New Lives Emerge From Colo. Wildfire Ashes, Still Scarred
The Waldo Canyon fire destroyed more than 300 homes in June. Some former residents are now preparing to move back — others just want to move on. One woman who lost her home is still holding on to charred relics that she recovered from her home, including a blackened Christmas ornament.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
How Boehner’s ‘Critical Moment’ Could Turn Out OK For Him
The House speaker is trying to emerge from a blow from his own party. But if John Boehner can pull off a bipartisan agreement to avert the fiscal cliff, he could come out of this better off.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Survived The Mayan Apocalypse? Here Come The Radish People
Each Dec. 23, they descend upon Oaxaca’s main plaza: giant root vegetables carved into human figures and other vivid forms. The Night of the Radishes is a major tourist draw these days, but it all started with Spanish missionaries in the 1500s. When a new religion and imported crops met indigenous woodcarvers, a novel art form was born.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Joy Of Salt Licking: Contest Turns Farm Animals Into Fine Artists
Eastern Oregon is known more for ranching than abstract sculpture, but some residents are venturing into the world of fine art. For the last five years, Whit Deschner has been organizing the Great Salt Lick Contest, which gathers salt blocks artfully licked by local farm animals.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama On Fiscal Cliff Talks: ‘I Actually Still Think We Can Get It Done’
In a news conference Friday, the president said both parties would have to work together in the next 10 days to prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
John Kerry Already Considered A Seasoned Diplomat
The Massachusetts senator has already carried out sensitive diplomatic efforts on behalf of President Obama, with a strong focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent years.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Why Some Kids Have An Inflated Sense Of Their Science Skills
A massive analysis of some 350,000 students in 53 countries has uncovered a paradox: Students in many countries that are mediocre at science have an inflated sense of good they are.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Passes Measure To Avoid Defense Cuts
The House has approved a measure to avoid looming defense cuts. It will vote later Thursday on House Speaker John Boehner’s “Plan B.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
NYSE Being Bought For $8.2B By Atlanta-based IntercontinentalExchange
The deal would end the New York Stock Exchange’s independence and seems to underscore its diminishing influence. Other exchanges, such as ICE, have pioneered futures trading. Regulators are expected to OK the acquisition.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Unitaskers And Other Foodie Gifts We Don’t Need Or Want
How do you resist foodie trinkets that look and sound so whimsical and delicious? Here’s our guide to spotting the most useless stuff that your relatives will thank you for not buying them this year.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
