The Pentagon has ordered its recruiters to accept openly gay applicants for military service. The move comes after a federal judge threw out the “don’t ask, don’t tell” rule that has prevented openly gay persons from serving. That ruling could still be appealed, but among the first to apply under the new orders were several former service members who were discharged because they were openly gay. Source Link
America’s retailers are looking for a greener Christmas with a new survey showing that shoppers will spend more money this holiday season. The National Retail Federation says it estimates that the typical shopper will spend about $688 on holiday gifts. That’s an increase of 1% and marks the first time in three years that the estimate has increased. Source Link
The actor known to millions as “Mr. C” has passed away. Tom Bosley played the father Howard Cunningham in the classic TV sitcom “Happy Days,” a nostalgic look at the America of the 1950’s that ran from 1974 to 1984. The 83-year old Bosley was battling lung cancer. His death comes just a few days after the death of actress Barbara Billingsley, who played the mother in TV’s “Leave It To Beaver.” Source Link
