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Gabriela Montero Improvisations
Sing her the tune "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero will immediately improvise the melody into a classical-esque piece.
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Heard the news?
The Internet allows you to listen in on news programs from around the world.
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Piano Work about the Environment
Jazz pianist and environmentalist Marian McPartland has written a tribute based on eco-pioneer Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.
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This I Believe
A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.
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Did Jerry Seinfeld Diss Animators?
Seinfeld finds himself in hot water over comments he made about animators, saying that he was "describing funny to someone who . . . is not a funny person."
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Luc Reid Interview
Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.
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The Dog Says How by Kevin Kling
With offbeat comic brilliance, National Public Radio commentator Kevin Kling reflects on his life after a near-fatal motorcycle accident.
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Coast Guard Makes a Million Saves
The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs -- Book Review
This article explores Alexandra Fuller's new autobiography, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, which explores Fuller's childhood growing up in war-torn Zimbabwe as the child of white farmers.
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Home Ground by Barry Lopez (ed.)
With over 850 definitions of landscape features, many specific to America, this book is about geology and history, American identity, and how one makes a place home.
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Julia Fischer, Artist of the Year
Julia Fischer takes home the Artist of the Year award in the 2007 Classic FM Gramophone Awards competition.
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It's Toys for Travelers Time Again!
Each Fall the Travel & Disability section looks at gear and gadgets that make travel a lot easier for people with disabilities.
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Just Who Does Corporate Media Serve? Part 2
This article lists the main media affiliations with the Big Three secret power elite groups--Bilderbergers, Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations--including the "best and brightest" of the "Eastern Liberal Establishment."
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St. Patrick's Day Fun
Saint Patrick's Day activities abound for the music classroom in this article. Perhaps one of these sites will be as good as finding a pot of gold! Well, almost.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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Working from Home Business Trends
The number of people working from home has increased 100% since 1990. Learn more about this growing trend.
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An Alternative Auto Club to AAA
Auto clubs provide insurance, travel assistance, and hotel discounts. AAA uses funds to lobby against higher fuel standards, while the Better World Club is eco-friendly.
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Clafoutis Recipe
French desserts are notoriously fussy, but clafoutis is easy, comfort food, basically a glorified pancake that would make a delicious end to a mid-summer picnic.
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Marin Alsop First Female Conductor
Marin Alsop, the first woman to direct a major American orchestra, stepped into her new position with a performance on Sept. 27, 2007.
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New Oratorio at Mostly Mozart Festival
Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life.
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Pandora everywhere (sort of)
Pandora Internet Radio has blocked international users, citing a lack of licensing agreements, and introduced a mobile and wireless platform: Pandora Everywhere.
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Always a crossword
A brief history of the crossword puzzle with excellent sites for the crossword enthusiast.
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British Star Pianist Imogen Cooper
Imogen Cooper may not be a flashy performer, but her technique and artistry make her a memorable musician in either solo or chamber performances.
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Coastal Oil Drilling
With gas prices (and oil company profits) at record levels, McCain proposes lifting the ban on coastal drilling.
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Coelacanth: The Living Fossil
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
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Measha Brueggergosman
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has released her first album with the Deutsche Grammophon label, featuring music for the cabaret.
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Mstislav Rostropovich Dies
Russian cellist Rostropovich was laid to rest in the same cemetery which houses Shostakovich and Prokofiev. He left behind several passionate recordings.
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Paleobotany II
Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world?
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Red Priest Baroque Music Ensemble
The British ensemble Red Priest is creating a stir with their unconventional treatment of Baroque classics.
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Rock Plaza Central in Montreal
Toronto's Rock Plaza Central mesmerizes a Montreal audience with their unique brand of indie-folk music, proving they deserve all of their recent critical praise.
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Delivering Poetry, or Trying to, Anyway
Why isn't poetry more accessible to the public?
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MAXjet Airline Declares Bankruptcy
All-business class airlines provide transatlantic luxury. MAXjet, one such carrier, faltered under the competition and filed for bankruptcy, stranding passengers on Xmas.
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The Nutcracker
a short overview of Hoffman's The Mouseking and the Nutcracker, Der Mauskoenig und der Nussknacker with links to the Moscow Ballet, PNB and background notes on Hoffmann, nutcrackers and Tschaikovsky -- with links for illustrations by Segur
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Another Day of Infamy - My private thoughts...
As the events of September 11, 2001, played out before the nation, I felt compelled to write down how I felt. Here now is my essay on America’s second Day of Infamy..
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Baseball's Injustice to Paige
A portion of the American population couldn't to be employed by major league baseball teams because their skin contained too much of the pigment melanin.
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The Naked Life of David Sedaris
The iconic NPR humorist puts out yet another essay collection, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Despite the screwball title, Sedaris has clearly hit middle age.
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Research Help: Lists & Rankings
Where to find lists and rankings on the Web.
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Thanksgiving!
A few ideas for your thanksgiving table.
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Wishin' and a Washin'
Dishwasher Pete's got a mission - and a cool print zine to boot.
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Androscoggin River Still Polluted
Thirty-seven years after the passage of the CWA, many rivers remain severely polluted. A new bill brings Clean Water issues back into the public eye.
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April is National Poetry Month
In 1996 the Academy of American Poets designated the month of April as National Poetry Month. According to the Academy, the purpose of National Poetry Month is to bring “together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.”
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Cobell vs Kempthorne
It's been Cobell v. Babbitt, Cobell v. Norton, and Cobell v. Kempthorne, after each new Secretary of the Interior. In the US, it's the biggest case no one talks about
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Emergency Resources for Residents and Visitors in Paris
Embassy, Consulate, airport and French government help lines for expat residents and visitors trapped in France due to closed US airspace. Also includes links for English-speaking forums in Paris and French news in English covering the tragedy.
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Goof-Proof Home and Gardening Tips
A review of "Natural Home & Garden" magazine that focuses on the do-it-yourself home and garden projects.
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Goof-Proof Home and Gardening Tips
A review of <i>Natural Home & Garden</i> magazine, that focuses on the do-it-yourself home and garden projects.
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ISO Oral Histories: StoryCorps Comes to D.C.
For one year, StoryCorps, an acclaimed oral-history project, will be making its way around the country with two mobile recording booths in Airstream trailers. From May 19 to 28, they will be stationed in Washington, D.C., outside the Library of Congress.
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It Takes More Than a Village to Protect Children's Rights
The theme of Law Day 2001 is &#8220;Celebrate Your Freedom: Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children.&#8221; A list of organizations committed to observing this special day and theme are provided, showing how the ripples of Law Day have spread.
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Katie Herzig: Weightless
Looking for a sound that is fresh, distinctive, and creative? If you're not afraid of quirky, try Katie Herzig's "Weightless." Fortunately, I can't get enough good quirk.
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Non-Traditional Wedding Music
Lists of good Wedding Music already circulate the internet. But what if you want to find something more unique than Pachelbel's "Canon in D"?
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