Having beaten the rap, John Edwards invokes God

Having beaten the rap, John Edwards invokes God

John Edwards gave quite a speech Thursday in the wake of having been found not guilty on one count and gotten a mistrial on the other five counts that had been brought against him.  He talked about being a better parent, working with poor children, taking responsibility for the “awful things” he had done, and […]

Dark chocolate could save lives

Dark chocolate could save lives

ScienceDaily (May 31, 2012) — Daily consumption of dark chocolate can reduce cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of factors that increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes), finds a study published in the British Medical Journal. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of […]

‘God on their side’: Major religions, minus Islam, gravitating toward Republicans

‘God on their side’: Major religions, minus Islam, gravitating toward Republicans

Now that Mitt Romney has officially secured enough delegates with his Texas primary victory to clinch the Republican nomination, Mormons seem like a block of voters the Republicans can count on come November. This isn’t just because Mr. Romney is Mormon. It’s because the Republican Party is now securing support from voters of every major […]

Come what may: Market expands for apocalypse condos

Come what may: Market expands for apocalypse condos

A new market is emerging in the midst of global economic upheaval and environmental change — doomsday-ready condominiums. Fallout shelters have been around since the Second World War, as rising fears of an international nuclear exchange drove much of the population underground, digging atomic shelters in backyards and community centers across America and around the […]

Men in Black: On the big screen and in real life

Men in Black: On the big screen and in real life

When “Men in Black 3” opens everywhere over Memorial Day weekend, most moviegoers will just be hoping this sequel matches the original for popcorn-munching fun. But there are many people who say they’ve been victimized by and live in fear of real MIBs. And those stories, told for decades, are just as terrifying as they […]