In a clean-shaven town, the barber shaves all and only men who do not shave themselves. Was Georg Cantor driven nuts wondering who shaves the barber?... more»
Canadian circus billionaire heads to space station
Census data show falling income
By Kate Linthicum and Deedee Correll - The findings indicate the scope of the recession -- the percentage of people living in poverty has reached an 11-year high.
China to parade its new and improved arsenal
By David Pierson - The government's 60th-anniversary event will showcase military technology, most of which was made in China. Beijing dislikes its army's image as a poorly equipped force of rural enlistees.
Strawberry cake forever
By Betty Hallock - Phoenix Bakery's signature strawberry whipped-cream cake is still showing up to the party after six decades.
The case for homemade sausage
By Noelle Carter - Making links or patties from scratch takes some patience, but your reward is sausage that suits your tastes.
Craft brewers rethink rice in beer
By Jenn Garbee - Though the grain is derided in many circles, a handful of brewers are using it in ales for a crisp, delicate flavor that can easily pair with lighter fare.
Obama's tough choices
By Tim Rutten - The economy, healthcare, Iran and Afghanistan -- all are problems with no easy answers.
Rooted in the past
By Kathryn Wilkens - After decades of providing shade, beauty, comfort and fruit, the demise of our massive fig tree gives birth to reflections on nature's benevolence and destructive power.
Sleep Where the Stars Did (and the Spooks Still Do)
The Hotel Monte Vista on famed Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona, has a colorful history. This eclectic outpost has hosted such famous Hollywood stars as Jane Russell, Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, John Wayne and Bing Crosby. And some of its guests have never checked out.
Subterranean spiders among new species discovered under Australian ... More than 850 new species, from blind fish to diving beetles, have been discovered under the Australian outback. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent ...
Is London the social media capital of the world? - London is the top city on Twitter, Facebook and Digg, the social networks have confirmed
Roast sirloin with a horseradish, radish and mustard sauce recipe
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/6243645/Roast-sirloin-with-a-horseradish-radish-and-mustard-sauce-recipe.html
In Hong Kong, One Holiday and Lots of Book Sales By JOYCE HOR-CHUNG LAU - To prepare for the National Day holiday, retailers are stocking up on merchandise like designer bags, gold jewelry — and banned books.
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