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How Do High Heels Affect the Legs?
High-heels are associated with back pain. Here is an a study showing what high-heels do to feet as well. More reasons why women should be wary of fashionable high heels. Click here for more information on back pain.
Plus-minus: Maryland-George Washington
Three days later, a rundown of the BB&T Classic game
Broadway shows face the ax because of the economy
Broadway theaters have seen their audiences shrink as the economy has worsened and several shows face early ends. The show must go on — but with less overhead.
AIG looking for another $10 billion
The insurance company that has received $150 billion from the federal government says it needs a little bit. Just a little bit, nothing too big. A few billion, just a few. No need to make a federal case out of it.
Political moms on the move — to D.C.
The moms of Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden say they will move to Washington. Hope they get along with the in-laws.
White House, Democrats near bailout deal for car makers
The White House and Democratic leaders have reached a tentative bailout deal for Detroit automakers. As they say, "Every little bit helps." Especially when the help comes in billions of dollar bills.
Joe the Plumber says John McCain 'appalled' him
Joe the Plumber says the Republican presidential nominee "appalled" him with his answers on federal bailouts. Politics ain't pretty, unlike plumbing.
Redding deal dead for now
Got word a little while ago that the proposed Tim-Redding-to-Colorado deal fell apart, at least in its current form.
Redding to Rockies?
There are indications Tim Redding might be headed to Colorado in exchange for outfielder Willy Taveras.
Report: Jack in the Box burger is bad health value
A food-monitoring center says a Jack in the Box bacon cheeseburger is high in fat and carcinogens. Oh but it tastes sooo good!
Ships must slow down for whales
A new maritime law will force large ships and ocean liners to slow down near whales. It's not a fluke — moby it can save lives. Sorry about that. Really.
Book author, 9, gets movie deal
The 9-year-old boy who wrote a book about how to talk to girls now has a movie deal. I hate this kid. I really hate this kid.
A brief Tuesday update
Jim Bowden was supposed to meet with the media at 4 p.m. local time (7 p.m. Eastern), but that meeting was pushed back because the Nationals are "working on something."
Wizards vs. Pistons (trade rumor info updated)
Wizards ready to go small or big against new-look Detroit.
Defending the Mormons
The Becket Fund runs an ad signed by evangelical Protestants (and one Orthodox Jew) defending Mormon participation in the fight to pass California's Proposition 8.
Portis driving a big Greyhound bus over his coach
Things must be getting ugly out at Redskin Park these days.