Hmpf, kinda like what happened with airline tickets this year ... no good deals because there's no surplus stock

Quoted: If you were hoping to find massive clearance sales as you finish up your holiday shopping, prepare to be disappointed.

My latest blog post... It's kinda making wish I was going to be in Seattle just a little longer!

Quoted: Ah, your first holiday in Seattle.  Sure, it might be more of a grey Christmas than a white one (er, except for  last year ), but there are plenty of events around town to make you feel like you're in a winter wonderland …

Yum. 12 cheese recommendations from The Root.

Quoted: This holiday season, it’s all about getting your cheese on. Bon appétit.

Wow, there are a lot of good movies I haven't seen this year!

Quoted: The recession-era tale “Up in the Air” leads Golden Globe film contenders with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.

I don't know, I'm not convinced....

Quoted: The stereotype of computer scientists as geeks who memorize Star Trek lines and never leave the lab may be driving women away from the field, a new study suggests.

Depressing - there's still no sense of agreement/consensus...

Quoted: Danish police fired pepper spray and beat protesters with batons outside the U.N. climate conference Wednesday, as disputes inside left major issues unresolved.

Ha, I love the headline: "Finally!"

Quoted: After more than two years of delays, Boeing's 787 jetliner finally took flight Tuesday in a test flight over Washington state.

Hm, sounds like a great book!

Quoted: The most special and unique feature of this book is the TLC tips. These are little shortcuts and little secrets that will make your cooking easier, yet delicious. It is an invaluable gift to give to anyone who loves to cook or would like to try. Find more information at momsindiancooking.com.

Sad... hope they find the missing climbers.

Quoted: A cloud bank hugging the flanks of Mount Hood frustrated the air search for two missing climbers on Sunday, a day after their companion was found dead on a glacier on Oregon's highest mountain.