes Film Festival.
Five Web Tips for Home Sellers
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Selling your home is never fun. But here are some simple online steps to make it easier — and potentially more lucrative.
Sport: Comfy Camping
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Hard-core outdoors enthusiasts still prefer to rough it, but a growing number of families look for comfort first when they head for the hills. As the summer season heats up, car campers are pulling into the nation’s parks bearing high-tech tents and other gear to keep the rain away and bugs at bay.
The Smell of Competition
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
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Fragrance-and-flavor suppliers aim to dazzle the senses as new markets emerge for their creativity.
Getting Serious About Happiness
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by JC in Interview, Miscellaneous
An expert on well-being establishes the world’s first Ph.D program that focuses on positive psychology.
Baby, Have We Got a Fight Song For You
Posted on 19. Sep, 2005 by JC in Miscellaneous
Baby Mozart, meet alumni mania. A new series of DVDs for tots features footage of college marching bands and mascots. For budding fans of, say, the University of Texas, there’s not only a Baby Longhorn video from Team Baby Entertainment but also a new Mascotopia mobile that plays Eyes of Texas. Toddlers with more literary tastes can drool over mini tomes such as Mascot Books’ Let’s Go Illini! Early applications, anyone?
Once Again, With Violins
Posted on 24. Feb, 2005 by JC in Miscellaneous
The St. Louis Symphony will end a two-month strike.
Still on the Beat
Posted on 15. Mar, 2004 by JC in Miscellaneous
Dazzling audiences with their technical wizardry, older classical artists are carrying on treasured traditions.
