Will the Real Santa Claus Please Stand Up? – Collector’s Weekly “We always think of Santa Claus as an incredibly old man—positively ancient—but the fact is, he’s exactly 150-years-old, born in 1863. Indeed, we might be thinking of Santa’s predecessor St. Nicholas, who is far older, believed to have been … Read More
Interview with Gary Bettman – Globe and Mail “This is a physical game. The players want it physical, that’s how they make their livelihood. The fans want it physical, that’s the nature of the game, but we want to make it as safe as we can. If you go back … Read More
How the Rich Got Rich – Inc “Like to emulate the success of others? If wealth is what you’re after, look to an unconventional source for tips: the IRS.” The Rock ‘n Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero – the New York Times “Jason Everman has the unique distinction … Read More
“I Was a Nazi and Here’s Why” – the New Yorker Not many ex-Nazis have been clear and honest about why they did what they did, but Melita Maschmann is an exception. Our Dad, the Water Witch of Wyoming – Collector’s Weekly “For most people, the practice of dowsing for … Read More
The Saudi Marathon Man – The New Yorker Minutes after the bomb went off in Boston, a young Saudi man who had been running from the blast, along with many other spectators, was tackled to the ground and deemed a “suspect”; why? Why Boston’s Hospitals Were Ready – The New … Read More
