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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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Opinion Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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Financial Q&A: The best places to stash your cash.
11/03/2008 12:00 am -
China acts to stem the tide of officials fleeing with cash
As many as 10,000 corrupt government officials have fled China with $100 billion.
10/31/2008 01:00 am -
Congo rebels push toward key city
Civilians displaced by fighting pelted the UN compound in Goma with rocks on Monday. They blame UN peacekeepers for failing to protect them from rebels.
10/29/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Climate change wrecking Walden's flowers
Some 27 percent of the flowers around Henry David Thoreau's stomping grounds have vanished since the mid 19th century, and another 36 percent are on the brink of disappearing.
10/29/2008 01:00 am -
Bolivians worry spat with US could kill jobs
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suspended a trade deal with Bolivia last week for failure to rein in coca growing. Some 50,000 jobs could be lost.
10/28/2008 01:00 am -
The many faces of Mexico
A journey to find the 'real Mexico.'
10/28/2008 01:00 am -
Ride the red wave
Three readily available plants come together to create a scene of contrasting color and texture.
10/27/2008 01:00 am -
The heroic milkweed
This common plant helped keep soldiers afloat and aloft in World War II.
10/26/2008 01:00 am -
My favorite cookbook
Readers share their favorite collection of recipes.
10/22/2008 01:00 am -
Tips for planting garlic
Want home-grown garlic next year? It's not too late.
10/22/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Horizon highlights – Blogging for profit, more 3-D movies, recycling PCs
10/03/2008 01:00 am -
Why Canada's Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw
Elizabeth May, the scrappy Green candidate, will make history by appearing in nationally televised debates Wednesday and Thursday nights.
10/02/2008 01:00 am -
Why Canada’s Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw
Elizabeth May, the Green candidate, will make history by appearing in a nationally televised debate on Thursday night.
10/02/2008 01:00 am -
A Picturesque garden in the Azores
Terra Nostra Park brims with warm waters and leafy groves.
10/02/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Unusual and easy to grow
Arum italicum deserves to be more widely grown than it is.
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
Fuel prices threaten key Canadian lifeline: ferries
Sky-high fuel prices have seen a 30-percent rise in fuel surcharges for the Newfoundland ferry since July 2007.
09/29/2008 01:00 am -
Ramadan trend: Iftar emerges as high-profile social event
In the Muslim world, breaking the daily fast at sunset was once a family event. Now it's upscale and political.
09/23/2008 01:00 am -
Wildlife that can take the heat
Special features allow the animals of Death Valley to thrive in the hot, dry desert.
09/23/2008 01:00 am -
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Lyrical jazz from Bobo Stenson, a free download from Dido, a new website for snagging cheap plane tickets, and more.
09/12/2008 01:00 am -
Raising vegetables in Canada's midnight sun
Growing vegetables in a community garden more than 120 miles above the Arctic Circle.
09/09/2008 01:00 am -
‘Spore’ ready to bloom
09/05/2008 01:00 am -
USA
09/04/2008 01:00 am -
A history lesson from Greenland's melting ice
09/04/2008 01:00 am -
Sarah Palin, McCain's pick, forged maverick political path in Alaska
The GOP's surprise vice-presidential nominee brings a fresh face to the '08 race.
09/01/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Stepping back from the acidic abyss
A group of prominent marine scientists has presented its 'Honolulu Declaration on Ocean Acidification and Reef Management'
08/27/2008 01:00 am
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