These days, unless a family member or close friend is serving in the armed forces, the 6 o'clock news is the only reminder to Americans that they are at war. Very few feel any repercussions from the conflict. ...more

October 19, 2008

You know this country is in the midst of a housing crisis. It's been the headliner on the six o'clock news and the front-page story in all the papers, for months. ...more

September 7, 2008

Picture whipping out your cell phone and catching up with "Lost" or "Jeopardy," or watching the local 11 o'clock news, all for free. ...more

August 19, 2008

Catching the moon turning a dark red during Wednesday night's eclipse will not take special equipment, precise timing or setting an alarm clock for the middle of the night. ...more

February 18, 2008