Nov 6th, 2008 · Adapted from John Boyne's novel, Mark Herman's movie is a Holocaust film for younger audiences. And though the naive perspective may work in print, Bob Mondello says it doesn't lend itself to the realities of film.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · A New York City man is convinced the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh appeared to him in his backyard as a purple flower. The 4-foot tall plant sprouted up between concrete slabs in Sam Lal's backyard in Queens. He says the plant began to resemble an elephant's head and trunk. Lal, a Hindu, told the New York Daily News the plant has healed his back pain. Adding,"They say God comes in many forms. I figure this has taken the form of a plant to come into my yard and bless me."
Oct 8th, 2008 · If you don't trust your money in stocks, maybe it's time to put it into luxury gifts. Neiman Marcus has put out its annual Christmas Book. Its upscale presents include a $160,000 BMW. Jack Nicklaus can put a golf course in your backyard. And for pet lovers, there's a $10 million stable of thoroughbreds. A Nieman executive says "we all need a break" from bad economic news. Back in August, the retailer reported a $35 million quarterly loss.
Aug 24th, 2008 · What's a guy gotta do to host a killer convention? John Hickenlooper should know. Not only is he the mayor of Denver, he's the founder of a legendary local brew pub. Mayor Hickenlooper speak with host Jacki Lyden on the eve of the biggest party in the country, opening Monday in his backyard.
Jul 30th, 2008 · From anywhere in Michigan you're a day-trip away from a 13-foot scale model of Stone Henge made from styrofoam. There's also a menagerie of farm and circus animals constructed from car parts. Then there's the Madison Heights Doll Garden of Frights, where a junk dealer has created "vignettes" using trashed dolls.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Last week's IndyMac Bank failure and the resulting federal takeover have left many Americans wondering whether their money would be safer buried in a box in the backyard. We talk to the Director of Macroeconomics at Moody's Economy.com about how safe our money really is.
Apr 3rd, 2008 · China's power is growing in its own backyard of Southeast Asia, even in countries that were once firmly anti-communist. Through transportation projects, cheap goods and cultural centers, China is using its influence to try to make friends throughout the region.
Dec 3rd, 2007 · Iceland's winters are long, dark and cold. But one of the country's favorite winter hobbies is to take a swim in outdoor heated pools or lounge in backyard hot tubs. Heat and electricity are cheap, clean and plentiful here -- and Iceland wants other countries to take notice.