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Picture book for naughty young readers: 'He's Been A Monster All Day'
Any mother who has ever called her child a "monster" will enjoy reading "He's Been A Monster All Day," by Denise Brennan-Nelson, about a boy who overhears his mother saying that about him...
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Endangered species day is today
Today is a reminder of the importance of saving and protecting our wildlife and our marine life. It is Endangered Species Day across the globe started by the U.S. Senate. It is the day to bring attention to...
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NHL playoffs update: Tip o' the cap to Crosby
With only one game, and an Eastern Time Zone game to boot, on the docket Friday, the hockey action is over early. Earlier than I originally expected, in fact, because I am pretty sure for at least a little while...
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Unemployment drops in 40 states
The Labor Department's report released Friday, May 17, brought good news on the jobs front as unemployment dropped in 40 states from a year ago. Only three states experienced an increase in unemployment over that time: Louisiana, Tennessee...
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Wine events plentiful throughout California this weekend
Wine regions from north to south are inviting wine lovers to visit this weekend for many special events. One of these events should be close to you and provide you the opportunity to visit with winemakers, try some barrel...
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Baby Boomer grandparents living sci fi dream (Video)
Like ET (1982) and other alien creations, the futuristic visuals we've come to know and love of aliens with elongated fingers, especially thumbs, may very well be our future. Today, as adults and children alike thumb their...
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Ken Griffey Jr.'s daughter, Taryn, commits to play basketball in Arizona
Ken Griffey, Jr.'s daughter Taryn is one of the top girls basketball prospects in the country and was recruited heavily by the nation's top college basketball programs. On Wednesday, Taryn committed to playing college ball at...
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Luna Rossa boss Patrizio Bertelli shares concerns over America's Cup safety
Patrizio Bertelli, owner of America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa, flew from Italy to San Francisco the May 17, 2013 meeting between the America's Cup teams and organizers.The day after Artemis team member Andrew Simpson...
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Elin Nordegren obviously approves of Tiger Woods’ relationship with Lindsey Vonn
Elin Nordegren has obviously given her approval to Tiger Woods’ romantic relationship with Lindsey Vonn. According to May 17 news reports from Inquisitr.com and the Latin Times, and May 16 news reports from ABC News, CBS Sports...
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New Disneyland attraction for summer 2013 - Mickey and the Magical Map
Next week 'Mickey and the Magical Map' premieres at Disneyland... and I'm going to be there to see the premiere and behind-the-scenes post party.The all new live show features everyone's favorite...
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Wildflower! Festival in Texas headlines Charlie Daniels and Gretchen Wilson (Photos)
The Charlie Daniels Band is coming to Richardson, Texas and the devil is gone to Georgia. Charlie and his band will headline the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival on May 17, 2013. And one of his fans, singer Gretchen Wilson...
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Golden State Warriors fans killed in violent drive-by shooting
Two Golden State Warriors fans were killed in a violent drive-by shooting incident on Oakland's Interstate 880. The shooting occurred after the Warriors' playoff game on Thursday night, reported on The San Francisco Chronicle on May...
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The Reagan Doctrine's 21st century relevance
The Obama administration infamously stumbled and bumbled through the Arab Spring uprisings, which challenged the undemocratic power structures of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen. Similarly, it sat largely paralyzed during the Iranian election...
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'Falling Skies' season 3 promo: Do you have what it takes to resist?
"Falling Skies" season 3 premieres in just a few short weeks, and on Friday, May 17, TNT released yet another preview teasing what to expect in the upcoming season.When "Falling Skies" season 3 begins, seven...
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Weather History: May 16: Record temps, snow, storms, tornadoes & wind
Meteorological events that happened on May 16th:The highest average annual wind speed at any recording station in the United States is on Mt. Washington, NH where the average wind speed is 35 mph. Mt. Washington once averaged winds at...
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Arsenal: Arsene Wenger praises Santi Cazorla's contribution
On May 17, 2013, and the eve of their final match of the season, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger discussed his surprise at how under-rated August 2012 signing Santi Cazorla truly has been in the Premier League.Cazorla arrived in...
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Author appearance by Dr. Ricardo C. Ainslie at the Twig Book Shop tomorrow
In his book “The Fight to Save Juárez: Life in the Heart of México’s Drug War” Ricardo C. Ainslie chronicles his trip to this city. The city of Juárez is ground zero...
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2013 Sprint All-Star Race qualifying: Busch starting fourth
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch will start fourth in Saturday night’s Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, qualifying the No. 18 Snickers Bites Toyota Camry with a time of 1 minute, 52.754 seconds...
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How healthy are starchy, vegan diets rich in Chinese vegetables?
Five thousand years ago, from about 3,350–2,470 BCE, healthy Chinese foods for most people consisted of sago palms, bananas, freshwater roots and tubers, fern roots, acorns, Job's-tears as well as wild rice. Lots...
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Mark Lewisohn reveals major details on first volume of his Beatles bio trilogy
Mark Lewisohn sent us the details Friday of his first of his three-volume Beatles biography, titled “All These Years: Tune In.” The first volume covers everything up to Dec. 31, 1961, and will be out this year...
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Jeff Flake voted against background checks, now says he supports them again
Last Month, it was reported by this column that Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) had sent a hand-written letter to the mother of a shooting victim promising that he would support expanded background checks as written in the Manchin...
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The alpha male's guide to fertility don'ts
It's more than just luck. One in eight couples hoping to become parents each year find themselves at the short end of the fertility stick. At least a third of the time, the male partner will find out...
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A Personal Myth from Kelsea Little (Photos)
Folk rock artist, Kelsea Little, is a beguiling presence on the microphone. While there are many artists that could be likened to her, she is in a class all on her own with her harp and ukelele playing accompanied by...
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Bamboo Manalac speaks up about his relationship with Sarah Geronimo
The rock superstar, Bamboo Manalac, admitted that he, and Sarah Geronimo have a good chemistry on stage. His revelation about the "Pop Star Princess" is being posted on this website today, May 18, 2013 (Philippine time).It all...
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EPL: Arsenal's and Tottenhan's European fate hang in the balance
Arsenal and Tottenham have one last chance to see who will claim the final UEFA Champions League place from the English Premier League when they face off against Newcastle United and Sunderland on May 18, 2013.Not long ago Arsenal...
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Vybz Kartel’s conspiracy case postponed until July
Incarcerated Dancehall star, Vybz Kartel will return to court for a second consecutive summer as his conspiracy case has been put off until July.The matter, which is connected to the Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams murder case was...
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The Amgen Tour of California Americas Greatest Race
Santa Barbara, CA May 15, 2013… The sky is blue with just a hint of a wispy cloud here and there. I have arrived early along with my three amigos: Dr. Michael Guber, Danny Millis and the irrepressible...
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America's Cup 2013: Luna Rossa boss hints they may ignore suggested time-out
Earlier today during a press conference called by the Italian America's Cup sailing team Luna Rossa/Prada, team principal Patrizio Bertelli hinted that his team may not follow the "do not sail until next week" suggestion...
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Hairballs affect cats of all ages (Video)
Unfortunately for your kitty cat, hairballs are simply a part of their existence. It is difficult to envision the sick feeling that your feline must go through in order to eliminate hairball waste from their little bodies. Although hairballs...
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Father's Day gift guide: backpacks and bags for men (Photos)
When you think about giving bags as gifts you probably think about women. But there are many companies that make bags especially for men. Whether it's for carrying various forms of technology, or for taking care...
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