Among the various natural disasters and man-made catastrophes that unfolded during 2010, it’s nice to take a moment to consider the happier crumbs of environmental news that came out of the year. (via Ecocentric)
Total Eclipse of the Moon: Did You See It?
NewsFeed tries its best to keep you up to date on the celestial events of the universe — as well as the mortal ones — and for those of you who missed the lunar eclipse or couldn’t see it because of the overcast, we’ve got you covered.
Did Christmas Hit Its Peak in the ’80s?
That’s what British band The Futureheads thinks.
Flashy Fir: Hotel Installs an $11M Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree in an Abu Dhabi luxury hotel is rocking more bling than Kate Middleton’s finger.
What Is The Definition of Austerity?
A: Enforced or extreme economy. B: Merriam-Webster’s most searched word in 2010.
Royal Wedding Commemorative China Now on Sale
Break out those credit cards — plates and cups commemorating the vows of two people you’ll never meet are on sale!
Forget Rummaging Goodwill Bins. Moms Go Online to Swap for Christmas Presents
A modern version of bartering is gaining in popularity.
Does Your Online Date Have a Dirty Past? New Services Will Find Out
Nothing kills romance like discovering you’ve been flirting with a felon, or even worse, ahem, a married man online. But now, New York state and New Jersey are passing laws to regulate the billion-dollar internet dating …
2010’s Worst TV Shows: Lawyers, LeBron and LOST 2.0
As December winds down, we’re left with nothing but reruns and Christmas specials on television. But at least we’re not stuck with the worst TV shows of the year. (via Tuned In)
Last.fm Crowns Ke$ha As Most-Played Artist of 2010
At least we now know what the $ stands for.
White Christmas for 2010? A Pretty Safe Bet
Anybody looking for a White Christmas this weekend is in luck as wintry weather throughout December is making for snow coverage over much of the continental United States.
Charles Dickens Fails to Get Oprah’s Book-Club Bump
Oprah’s latest book club pick of a certain Charles Dickens hasn’t troubled the charts. Great Expectations? Better downsize them to Small.