Giants among the Lilliputians

"CAMDEN, S.C. — While the political class was focused on the meaning of pigs wearing lipstick, a few fortunate South Carolinians were riveted by the meaning of valor. The occasion was a celebration of four of the state’s living recipients of the Medal of Honor—Charles...

Sympathizing with Iraqis a Crime in Saudi Arabia?

"By Emad el-Sayed,  May 30, 2008CAIRO: Tragedy has overtaken the family of Ibrahim El-Sayed Mohamed Al-Sadiq who went missing inside Saudi territory a year ago leaving behind a little girl named Shahd who never stopped asking about her father.The details of the tragedy...

Ellen DeGeneres Returned To Show And Ecourages Pet Adoption

"Comedian Ellen DeGeneres returned to her television show on Tuesday after taking a long weekend to escape a national uproar over an adopted puppy, saying she hoped the drama would not discourage people from adopting pets. DeGeneres, one of the country's best known...

Car Thieves Popped by Clutch

When I worked with kids, I marvelled at how few could read an analog watch. Looks like some of them grew up in the cushy bosom of the auto-tranny, unable to handle the intricacies of the stick shift. It's not hard-- you just have to believe. Gone in a lot more than 60...

At Last Supermodel Naomi Campbell Confesses To Cocaine Addiction.

"Supermodel Naomi Campbell has spoken about her battle with cocaine addiction. Campbell said she was first offered the drug at 24. Five years later she ended up in rehab and now attends daily Narcotics Anonymous meetings wherever she is in the world in a bid to stay clean. "I...