Currently on a mini tour of the United States, Butterfly Boucher fluttered (sorry) into CNN this week to talk about heartache, grand pianos and nicknames.

CNN: Butterfly Boucher flies high with 'Grey's,' fans' support

Discussing the legacy of the cold war has become a mini-industry in much of the United States and Eastern Europe.

ECONOMIST: Britain and the cold war

The latest to open: The Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates, a mini metropolis featuring 1, 200 stores, a 22-screen movie theater and a five star hotel.

FORBES: The World's Largest Malls

It leased 600 electric Mini Es to drivers in Britain, Germany and the United States.

ECONOMIST: Electric cars

Last time these mini-parties together won well over 5% but, because they were not united, failed to win any seats.

ECONOMIST: Germany