A Case for Hell

By ROSS DOUTHAT
New York Times

A Generation’s Vanity, Heard Through Lyrics

By JOHN TIERNEY
New York Times

Record gold prices spur wedding ring alternatives

With gold prices hitting fresh records and the economy still weak, a growing number of couples are switching to titanium, steel, and tungsten wedding rings.
By Kay Nolan

Christian Science Monitor

The Really Smart Phone

By ROBERT LEE HOTZ
Wall Street Journal

When a Pug and a Beagle Fall in Love, It's a Puggle

By MIRIAM GOTTFRIED

Wall Streeet Journal

The 10 Biggest Earthquakes in History

Our Amazing Planet

Where the Tax Money Is

Obama targets the middle class while pretending to tax only the rich.
Wall Street Journal

Where Did My Tax Dollars Go?

By Anil Kandangath
[Grand Prize Winner in the Google Contest]

How Little Sleep Can You Get Away With?

By MAGGIE JONES
New York Times

Miles of confusion over what 'locally grown' means

The No. 2 official at the U.S. Agriculture Department got a real-life lesson in the loose definition of the trendiest word in groceries "local."
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
The Associated Press

The Seattle Times

The New Cold War

There has long been bad blood between Iran and Saudi Arabia, but popular protests across the Middle East now threaten to turn the rivalry into a tense and dangerous regional divide.
By BILL SPINDLE and MARGARET COKER

Wall Street Journal

When Not to Use Your Debit Card

by Carol Odell
Better Business Bureau

Great blue heron nabs furry vole with beak

By Steve Ringman
The Seattle Times

Is YouTube changing Congress? ‘Speechless’ delivers a loud message – silently.

Most people don't think 'smash YouTube hit' when they think about C-SPAN, but Rep. Joe Crowley's unspoken one-minute 'speech' on the floor of the House went viral on Friday.
By Gloria Goodale
Christian Science Monitor

Coal Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear

But don't tell that to Greens getting elected to office on post-Fukushima fear-mongering.
By HOLMAN W. JENKINS, JR.

Wall Street Journal

How to Fix (0r Kill) Web Data About You

By RIVA RICHMOND
New York Times

Innovation in senior care: 'Telecaregivers' help more seniors age at home

Cameras, sensors, and video chat allows caregivers to be hundreds of miles away. But some see shades of 'Big Brother' in this new senior care model.

By Husna Haq

Christian Science Monitor

Peeps Show V

Washington Post

Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA)

NASA

Is Sugar Toxic?

By Gay Taubes
New York Times

Drug Crime in Mexico

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Wall Street Journal

The South's conspiracy of Civil War amnesia

As Confederate battle flags flap from truck grills, as Southern apologists seek glory in acts of treason, it is worth remembering that their forebears said clearly and without shame that they fought for slavery, writes Leonard Pitts Jr. If that makes someone uncomfortable, good. It should.

Leonard Pitts Jr.

Seattle Times

Vaccines.gov

The Original Egg-Bot Kit

Evil Mad Scientist

King James Bible as a catalyst

On the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, it's worth looking back at how this translation spread the idea of self-government, in America and beyond
By the Monitor's Editorial Board
Christian Science Monitor

The Battle of the Office Candy Jar

Sweets May Boost Workplace Morale, But They're Sabotaging Our Diets
By SUE SHELLENBARGER

Wall Street Journal

Civil War recipes: Hardtack crackers and Confederate Johnny cake

Civil War bayonets were used more for cooking than impaling the enemy
By Kendra Nordin
Christian Science Monitor

HumanRights.gov

U. S. Department of State

30 Last-Minute Tax Tips

The deadline is fast approaching—but don't file your return until you've grabbed every last break. Here's a guide.
By LAURA SAUNDERS

Wall Street Journal

Feel Like a Wallflower? Maybe It’s Your Facebook Wall

By JENNA WORTHAM
New York Times

Liberals, Conservatives May Have Different Brain Structures

Researchers find divergence in neurological areas linked to openness, anxiety.

HealthDay News

How to Get a Real Education

Forget art history and calculus. Most students need to learn how to run a business, says Scott Adams.
By SCOTT ADAMS

Wall Street Journal

April 10 – 24, 2011 National Library Week (Free Resources from Gale)

Come back beginning Sunday, April 10, to register for access to a great selection of Gale resources below during National Library Week.

Government shutdown 101: What would a shutdown mean for you?

If the budget impasse causes the government to shut down after Friday, many ordinary Americans would feel it. Some services deemed 'essential,' though, would continue amid a government shutdown.
By Mark Trumbull

Christian Science Monitor

Virginia Sesquicentennial of The Civil War

Commonwealth of Virginia

April 22 Earth Day

Dental Basics: Interactive Animation

American Dental Association

George Tooker

By LAWRENCE DOWNES
New York Times

Have we outsourced sexual harassment?

As Western companies increasingly turn to Indian labor, they must be willing to acknowledge and confront widespread sexual harassment of female employees in India.
By Brandi Moore

Christian Science Monitor

UW gives us what we asked for

For decades now we've heard the demand that government needs to be more like business. Can't it be more self-sufficient, more attuned to the bottom line? Well, yes it can. This is what it looks like.
Danny Westneat
Seattle Times

The beatings will continue until teacher morale improves

Teachers are facing unrivaled criticism from all sides. The education reform movement has targeted them as the culprits behind failing schools. This culture of disrespect, little support, and unrelenting demands takes a toll on teachers – and on our students.
By Walt Gardner

Christian Science Monitor

Once a Great Flop, Now Sold for Billions

By ANDREW MARTIN
New York Times

The Sleepless Elite

Why Some People Can Run on Little Sleep and Get So Much Done
By MELINDA BECK

Wall Street Journal

The Little Robot Made to Clean the Icky Spots

By Katherine Boehret
Wall Street Journal

Tip of the Week: Using Tech for Your Taxes

By J.D. BIERSDORFER
New York Times

All students can learn 'gifted' class skills, study finds

If you want smarter kids, treat them as if they're smart.
By Jane Stancill
(McClatchy Newspapers)

Seattle Times

Lobster golf balls? Yes. Why? Cruise ships.

Lobster golf balls: Want to improve your stroke out at sea? Use lobster golf balls. Made from the shell, they're biodegradable.
By InnovationNewsDaily Staff

Christian Science Monitor

Toddler Twins: Secret Language or Babble?

By TARA PARKER-POPE
New York Times

Outsmart the Airlines to Get Precious Inches in Coach

By SCOTT MCCARTNEY

Wall Street Journal

Feds give miniature horses service animal status

By SUE MANNING

(Associated Press)
Denver Post

Learning the Ropes

Forget the treadmill. To get fit quickly and easily this spring, do like boxers do and jump around

Wall Street Journal

An Unexpected Benefit and A Cause for Concern

National Institutes of Health

Antibacterial Soap Additive Accumulates in Fish: Study

The chemical is found in small amounts in 60% of U.S. rivers and streams, researchers say.
HealthDay News

The five best online April Fools' pranks

Every April Fools' Day, tech-savvy pranksters jam up the Web with a range of gags and jokes. We survey some of the best online April Fools' pranks, from upside-down You Tube videos to the promise of real, live Facebook pokes.
- Matthew Shaer

Christian Science Monitor

Praying for Others Seems to Help Anger Fade

People who are provoked can let their bad mood go by petitioning for the less fortunate, study suggests.
HealthDay

Clean Water Act Trends Map and Annual Noncompliance Report

Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO)
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bronx Zoo cobra: her top 4 tweets

Bronx Zoo cobra run amok? The Bronx Zoo insists its missing Egyptian cobra is probably hiding on zoo property. But the Twitter account @BronxZoosCobra suggests that the Bronx Zoo cobra is involved in a little Big Apple high jinks. Here are the four funniest tweets.
- Aaron Couch, Contributor
Christian Science Monitor

Where Wal-Mart Failed, Aldi Succeeds

By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
New York Times

First Image Ever Obtained from Mercury Orbit

NASA

Artificial Food Dyes Scrutinized by FDA

By STEPHANIE GLEASON
Wall Street Journal

Stress May Alter Gut Bacteria to Hinder Immune System

By changing bacteria levels in gut, stress causes changes in physiological function, study finds
By Robert Preidt

Medline Plus

Thomas Jefferson's Cut-and-Paste Bible

Our third president sought to separate the words of Jesus from the 'corruptions' of his followers.
By STEPHEN PROTHERO

Wall Street Journal

Paper or Plastic? A Lawyer's Answer Sends Him From Hero to Pariah

San Francisco Cheered as He Fought Oreos, But Jeers as He Battles for His Bag of ChoiceBy VAUHINI VARA
Wall Street Journal

A Little Victim's Plight Has the Wheel of Justice Spinning

The Great Hamster of Alsace Gets His Day in Europe's High Court

By JOHN W. MILLER
Wall Street Journal

Are the Religious Prone to Obesity?

Study found regularly attending services was linked to raised risk in middle age
HealthDay

Nuclear Evacuation Zones

U.S. emergency-response plans call for only evacuating residents within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear disaster. However, last week, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission recommended that Americans within 50 miles of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant evacuate. Below, see what 10-mile and 50-mile evacuation zones around U.S. nuclear power plants would look like, and the population that would be affected. (See related article.)
Wall Street Journal

Once Rare in Rural America, Divorce Is Changing the Face of Its Families

By SABRINA TAVERNISE and ROBERT GEBELOFF
New York Times

Your Money

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New York Times

Ruff Flight? Logan Airport Staff Can Be Furry Travelers' Best Friend

By SCOTT MCCARTNEY

Wall Street Journal

Japan 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami – U.S. Government Information

USA.gov

The Taming of the Curl

With 'Beach Waves' the New Ideal, Hair Salons and Products Sell Women on More Ways to De-Frizz
By ANJALI ATHAVALEY

Wall Street Journal

State illegal immigration laws: What have they accomplished?

Five years into a legislative surge, state illegal immigration laws have yielded few arrests. But they have stirred a populist backlash, say immigrant rights groups.
By Aaron Couch

Christian Science Monitor

Eight low-tech ways to revive broken gadgets

Mouthwash. Rice. A handful of quarters. What do these household items have in common? They constitute the perfect emergency-repair kit for gadgets. When device disasters strike and warranties turn their backs on you, it's time to get in touch with your inner MacGyver. So, here are eight low-tech solutions to high-tech disasters.
By Chris Gaylord

Christian Science Monitor

Dog Lost On Hike Finds Its Way Home

Border Collie-Blue Heeler Mix Slips Through Door 11 Hours Later
DenverChannel.com

Radiation, Once Free, Can Follow Tricky Path

By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
New York Times