The myth of growth

One of the great myths that sustained the late 20th century economy was that of exponential growth. Technological change was supposedly moving ever faster, so economic growth would naturally also be exponential, making us all richer than our parents and immeasurably richer than our grandparents.

Discover Mobile: The Museum of Mobile

Mobile's "Old City Hall" still stands at 111 South Royal St. Mobile was formed in 1702 as the capital of French colonial Louisiana and was formerly inhabited by native Mobilian Indians as well as French, British and Spanish settlers.

Do as the Romans did, then overdo it again

With "Centurion'' slashing its way into select cinemas nationwide, now is as good a time as any to revisit some movies and TV shows set in ancient Rome and examine the recently energized, post-"Gladiator'' wave. Ancient Rome - Television - Rome - History - Ancient

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Cowabunga! A tribute to Edward Kean

Edward Kean has died at age 85. Que? OK, I didn't know who he was either, but I know a patch of lyrics he wrote: the theme song for the "Howdy Doody" TV kids show. He also invented the word "cowabunga," later usurped by one Bart Simpson .

Are you ready for some tailgating?

Football fans gear up for their favorite pre-game and post-game pastime