Last in a series of occasional articles BEAVERTON, Ore. - Day after day this spring, Don Sakai arrived at the Uwajimaya supermarket he manages here to see his largely Asian-American clientele piling their shopping carts high with big bags of rice grabbed

At first glance, the numbers are impressive. Loudon County boasts the highest job growth in East Tennessee, its housing values are far exceeding national and state averages, and its population has increased more than 16 percent from 2000-2007, making it t

Due to changes in the national mood, and savvy company strategies, publishers of comic books and graphic novels led in the USA by Marvel Entertainment, Time Warner's DC Comics and Dark Horse have been transformed from mild-mannered niche businesses into

Environmentalists in Thailand have waged a long, uphill battle against plastic bags, trying to convince skeptical consumers to give up a convenience that many regard as a symbol of modern life.

An attempt to show their eco-friendly side rings hollow to hard-core eco-warriors. To mark Earth Day today, Macy's will hand out Florida pine saplings to the first 100 customers at local department stores. Home Depot is offering 10 percent off energy-