English only at Philly cheesesteak joint

"An English-only ordering policy has thrust one of Philadelphia's best-known cheesesteak joints into the national immigration debate. Situated in a South Philadelphia immigrant neighborhood, Geno's — which together with its chief rival, Pat's King of Steaks, forms the...

MATERNAL INSTINCTS

"Take some more film", my father instructed me, "Did you get a picture of this?", he irritatingly repeated, "Make sure I'm in the photo" he went on, making certain that his presence would be known just in case...

KNOWING SMILE

"We're gonna put them with you, they can stay at your place for the two weeks", announced my father regarding an impending visit from two English engineers. Searching his face for cracks that would eventually bare...

Ohioans Vote Tuesday, May 2

More interesting races and issues than usual, will be on the ballot when Ohio voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 2, 2006.

National anthem should be sung in English: Bush

"U.S. President George Bush has criticized a new Spanish-language version of the American national anthem, written as an ode to immigrants seeking a better life."I think the national anthem ought to be sung...

Trader Joe's Needs Toilet Training

I just came back from Trader Joe's and noticed some rather strange wording on the toilet paper package. "100% recycled bathroom tissue"?  What a crappy job! "Post-Consumer content varies"?  Mine sure...

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