Photographers down at the Winter Olympics this year had their beliefs in Santa Claus rejuvenated when they spotted what they thought to be Santa’s Elves giving away Canon lenses for free; but alas it turned out to be a mirage on ice...

I'm giving a 15 minute (free) talk on Free Speech at the Oxford Literary Festival in the bookshop in the marquee this Saturday 20th March at 5.15 pm. Scroll down to event 168 under 20th March for details here.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich didn’t look pleased after his side crashed unceremoniously out of the Champions League on Tuesday. But that doesn’t mean he’s giving up. After firing a warning shot across Ancelotti’s bows (somethin...

Our modern bills and coins show about as much variety and imagination as a Bulgarian housing project. The figures adorning our currency have a claim to be remembered. But as Steve Chapman writes, there is no reason to grant the...

NHS BLOG DOCTOR gets a lot of email. This morning,  there are three from Consultant Gastroenterologists, all giving their names, and all infuriated by the activities of Dr Penny Neild. I have never heard of her, but she is also a co...

WASHINGTON — Banks weren't the only ones giving big bonuses in the boom years before the worst financial crisis in generations. The government also was...

Nine years ago, Mike Holmgren brought an inexperienced but promising backup quarterback from Green Bay to Seattle by swapping first-round picks and giving the Packers a third-rounder.  That deal worked out quite well, as Matt Hassel...

You know what would look good on your wall? A smug bull, that’s what. To celebrate the release of Lessons in French, Laura Kinsale is giving away a very limited edition print of an original artwork by Charles Rutledge. Inspired b...

Vans did a limited edition production run of Kick Ass sneakers in conjunction with the release of the new film... Hearty Magazine is giving away a pair of the sneakers for free. Check them out here to see how you can enter to win a...

We are giving away copies of this new DVD of Wes Anderson's stop-motion film to our readers. ...

In recent years the US has begun to lag in education for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and a number of efforts are underway to address this issue. We know that giving kids hands-on exp...

House Democrats moved toward the majority they need to pass health care legislation, giving them confidence as they worked out details and girded for a historic showdown. ...

In recent years the US has begun to lag in education for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and a number of efforts are underway to address this issue. We know that giving kids hands-on exp...

On Tuesday (March 16) night's "American Idol" performance show, host Ryan Seacrest came off the stage and leaned over the judges table to go face-to-face with Simon Cowell. Seacrest thought Cowell was not giving contestant Michael L...

The Australian Nursing Federation has welcomed the decision to pass legislation giving nurse practitioners and eligible midwives access to MBS and PBS. ANF Federal Secretary Ged Kearney congratulated the senate on their decision to...

Still situated down in the sunshine state, Kim Kardashian was busy tending to work duties in Miami, Florida on Wednesday afternoon (March 17). Giving a smile and a wave to paparazzi, the E! reality star looked breathtaking in a s...

Seahorses are unusual in the animal kingdom: the males actually carry and deliver the babies. After an elaborate courtship ritual, the female deposits eggs in the male’s pouch; the eggs eventually hatch and fully-developed baby se...

DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2010 – Ford Motor Company is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of the hit television series “American Idol,” giving the top 12 Idols a unique opportunity to work with Ford...

We’re giving away lots of great GV treats with our St. Patrick’s Day-themed contest on Facebook.  Pick your favorite green sex toy to win.  Contest ends at 5pm PST. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Sh...

Hey, Dan, I'm both a huge fan of yours and an 19-year-old lesbian college student. As a favor to my (fundamentalist) parents, I'm living at home and going to a school nearby to save them money. I'm terrifed to come out to my parents...