A death match of universal proportions
Are you ready to rumble? In December, DC Comics presents "Countdown: Arena," a four-issue weekly series that will pit alternate versions of DC's most recognizable heroes against one another in...
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Helmet safety goes to head of class at Snell Foundation
The staff of the Snell Memorial Foundation is dedicated to finding failure -- helmet failure. At the non-profit's offices, technicians perform what helmet-makers and retailers consider the most rigorous testing...
Don’t take off running in walking shoes
You wouldn't dare wear flip-flops to go running, so why wear running shoes to play basketball? Because they're comfortable? Bad answer. "Someone playing basketball wearing running shoes with no lateral...
The heat is on to buy high-efficiency furnace
Q. We had trouble affording our heating bills last winter, so I guess we need to start looking for a good energy-efficient furnace for this winter. Any suggestions for the...
The holidays in miniature
When it comes to keeping portion sizes in check, Cornish hens are a shoo-in. A hybrid between Cornish and White Rock chickens, the resulting miniature poultry typically weighs just 1...
Who made Sharpton the official spokesman?
Beg pardon, but who died and made Al Sharpton president of African-Americans? Not that Sharpton has ever declared himself as such. But the fact that some regard him as black...
Don’t start running in shoes meant for walking
You wouldn't dare wear flip-flops to go running, so why wear running shoes to play basketball? Because they're comfortable? Bad answer. "Someone playing basketball wearing running shoes with no lateral...
BCS picture taking focus
As this season of uncertainty enters its stretch run, LSU appears to be in decent shape in the BCS national championship picture. So does Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Kansas and...
There’s a better way to light up your holidays this season
Q. I've noticed a spike in our electric bills every year around holiday time. I didn't think decorative lights used very much energy, but I wonder if you could tell...
Be skeptical of fear du jour
You might want to wash your hands after reading this. After all, many other folks touched this paper (or screen, as the case may be) before you, and you don't...