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Nuclear Breakdown: Who's Nuking Who In WWIII

by Emily Henry | April 8, 2009
Senior Editor

As a fresh wave of nuclear fear sweeps outward from North Korea, it's a good time to update your knowledge on global missile range and inventory.

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Getting Back To Reality

by Emily Henry | March 25, 2009
Senior Editor

The Internet is sucking life away, and before you know it, we'll all be nothing more than disembodied heads. [...]

St. Patrick's Day: For The Love Of Ireland, Not Guinness

by Emily Henry | March 16, 2009
Senior Editor

Despite what it may be becoming, especially in England, St. Patrick's Day isn't a celebration of alcohol. It's a celebration of Ireland, the land of stew, pies and the friendliest city in Europe. [...]

What Would Break The US-UK 'Special Friendship?'

by Emily Henry | March 10, 2009
Senior Opinion Editor

Every British leader in the history of post-American-revolution England has defined the relationship with America as a "special friendship." But what would it take to end that relationship and split these BFFs?

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Wild Versus Man

by Emily Henry | March 1, 2009
Columnist

A host of vicious animal attacks begs the question: what's got the critters so riled up? Is this the beginning of an Orwellian, anti-human revolution? [...]

What In The World Is Obama Going To Do?

by Emily Henry | February 25, 2009
Columnist

Everyone in the world wants a piece of the Obama pie. But in last night's congressional speech, there was little mention of America's Continental allies or foreign concerns. [...]

Teenage Baby Fever Is A Sociological Symptom

by Emily Henry | February 23, 2009
Columnist

Children like Alfie, who look barely old enough to have given up G.I. Joes and Barbie dolls, are having sex and making babies. [...]

The Food Cold War

by Emily Henry
Columnist

A food cold war has been going on between the EU and the U.S. since the '90s. Is it just a prideful trade war, or might the EU be right about American food safety laws being too lenient? [...]

Hard Times Demand the Soft Touch of Social Workers

by Emily Henry | February 9, 2009
Columnist

The current economic crisis is about people, not numbers. And people need the support of those who know best. [...]