New Zealand author Margaret Mahy has made a career of tickling funny bones, teasing the imagination, and sending shivers up spines of young readers. She is, according to Betty Gilderdale, writing in St. James Guide to Children's Writers, "one of the most...

Hot sandwich ideas include grilled panini combinations, signature sandwiches that feature flavorful condiments such as barbecue mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, ranch dressing, or premium mustard, and tweaked versions of traditional favorites. Many of the classics--grilled cheese, Philly cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers--feature cheese as an ingredient. And,...

Buckeye TeleSystem has deployed Mahi Networks' Mi7TM Metro Core Aggregation Systems (MCAS) to aggregate and switch multiple SONET rings for its hub switching facilities. For the initial application, Buckeye has cutover existing service from several SONET facilities that serve a large local institution with...

Tens of thousands of Palestinians packed a memorial service for the late Yasser Arafat on Sunday, an event used to rally support for his successor, President Mahmoud Abbas, as he prepares for peace talks with Israel.Speaking under a giant mural of a smiling Arafat at...

A who's who of Washington insiders gathered Monday to share a last public laugh and remember the antics of humor columnist Art Buchwald.Buchwald's family and a selection of heavy hitters from the world of media and politics kept the audience laughing for about an hour...