Archive for January 22nd, 2009

Top 10 Bad Things That Are Good For You

January 22, 2009

Beer quells heart disease and chocolate staves off cancer? Though often tagged with a disclaimer, studies that tell us to eat, inhale and generally indulge in “bad stuff” is music to our ears. So go ahead and enjoy these bad-for-you remedies-everything in moderation, as they say-until the next study inevitably overturns the research.

Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address

January 22, 2009

Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Tuesday, as delivered.
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My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he [...]

Obama’s First 100 Days

January 22, 2009

Barack Obama has a lot of work to do. Fortunately, he’s riding an extraordinary wave of political goodwill. If the new president plays his cards right, he should be able to get a lot done, especially in his first 100 days.

The idea of presidents proving themselves in the first 100 days started wi