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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Written by British songwriter Tommie Connor in 1952 and sung by American Jimmmy Boyd when he was 13 years old describes a boy finding his mom kissing "Santa Claus" under the mistletoe. The child wonders how his father will react unaware that Santa Claus is his father in costume. The record was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church believing that it was adulterous encounter; later lifted after a tête-à-tête with the Archdiocese of Boston
Grandma’s Chicken Soup
"A feel-good study by one of UNMC’s top researchers has proven to be comfort food for the media for nearly 30 years. Several years ago, Stephen Rennard, MD, one of UNMC’s top scientists, decided it would be fun to put the old folk wisdom to the test. Cultures all over the world have some version of the credo that if you’re sick, you should eat chicken soup. It’ll make you feel better. Grandma says so! So it must be true."
Scotch Pie
The Scotch pie, a small, robust mutton (later beef) pie in hot-water crust, emerged in the late 18th century as cheap, portable fuel for Scotland’s industrial workers and shepherds. Known as the “penny pie,” it fed factory hands and football crowds alike. Its enduring popularity stems from affordability, convenience, and deep cultural ties: millions are eaten at matches every year, and the annual World Scotch Pie Awards remain a national celebration of bakers’ pride. It is Scotland’s original fast food
Pecan Pie
Georgia consistently ranks as one of the top pecan-producing states in the U.S., along with Texas and New Mexico. The state's favorable climate and extensive acreage dedicated to pecan orchards underlies its claim as the "Pecan Capital of the United States"
Christmas Rewind
“And so we sit here in the midst of the end of the year, waiting for the bell to ring.” – Thomas Hardy (The Return of the Native)
Quadrivium: Winter
Educational settlements should be magical places. The stack informing the beauty of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day globally. Titles are time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We monitor the action continuously to formulate response to public consultations. Topics appear on our CALENDAR and explored every day at 16:00 UTC. Recommend refresh of this web page once or twice to see timeliest information.
Graduation, Dating, Engagements, Weddings, Births & Obituaries
Pairing young people with a lifetime bond may be the most enduring reason for educational settlements to exist; and one that has received subtle disregard by higher education administrators and marketers of the "college experience".
Yorkshire Pudding
..."The Society has ruled on the acceptable dimensions of the Yorkshire pudding and is now issuing the definitive recipe. Standard Yorkshire pudding shall be 4 inches tall. The judgement followed an enquiry from an Englishman living in the Rockies in the USA who emailed the RSC seeking scientific advice on the chemistry of the dish following a string of [altitude related] kitchen flops...."
Current Issues & Recent Research
We examine the proposals for the 2028 National Electrical Safety Code; including our own. Public comment on proposed changes will be received until March 24th. The 2026 National Electrical Code which has recently been released for public use (public input on the 2029 revision will be received until April 9, 2026). Next Tuesday the 30th, we review the financial reports of Original Equipment Manufacturers that influence electrotechnology standards setting.