More than nine out of 10 Americans celebrate Christmas – even atheists, agnostics or believers in other faiths, according to surveys by LifeWay Research and USA TODAY/Gallup . They might be roasting chestnuts over an open fire, decking the halls with boughs of holly or trying to get the Chipmunks Christmas song out of their heads, but they are celebrating. read more
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Critics slam royal wedding coin; Lohan spat to bring scrutiny to Betty Ford; Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson file for divorce. (Dec. 24)
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(Video) Three days before launch of bus ads accusing Israel of war crimes, US city retracts permit, claiming it may incite violence
Continue reading …New York’s Junior Senator Gets Halbfinger’s Hurrahs in the New York Times
December 24, 2010 No CommentThe New York Times put its full weight behind liberal New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on the front page on Thursday, after she fought for open homosexuality in the military and a measure extending health care to first responders to the 9/11 attacks. In this article, it's clear they're happiest about her gay advocacy. Reporter David Halbfinger hailed a new heroine in explicitly gushy terms: When that measure, too, won approval on Wednesday, it not only marked a victory of legislative savvy and persistence. It also signaled the serious emergence of Ms. Gillibrand, the 44-year-old successor to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Critics appalled at the chipmunk cheeks on the likeness of Kate Middleton have taken aim at the coin issued to commemorate Britain’s upcoming Royal wedding. (Dec. 24)
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An administration official says Homeland Security is alerting air carriers to a potential terror tactic involving insulated beverage containers like thermoses. (Dec. 24)
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Soldier shot in stomach at northern post after bullet discharged from comrade’s gun. Ynet learns his friends, commanders tried to cover up circumstances of injury
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There’s not much to go on here — just a picture of a small-screened device we’ve never seen before — but if that six-fingered squid is the real deal, there’s a brand-new Chumby on the way. Gizmodo says the T-shaped unit’s working codename is “Chumby Opus,” and we wonder if that might actually refer to song; If that grille on the left’s also duplicated on the right, perhaps we’ll get some stereo speakers this time around. Wouldn’t that be nice? Either way, it looks like black, slightly leaning flat-panel displays are still in style . Chumby grows up, gains competitors’ Dashing good looks? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A lamp that turns off at touch of finger, a kosher alarm clock, toothbrush and paste for use on holidays and challah cutting board that prevents crumbs from getting everywhere. Shabbat observers are willing to pay a lot for new inventions that upgrade their weekends
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Photo: BBC Abbey Road, the most famous pedestrian crossing in (musical) history. If you are a tourist, it’s on the must-go list. If you are a local or a driver, it is on the must-be-avoided list, but that’s another story. Let it be : Abbey Road, site of the cover of the famous Beatles album , has now been listed as a piece of heritage worth saving for future generations. Aside from the Beatles, why should we care?… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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