A history of Jews and booze in America

Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition, by Marni Davis. New York University Press, 272 pages, $32 Have you ever wondered why many Americans think of kosher wine as sweet and cloying?

California Marine among those sharing stories

Like soldiers throughout the history of combat, Chico resident Nick Wright talked with his Marine buddies in Iraq about dreams of a better life after the war.

Celebrate 50 Years of 007 with the Explosive Golden Anniversary Blu-ray Collection…BOND 50

All the Bonds. All the girls. All the action. All in high-definition. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment mark James Bond’s monumental golden anniversary with the release of BOND 50, the complete Bond experience showcasing all 22 classic films on Blu-ray together for the first time ever, neatly packaged into one cool, sleek collectable box-set.

Texas's war on history | Katherine Stewart

Christian-nationalist zealots are trying to rewrite US history, airbrush slavery and enshrine creationism in Texas schools Don McLeroy, chairman of the Texas State Board of Education from 2007 to 2009, is a "young earth" creationist. He believes the earth is 6,000 years old, that human beings walked with dinosaurs, and that Noah's Ark had a unique, multi-level construction that allowed it to ...

2012 Historical Walking Tours of Morristown, NJ

Morris County Tourism Bureau presents their Summer Tour Series Featuring Gardens, Sacred Spaces and Local Lore. Book Early to Reserve Your Space.(PRWEB) May 21, 2012 The Morris County Tourism Bureau (MCTB) announces their perennial walking tour series for 2012. Experience the rich history Morris County has to offer with a knowledgeable guide. Tours are offered during June, July and the early ...