Social media fuels opposition to cutting arts funding
A hashtag featuring the bill has even been adopted to spread the word
From Aleppo, An Artifact Of A Calmer Age
Over the past six months, the headlines from Aleppo, Syria, have been horrifying. As the conflict between rebel forces and …
Rare Robert Frost Collection Surfaces 50 Years After His Death
Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the poet Robert Frost, famous for such poems as “Stopping by …
Bird, Plane, Bacteria? Microbes Thrive In Storm Clouds
Microbes are known to be able to thrive in extreme environments, from inside fiery volcanoes to down on the bottom …
Rising Postal Rates Squeeze Small Record Labels
Prices on mail sent through the United States Postal Service increased this week — the price of a first class …
Profiles of student veterans: Noel Rabina
Sgt. Noel Rabina has deployed to Iraq twice with the California National Guard during his studies. (Photo shared by Sgt. …
One more reason why it’s tough to be a job seeker
MPR’s Annie Baxter reports on the lack of communication between employers and job seekers, who say they want more feedback …
In China, Beware: A Camera May Be Watching You
The first of two reports China is becoming a surveillance state. In recent years, the government has installed more than …
Tunisia’s Salafis: ‘A Danger’ Or Preachers Of God’s Law?
The uprisings of the Arab Spring unleashed a new political force in the region — Salafis, ultraconservative Muslims who aspire …
“Water Supply’s Future: DEQ Is Key To Reusing Resource”
Drought forces Norman to get creative to conserve water. The city wants to water its compost with recycled water instead …
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