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Michelin rates Hong Kong, but with which yardstick?

published about 2 hours ago
The Michelin guide for 2009 gave a top ranking of three stars to two area restaurants: Robuchon a Galera in Macao and Lung King Heen in Hong Kong.

Van Hove's 'Opening Night': Breaking down walls

published about 3 hours ago
The Belgian director Ivo Van Hove is known for his bold, actor-centered stagings of classic dramas. His "Opening Night," based on John Cassavetes's 1977 original screenplay, is making its U.S. premiere this week at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Maverick animators who do it their way

published about 3 hours ago
An insurgent element of artists in the United States continues to make animation for adults, often with traditional methods of pencil and film.

Computer Science Engages Sean Watts Attention at Clemson University

published about 8 hours ago
The academic atmosphere is very conducive and everybody is always into their studies and there is always help if you need help.

Forget Citigroup, a California puppet show needs a bailout

published about 10 hours ago
California's economy has taken a toll on a marionette show that is a staple of a Los Angeleno childhood.
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Left-handers' lower test scores

published less than 1 hour ago
Left-handed pupils do less well in tests than their right-handed peers, a study from Bristol University suggests.

Many more affected by grants cuts

published about 5 hours ago
Changes to means-tested university grants mean far more students than thought are likely to be affected.

Schools closed after heavy snow

published about 5 hours ago
Dozens of schools in east Lancashire stay closed following heavy snowfall overnight.

Vows: Karin Fong and Ansel Schütte

published 2 days ago
Sometimes, good things come to those who don’t wait (forever).

The Holidays Downsized: We’re Going to Party Like It’s 1929

published Sat, Nov 29 2008 01:34 GMT
An event planner delivers a "winter wonderland" from the 99-cent store.

The Holidays Downsized: No Job and Fewer Gifts

published Sat, Nov 29 2008 01:33 GMT
In tough economic times, many families look for a way to reframe the season.

Diner's Journal: Wine Museum Files for Chapter 11

published about 14 hours ago
Copia, the ambitious food, wine, and art museum in Napa, Calif., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.
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Diner's Journal: Josh De Chellis to be Chef of La Fonda del Sol

published about 21 hours ago
Prognistications have floated about the blogosphere that the chef Josh DeChellis, formerly of Sumile and BarFry, would soon resurface at a new Spanish restaurant. Now ... more

Bitten: Recipe of the Day: Roasted Salmon Steaks With Pinot Noir Sauce

published about 21 hours ago
This sauce looks like a six-hour job, but it's actually relatively simple.

Holiday craft projects can teach kids lessons

published Sat, Nov 29 2008 02:00 GMT
Nothing says "holiday spirit" to me more than a rickety card table set up with stacks of craft supplies and a pot of hot chocolate ... more

Handmade ornaments prove priceless

published Sat, Nov 29 2008 02:00 GMT
The list reads like frugal tips for today's economy: Use cloth diapers that can be washed and then dried on a clothesline; find repair parts ... more

Do-it-yourself craft projects as holiday gifts

published Sat, Nov 29 2008 02:00 GMT
Don't get me wrong: I'm not here to completely renounce holiday commercialism. Sometimes store-bought is just the ticket. But when I was little, holidays smelled ... more

Michelin rates Hong Kong, but with which yardstick?

published about 2 hours ago
The Michelin guide for 2009 gave a top ranking of three stars to two area restaurants: Robuchon a Galera in Macao and Lung King Heen ... more

Find budget-friendly fun in Phoenix

published about 5 hours ago
It's not every big city where you can scale a mountain, sample authentic Mexican food and take in a free art show all in one ... more

$28 million transportation hub opens in St. Louis

published about 5 hours ago
Commuters can catch the bus, light rail and Amtrak trains at the new Gateway Transportation Center.