In today’s world of “extreme makeovers” and Hollywood picture-perfect-everything overload, one trend to pretty up the mouth is having an adverse effect on the eyes. Exceedingly bright, white teeth have become so common — and often so blinding — that people who undergo the bleaching and porcelain veneer procedures behind …

What is it about our culture that promotes mediocrity? Very few industries today are singled out for promoting people based on merit. Very few executives, pop stars, actors or journalists deserve to be where they are today. The thing about this life is, somebody has to say “yes.” No matter …

Another plot foiled. Another horror avoided. Countless lives saved. Life moves on. And we move on. Scared for the moment and soon forgetting the moment. Just like so soon after September 11th, we forgot September 11th. Highly guarded tunnels became less guarded. Overly policed crosswalks were suddenly not policed at …

The first line of the report says that the situation in Iraq is grave and getting worse. That is true. The top recommendation is that American forces pull out of chaotic districts and concentrate on training and supporting the Iraqi military, thereby pressuring the Iraqi government to control the violence, …

Once again, a dramatic news story has transported us to the snowy mountains of Oregon, where rescuers are desperately searching against hope and time to find stranded survivors. The unfolding story of the hikers missing on Mount Hood reminds of the tragic case of the Kim family, whose plight in …

‘X-Men 3’ | ‘Clerks 2’ | Bob Dylan Biopic ‘X-Men 3’: Box Office Record! “X-Men: The Last Stand” took in almost $45 million on Friday and landed in the history books. It is now the second highest opener of all time, right behind “Star Wars: Attack of the Sith.” Insiders …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: No ‘Knowing Cover-Up’ Major General Eldon Bargewell — in charge of investigating whether Marines covered up the killing of two-dozen Iraqi civilians in Haditha — has completed his report, finding no evidence of a “knowing cover-up” of the incident. The Los Angeles …

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Want Greta’s blog delivered directly to your e-mail box? Click here to sign up! Last night we had Chuck Norris and his wife Gena in the bureau. Many people wanted pictures taken with them and they were gracious. We taped an interview with them that will air on Friday. They …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Dixie Chicks | Odds ‘n’ Ends Is Diddy’s ‘Vote or Die’ Dead or Just Sleeping? Is “Diddy” dallying? The always-in-our-faces hip-hop dandy Sean Combs seems to have receded a bit lately, starting with his political group Citizen Change. The not-for-profit organization, with the catchy slogan “Vote …