“It would have been a real experience. This is what football is all about. We’re becoming a nation of wussies.”
– ED RENDELL, Pennsylvania governor, fuming about the NFL’s decision to postpone the Eagles-Vikings game on Sunday …
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Obama, Clinton Top Gallup’s ‘Most Admired’ Lists
And to think: they said that the President and Secretary of State wouldn’t get along. Not only does there seem to be harmony between the one fierce Democrat rivals, they’ve now topped Gallup’s annual poll. (via The Page)
Time For Some R&R: A Look Back at Presidential Vacations
After one of the most prolific lame-duck sessions of Congress in history, President Obama headed to Hawaii. But where did his predecessors go on vacation?
Nothing Says the Holidays Like Militarily Guarding Your Christmas Tree
South Korea erected a Christmas Tree next to the North Korean border. North Korea doesn’t like it. South Korea is guarding it with marines.
Photos: The White House, Decked Out For Christmas Morning
Inside Obama’s White House: a replica White House (made of gingerbread), a marzipan version of dog Bo and more Christmas trees than you can count.
College Students’ Persons of the Year: Robert Gates and Nicki Minaj
What’s more surprising: that college students didn’t pick a reality TV star or that they know who Robert Gates is?
With New Ice Cream Shop, Iran Wields Soft Serve Power in Iraq
Iranian ice cream parlor Ice Pack wants to challenge U.S. fast-food hegemony around the world. They’ve got some catching up to do.
What Is The Definition of Austerity?
A: Enforced or extreme economy. B: Merriam-Webster’s most searched word in 2010.
Report: The Obamas Aren’t Invited to the Royal Wedding, Either
If you’re reading Mr. and Mrs. Obama, we know exactly how you feel.
Cuba Launches Its Own Version of Wikipedia
We’d love to give you a deep analysis of its entries, but the site immediately crashed Wednesday.
Putin’s Alleged Mistress to Grace Cover of Russian Vogue
If there’s one way to spark controversy in fashion and politics, splashing a Prime Minister’s alleged mistress across the cover of Vogue certainly makes the cut.
Quotes: Christine O’Donnell Tops Yale’s List of the Year’s Best Quotes
“I’m not a witch.”
-CHRISTINE O’DONNELL, former Senate candidate from Delaware, tops the list of Yale University’s Quotes of the Year with this gem from her campaign ad. O’Donnell tied for the top quote with former BP CEO Tony …