The word hectic is unknown on the East Frisian islands off the northern coast of Germany and that applies to the cosy isle of Spiekeroog. Guests that came here in 1846 described it as less noisy and luxurious than the other six islands. At first glan...
Dear Annie: I live with my boyfriend, Mike, in a very small apartment. Last month, his mother and 14-year-old sister moved in. They had nowhere else to go. His mom has no money and nothing to contribute except for some food stamps, which keep the pan...
Don has some pretty disgusting information for Ya?l on this Moment of Science. D: Today, it's time once again for another Gross Fact of the Month. Y: Uh oh! I hope no one's eating! D: Okay, ready? In a recent study of people passing through major U.S...
Three yetis, a yak and a couple of yuks. That's all you get in The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, an extravagant and frenetic third entry in the franchise about adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his continuing fights with the emb...
Dear Annie: My wife and I play gin rummy, often when traveling. We are both competitive, and although I can get a bit emotional, I do play by the rules. During a recent trip, my wife and I played a few games in a public place. We were at a crucial po...
It's one of the most oppressively hot and humid days of the year, and Joan Fessler is in a room where the heat is cranked up to 36.5 degrees. On purpose. While everyone else is searching for ways to cool off, devotees of hot yoga spend class sweating...
Mike: Hey, Amanda, have you heard of the new online computer game? It's called Skullfire and it's all the rage right now! Amanda: Actually, I have heard of it. Isn't that the game where you go around and just shoot people? It seems like a pretty poin...
Look at a map of Hawaii and you'll see volcanic islands strung out like pearls on a necklace. The biggest--and the youngest--is Hawaii, in the south-east corner. As the islands stretch away to the north-west they become older and more worn. While Haw...
Mike: We're going to the beach, not on an expedition to the Antarctic. Come on. Let's get going. Amanda: Just hang on a sec! I've got to make sure we have all the essential items needed for a good time. Mike: Judging by the pile of stuff by the door,...
According to the famous song, American is beautiful for its spacious skies, purple mountains, and amber waves of grain. If you were to make a music video based on these lyrics you'd probably want mid to late summer images of fruit-laden trees and fie...
Dear Annie: I am concerned about my dear friend, Laura. She has always been a drinker, but recently her drinking has increased to an alarming level. When Laura is sober, she is a vivacious, outgoing, fun-loving person. However, when she drinks, she c...
Yael: I have a question for you, Don. Paper or plastic? Don: Not that question again, Yael. Does anyone really care whether their groceries are put in plastic or paper bags? Y: Sure they do. In fact, the city of San Francisco has taken an interest in...
Dear Annie: Two years ago, our son's wife asked him for a divorce. No reason was given except that she no longer loved him. After they separated, we found out she had been having an affair with his best friend. Our former daughter-in-law showed up an...
Our bodies are amazing. Although things go wrong at times, it's remarkable they work at all when one considers the complexities of their operation. Don and Ya?l present some awards to a few of the outstanding components. [APPLAUSE] D: Good evening, Y...
A report from the Jing Chuan Child Safety Foundation reveals that Taiwanese children are three times more likely to drown than Australian children. The director of the foundation called on schools and parents to make swimming and water education a pr...
