Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post) Barbara Kenny and Tibby

Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post)
Barbara Kenny and Tibby Middleton wanted to be certain they couldstay together until death. Then Virginia's new law against same-sexmarriage made that impossible. So they moved across the Potomac, fromFredericksburg to Frederick.

Platonic Competition (Ludwig von Mises Institute)
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Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Condo conversions make rentals scarce (Bradenton Herald)
MIAMI - Diana Perez got the letter a few months ago: The apartment complex where she and her family live was converting into condominiums. They had to leave if they couldn't pay a 20 percent down payment on their two-bedroom apartment, now selling for $185,000.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

New restrictions forcing illegal Irish immigrants to leave US in droves (AFP via Yahoo! News)
They came to the United States in the 1980s and '90s as part of a new wave of illegal Irish immigrants, lured by the American dream.

Six weeks on a family trip to Ireland (Chicago Tribune)
There is vacation a week away, maybe two weeks, if lucky. Then there is extended vacation. For years, my wife and I had allowed ourselves to dream that we could afford some kind of an extended vacation an entire summer, say.