Does Santa break the laws of physics as expressed in Einstein's Theory of Relativity? Can he deliver gifts to all the good children of the world while challenging the laws governing the speed of light, and still avoid a speeding ticket?

Astronomer Robert Jedicke takes an entertaining look at Mr. Claus's global trip from a physicist's chimney, revealing some bizarre effects that take place in a relativistic universe ... such as that ghostly glow emitted from Santa's sleigh ... with a free, and equation-free, presentation for naughty and nice high schoolers and older, 7:30 tonight at the Institute for Astronomy, 2680 Woodlawn Drive. www.ifa.hawaii.edu.

— Chris Oliver

IT'S NOW A MERRIER GO-TO SITE

Moms, if you're looking for holiday gift ideas, or just some fun and camaraderie, it's prime time to visit www.HawaiiMoms.com. The free Web site is overflowing with new features, including a www.HawaiiMoms.com Holiday Guide, including family-friendly event listings, mom-to-mom discussions and stories filled with tips and ideas.

www.HawaiiMoms.com is also featuring a holiday photo gallery. Send in your favorite 'ohana snapshots for an upcoming yuletide display.

— Esme Infante Nii, HawaiiMoms.com editor

FINAL WORD

"We live in a baby-obsessed culture and everyone assumes that we're born to breed. I said, 'Well, maybe not. ... I'd rather have my life and find a partner and, hopefully, love — that's the most important thing."

Kate Walsh | on her marriage at age 40, in TV Guide

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