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Qaddafi defiant in the face of allied strikes

While French, British and U.S. forces strike in Libya, embattled leader Col. Muammar Qaddafi vowed defiance, saying he would open weapons depots to arm the general populace.
Children's CDs and DVDs in the spotlight

All the adventures of Curious George in one spot, Robbert Bobbert's lastest infectious beat, a Carly and Lucy Simon classic reissued, and more.
Scotland turns to 18th-century poet for economic stimulus

Sunday’s 'Burns Night' – featuring poems and neats and tatties – is the first test of the effort.
The New Economy
Scotland joins nations' pitch for tourists – with poems
Scotland turns to 18th-century poet for economic stimulus
The blue jay vs. the squirrels

How one brave blue jay took on the squirrels.
A Scottish delight made from lemons

Lemon curd was a wonder and then a hit among my college friends.
A philosophical approach to a mouse in the house

Keep in mind that he's a peaceful underdog and even ... a family man.
Poetry: 'Truth in its Sunday clothes'

A good book of poetry comes in handy in every room.
Best-laid schemes gang aft agley

When it comes to Scottish suppers honoring Robert Burns, an Englishman muddles though.