Boredom Enthusiasts Discover the Pleasures of Understimulation

Friday, 12/31/2010, 2:18 AM

At a London conference of boredom enthusiasts called Boring 2010, audience members listened to speeches on paint names and bus routes. Judging from the droopy faces in the audience, the gathering was a hit.

Media Matters 2010 HighlightsVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 11:01 PM

Highlights from Media Matters with Jon Friedman, featuring interviews with Brian Williams, David Remnick and more.

Criticism of Bloomberg Mounts

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 10:32 PM

Mayor Bloomberg said his administration fulfilled a promise to plow every city street, but elected officials and others insisted some streets never saw a plow before the 7 a.m. deadline.

Workers Jump to Death in China FireVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 9:52 PM

An explosion at a Chinese pharmaceutical factory leaves five workersdead, including some who jumped to escape the flames. Video courtesy ofReuters.

Thais Charged in Cambodian CourtVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 9:50 PM

Seven Thai citizens are charged with illegally entering Cambodia througha disputed border zone. Video courtesy of Reuters.

In the Job, Not the Mansion

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 5:17 PM

Gubernatorial candidates spend months, if not years, campaigning to take the reins of state government. But more and more winners are forgoing one of the spoils of victory: living rent-free in the governor's mansion.

Peter D. Schiff: Home Prices Are Still Too High

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 4:38 PM

They would have to decline another 20% just to get back to the historical trend line.

Automated Garbage Trucks Cause Headaches in ToledoVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 4:30 PM

Amid large budget deficits this year, Toledo, Ohio, turned to an automated garbage collection system in order to save money. But the endeaver has caused residents to complain and has led to higher costs. WSJ's Kate Linebaugh reports.

Gin Blossoms to Perform on New Year's EveVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 4:19 PM

Gin Blossoms' front man Robin Wilson speaks about performing for troops, his music career, and preparing for a New Year's Eve Times Square concert. Video courtesy of Fox News.

News Hub: Solar Power, Without The SunVideo

Thursday, 12/30/2010, 3:52 PM

Rebecca Smith looks at solar power plants that can make electricity whether or not the sun is shining, including one scheduled to be built in Arizona in mid-2011.