North Korea's threat to test a nuclear weapon is the latest move in its high-stakes dance with the United States and its Asian neighbors, a clumsy minuet made possible in part by American refusal to talk to the Communist state.
THE FOLLOWING are among the best in their categories, chosen by restaurant writer Helen Schwab. QUESTIONS? hschwab@charlotteobserver.com. UPDATE a listing: jsheats@charlotteobserver.com
Event Overview: Life(at)50-plus - AARP's National Event & Expo, in its 5th year, will deliver three unforgettable days and nights filled with non-stop activity, information, fun, and excitement to 25,000 attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center, October 26- 28, 2006.
Secrets of a happy home Germany's children go into care for the same reasons as their British counterparts. So why is their system so much more successful?
This is the first installment of a business that came and went in the early days. I found this in an issue of The Brewton Standard dated 1956. I thought some of you might just enjoy it.
Addressing a few random items: Interesting to read the comments about American Idol Rewind. My first reaction to the show was from the standpoint of somebody who's followed the whole series, pretty much from the beginning (I've missed some audition...
Things have done a near 180-degree turn in the housing market, good news for buyers who have been raked over the coals by sellers for nearly five years running but very bad news for sellers who now cannot get their homes to move.
Q: I have a felony conviction from 1989 in California. Six years ago, I moved to the Midwest, and ever since I’ve had difficulty returning to my career in health care (clinical laboratory). It seems the system would rather keep me on welfare than let me honestly pay my bills. Open to suggestions. — Paul
