Mitt Romney’s misfire on the national anthem
“We are the only people on the earth that put our hand over our heart during the playing of the national anthem. It was FDR who asked us to do that, in honor of the blood that was being shed by our sons and daughters in far-off places.” Read full article >>
The psychology of cupcakes
As the Modern Cupcake Moment swirls into its second decade, America just might have to admit that what we’re dealing with — 669.4 million sold from October 2010 to October 2011, according to the market research firm NPD — is not a fad. It’s an enduring love affair. Read full article >>
Legion Post No. 254 Honored As Main Street Champion
American Legion Post No. 254 is honored as Eden's Main Street Champion last week at the annual North Carolina Main Street Conference.
Tension mounts at Waitangi as people gather
Tension is growing among Maori leaders over the new state asset sales law.
US closes embassy in Syria because of insecurity
(02-06) 07:16 PST WASHINGTON, (AP) -- The Obama administration closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Monday and pulled all American diplomats out of violence-wracked Syria as the U.S. stepped up pressure on President...
Inside Sperry Top-Sider’s Nautical-Inspired Store
For those with access to a boat — or those who just want to look like they do — preppy footwear brand Sperry Top-Sider is launching its first stand-alone store in the city today, the fourteenth in the U.S. The 1,700-square-foot space is loosely boathouse-inspired, with whitewashed wood and teak detailing, and American-flag artwork. Rather than sending sales clerks scampering back and forth to ...
"Vancouvria" episodes hit the mark
Two new episodes of "Vancouvria" went online Tuesday morning.
Auto Outlook: Obama praises U.S. auto comeback
By AL SWANSON United Press International U.S. President Barack Obama spent about 25 minutes at the Washington Auto Show last week to kick some tires and make some political points highlighting the industry's turnaround.
THE STREET: Apple's 'mind-boggling' quarter; 10 'American' products that aren't American; 3 business lessons from Joe ...
Apple's 'mind-boggling' quarter