Christmas Events 2006

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From the AP:

CHESTER, England — As Christmas approaches, a virgin mother is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her offspring. She's Flora, the Komodo dragon.

In an evolutionary twist, Flora has managed to become pregnant all on her own without any male help. It would seem the timing is auspicious: The seven baby Komodo dragons are due this festive season.

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Surprising new holiday albums from Bette to Bootsy | more...

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From mid-December until New Year's Day, I cooked A LOT. In two weeks, I shimmied from chocolate bark to chocolate terrine. Pork garnered double-billing — a Cuban-style pork shoulder on Christmas Eve, followed by Asian-style ribs on New Year's Eve. Potato latkes segued into fried plantains; black beans proceeded hoppin' John. Green beans received Szechuan treatment; spinach leaves were... | more...