In music performance today, one of the hottest presenters around is Wordless Music. If you’re a New Yorker, they seem to be suddenly everywhere, and their concerts have been attracting the classical music demographic holy grail: twenty-something hipsters.
Every summer, New Jersey faces severe blood shortages. This year is no exception, and Health officials at the State government are encouraging workplace donations during the next month.
Anyone following this year’s Democratic Presidential Primaries could recall those in 1980. Similarly to today, During the primaries, the losing but high-profile candidate refused to quit despite odds against their success in securing the candidacy. But in 1980, the losing candidate, Ted Kennedy, took his case all the way to the convention.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama, who smashed fundraising records during his primary run, said today that he has decided to opt out of public financing for the general election, making him the first candidate to do so since 1976. See the Reporters’ Blog on NewsHour.
The truce between Israel and Hamas took effect on Thursday, with both sides halting fighting in the Gaza Strip. But even as it begun, the truce between the two warring sides is said to already be in jeopardy. See the full report on NewsHour.
On this day in 1953, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are executed in the United States following their conviction for selling atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. Many perceive the Rosenbergs as innocent victims of anti-communist hysteria.
NOVA: Secrets, Lies, and Atomic Spies, Family Spies
Read Interviews with Robert and Michael Meeropol, the sons of Julius and Ethel [...]
“A violent campaign has been unleashed on the public since Mugabe lost majority control of Parliament in the first round of voting. Rural areas have been especially hard hit. The army, police and armed youth militias have been on the warpath, punishing rural voters for their loss.” Read rest of story at Frontline/World.
Walter Mirisch has produced over 100 films, including Some Like it Hot, The Apartment, and The Magnificent Seven.
This month, NATURE checked in with Pennsylvania’s acting state beekeeper, Dennis van Engelsdorp, for an update on the latest details on the investigation into Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), which is threatening bee populations. Read interview here…
Asa Ames is a mysterious figure who died from consumption when he was only 27 years old. But he immortalized family members and neighbors in a legacy of twelve three-dimensional portraits now displayed at the American Folk Art Museum through 9/14/2008. Watch a video about Ames….
