Extend and pretend

The government continues to extend credit, cash, and bailouts to the undeserving, then pretend that everything is fine.

Then Manning said to Rodgers...

I’m not above stealing an idea from AFC East bad guy Tim Graham. (He’d steal mine , but it would require an ounce of athleticism and changing out of his pajamas.) Tim’s big on asking his readers to caption photos, and he deserves some credit. His Rex Ryan picture wound up making an appearance on “Hard Knocks.” But enough about him. I want to know what you think you would have heard if you were ...

Atlantic City ups the ante with focus on high-end amenities

Atlantic City's gaming roots run deep, but the resort town is hoping upscale amenities will make up for casino slump Atlantic City gets an undeserved bad rap.

Next week’s showdown, Blackhawks roll big

Photo by Marc Poole - Blockers clear the way for running back as the Blackhawks roll to a 51-14 victory over Silver Valley. My cell phone was ringing last Tuesday afternoon, right around 2:30. A heavy, gravelly voice was at the other end.

Alfie Kohn: What Passes for School Reform: "Value-Added" Teacher Evaluation and Other Absurdities

Does the value-added model provide valid and reliable information about teachers (and schools)? Most experts in the field of educational assessment say, Good heavens, no.

Germs Hide In Least Expected Places; Target 11 Tells You Where

Germs may be hiding where you least expect. Target 11 consumer investigator Robin Taylor has the surprising details. Watch Video

Obama lets GOP, Boehner have it in Ohio speech

WASHINGTON — Trying to persuade voters that he has ideas to strengthen the weak economy — and therefore that they should vote for Democrats in November to retain control of Congress — President Barack Obama Wednesday proposed major tax incentives for business and accused Republicans of stonewalling in a bid to "ride this fear and anger all the way to Election Day."

Attleboro attack underscores threat posed by wasps

It got so bad the lingering wasps, which had already stung the nearly unconscious woman more than 500 times, began attacking her rescuers. Wasp - Biology - Flora and Fauna - Animalia - Insecta

The Morning Line, 9/2

All he did was come into the game. I mean, A. Chapman hadnt even thrown a pitch and the mood changed in the ballpark. Can a guy win a game twice? Once for showing up and again for, you know, actually pitching? Can we hype this too much? No. I dont believe we can. From [...]

Growing Number of Homeowners Becoming Landlords

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2010—(MCT)—A growing number of homeowners are finding out what it means to be a landlord after failing to sell their homes in today’s economy. With home prices down nationwide, many don’t want to take a huge loss