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Cold enough for you?No, I’m not talking about the weather — although I suppose that has been nippier than Frosty the Snowman’s junior-prom date. Rather, I’m referring to the metaphorically ice-cold, heartless world we find ourselves living in these days.That point was driven home this ...

Standard-Examiner columnist scores exclusive interview with Santa Claus

<em>This week, Standard-Examiner columnist Mark Saal managed to land a pre-Christmas Eve interview with none other than The Big Guy himself — Santa Claus. The following are excerpts from that conversation.</em><strong>Mark Saal:</strong> ...

It’s time for this columnist’s Christmas wish list

Dear Santa Claus,How are you? I am fine.I know it’s been many years since I last wrote to you, but I’m guessing with all the mail you get, you’re probably OK with that. And I realize it’s a bit late to be sending this, as you may already have all your gifts lined up for the coming ...