It’s that time in the relationship ““ that time when monogamy begins to require effort. The initial spark has left, and sex, which you always thought of as a three-course meal, is becoming more and more like a tuna fish sandwich, oftentimes on soggy bread. Read more...

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As Israel reaches its 58th anniversary of statehood, Americans have come to enjoy many things Israeli. The software for the instant messaging program ICQ and cell phones, as well as the firewall and anti-virus programs that keep our computers safe, are all originally from Israel. Read more...

There aren’t many things I like more than free money. And there aren’t many things I hate more than losing money. It might seem to you, then, that I should be jumping for joy at the GOP’s new plan to would dole out $100 checks to American citizens burdened by high gas prices. Read more...

At 3:37 a.m., a guttural yell from outside makes its way through the brick and mortar of the otherwise silent chambers of Powell Library. I have been there for four straight hours and, feeling entitled to a break, quickly step out to investigate. Read more...

In the movie “Collateral,” Tom Cruise’s character spews unsolicited urban-design criticism that Los Angeles is a fragmented city without a center. The city’s character appears to intensify this assassin’s psychosis and make him more interesting. Read more...

Corporate PR can be a lot like ketchup; almost anything would taste good after being smothered in it. The Health Ministry of Singapore has reported several cases of a corneal fungus since November 2004. Read more...