+Links | December 29, 2010
Germany's Kathrin Hoelzl clears a gate during the first run of the women's giant slalom World Cup race in Semmering December 28, 2010.

Reading While Eating for December 29: Talk Nerdy to Me

By Megan Friedman

Wednesday’s links geek out and bust a move.

+Nation | July 13, 2010
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama greets guests at a YMCA

Shorter Wedding Dances? YMCA Shrinks Nickname to ‘Y’

By Chris Gentilviso

For the first time in 43 years, the Chicago-based non-profit is changing its brand.