The 86th edition of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus’ annual holiday catalog is not the be-all and end-all of gift giving this year. Their priciest gift this year is a pair of $1 million “his and hers” timepieces from Van Cleef & Arpels. It’s possible they’ll throw in someone to actually read the time for you […]
Nancy Pelosi sides with the majority on use of the word ‘Lunatic’
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 06: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answers reporters’ questions during her weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. Pelosi said the steep tax increases and deep spending cuts that come with the “fiscal cliff” will have “to be dealt with,” and that […]
Congress bans the word ‘Lunatic’ “Hitting too close to home” say members of the House
The sharply divided US Congress came together on one thing at least – that the word “lunatic” should be banned. Not from the English language, but from its usage in any federal legislation. “It’s hitting a little close to home” an overwhelming number of members of Congress said. They distanced them-selves from the vote by […]
Los Angeles Freeway Clears Out Ahead Of Major Repairs
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 15: Detour signs are posted at the Burbank ramp over the Interstate 405 thirty minutes before the shutdown of the freeway to demolish the Mulholland Bridge over Interstate 405 at the Sepulveda Pass on July 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles city officials are advising residents to stay […]