BLS Note: That's right, California is the world's 9th largest economy and it has serious problem. For the sake of perspective, Los Angeles County's GDP is roughly double that of the nation of  Greece.  And yet, to understand the magnitude of Greece's pro… more »

OMG!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLS note: Yes indeed! In a world beset, this is where the chief concern lies. The fact that Demi changed her Twitter handle is apparently everyone's major concern. When you wonder how in the world we ended up… more »

He is regarded as the most famous atheist in the world but last night Professor Richard Dawkins admitted he could not be sure that God does not exist. By John Bingham, Religious Affairs Editor UK Telegraph   He told the Archbishop of Can… more »

CR edit note: We can take a great deal... I was even willing to ride on the Santorum "choo-choo" for awhile. But when "any Republican" starts criticizing one of the best Presidents we have ever had, I am going to have to hop off of this particular… more »

By GREG KELLER PARIS (AP) — Fireworks glittered and boomed Sunday as revelers in Australia and Asia welcomed 2012 and others around the world looked forward to bidding adieu to a year marred by natural disasters and economic turmoil. In Sydney, mo… more »