Topic: Martha Stewart

Why Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi aren’t winning the media

The cases of Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi underscore what analysts say: Media's role is to tell and sell, and not to assist with brand management.

Opinion: Do you call your grandparents 'aliens'?

Immigrants would rather not be called aliens, either. Terms like 'illegal immigrant' foster a hateful climate for all immigrants and Hispanics. The term isn't just derogatory and damaging, it's imprecise and often inaccurate. Changing it isn't about political correctness, but political necessity.

Peanut butter whoopie pies

Whoopie pies are a chocolate 'cakey' cookie with a cream filling.

Do we need a code of conduct for space?

Some experts are calling for an international code of conduct for spacefaring nations. But defining misconduct isn't easy.

A lesson from snowman cupcakes

Sometimes things come out wobbly, despite our best intentions.

Thanksgiving cookies

These lemon ginger sugar cookies will be perfect for your favorite Thanksgiving cookie cutter.

Thanksgiving side dish: Wild rice and fruit salad

A wild rice and fruit salad that is a little bit nutty, just like Thanksgiving.

Trick or treating? These seven firms can add some scare.

Americans are expected to dole out a total of $5.8 billion on Halloween, an increase of nearly a billion dollars over last year, according to the National Retail Federation. This represents a return to 2008’s Halloween spending levels and marks an opportunity for Halloween-themed businesses to wring some dollars from trick or treating before the scary season gives way to Christmas carols and gift-giving. Here's what seven 'scary' firms have to offer:

Travels in Siberia

New Yorker writer Ian Frazier makes a foray to Siberia, the "greatest horrible country in the world.”

Red: movie review

Helen Mirren stars as an aging action hero in 'Red.'

Top picks: 'Casino Jack,' Martha Stewart, Museum Day, and more

'Casino Jack' documentary about Jack Abramoff out on DVD, Martha Stewart now on Hallmark Channel, free pass to museums on Museum Day Sept. 25, and more recommendations.

In a Mexico City barrio a foreigner finds fellowship

An American resident discovers a sense of community and camaraderie in the Tepito quarter's famous flea market.

Opinion: Toyota and trust: Was the Akio Toyoda apology lost in translation?

Stung by Toyota recalls, Toyoda had to convey sincerity – and bridge the gulf in communication styles between Japan and America. 

Tiger Woods apology strategy: Heal the Tiger, then the business

For superstars like Tiger Woods, the ordinary rules of apology and business recovery are backward.

Impeached ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich faces new charges

An expanded set of indictments in Rod Blagojevich’s corruption case involves 'honest services fraud' under a controversial federal law. It makes it easier for prosecutors, but the US Supreme Court may strike it down.

It's a dog's life

And it's not half bad. Even in a recession, Americans bow to the slobbering, shedding, fiercely loyal king of pets.

How not to learn English and other stories

The way the language is being taught in the Philippines has become a minor scandal. For the rest of us, it's a reminder of just how tricky learning a language is.

What's cooking? Twitter heats up the kitchen.

No haters allowed: Britain's new 'least wanted' list includes Michael Savage and Fred Phelps

The radio talk show host and hate-mongering Kansas preacher – along with other assorted extremists – are no longer welcome in England.

The McCain 'Twitterview': has Twitter jumped the shark?

Jim Cramer must be getting PR advice from Roland Burris

Ties to earlier generations

An apron evokes comfort and simpler days of the past.

Super Bowl halftime becomes a full-time venture

Entertainment will soon include everything from SpongeBob, to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, to an ‘Iron Chef America’ smackdown between Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart.

The year of holiday thrift

More consumers than last year say they'll look for bargains. Thrift shops are in.