When asked how her father has changed over the last eight years, Jenna Bush said: "He looks a little bit older, obviously. He's been under a lot of stress." It sure has been a stressful ride for Bush, and America, these last eight years. As President Bush has faced a major terrorist attack, two wars, and now a recession. Take a look at these photos, one for each year since 2000, to mark the major milestones of the 43rd presidency and to see how Bush has changed.
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A Russian professor who's been predicting the end of the US for years is starting to get attention. His argument? Immigration, the economy, moral degradation (whaa?) will trigger a civil war and the eventual breakup of the US. Oh, and he says there's a 45-55 percent chance this will happen by next year.
Maybe his timing is dubious, but the argument that's been disregarded for years in Russia is starting to be taken seriously. At least if you consider the state-run Russian media, where it's been getting considerable coverage, serious.
So if the US is breaking up, where will we live? To find out, read more
Resolutions are hard to keep, and it's not uncommon to fall off the wagon just days after vowing to break a bad habit or pledging a healthier lifestyle. Since we're just two days into the New Year, be honest, have you already broken your New Year's resolution?
What better way to greet the second day of the new year than with a rousing 4-hand guitar performance from two adorable guys? The main guitarist is so talented, but his friend and his goofy happy faces gets my crush vote. Enjoy!
Every year up to one million people gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop, and an estimated one billion watch video of the event, 100 million of them in the United States. While it may seem like the main celebratory attraction, there are thousands of quirky drops that happen in small cities around America. Do you know how they get down? Take my quiz and find out! Source