SARS-Like Virus Found In Jordan, Hunt Is On For Other Cases
The latest cases represent the oldest known so far. They push the SARS-like virus’s timeline back three months from the first reported case involving a 60-year-old man who died in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, last June.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Say It Ain’t So, Joe: Bazooka Bubble Gum Is Killing Its Tiny Comics
A tiny comic strip has wrapped each piece of gum since 1953. But the company says it’s redesigning its packaging to be more relevant to today’s bubble-blowing kids. Instead of comics, there will be brainteasers and codes that unlock onilne content, The New York Times reports.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Guitarist Mickey Baker Dies; Had Hits In The ’50s, Played On Hundreds Of Records
He was one half of the hit-making duo Mickey and Sylvia in the late ’50s and can be heard on hundreds of records. Baker also wrote one of the most influential jazz instruction books.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Consumer Spending Dipped In October; Superstorm Sandy Blamed
Many in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic couldn’t get to stores and were out of work for at least a short time because of the destruction Sandy wrought. That dampened spending and cut into incomes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Peony Pavilion: A Vivid Dream In A Garden
Peony Pavilion is one of China’s most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. An adapted version of the dream-like opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Life’s Ministry Springs From A Dilemma Over AIDS
For more than 20 years, the Rev. Eric Williams has devoted himself to educating people about AIDS and helping those who suffer from the disease. As he recalls, one funeral — and a “favor” — led him to the undertaking. World AIDS Day is Saturday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
WikiLeaks Suspect Bradley Manning: ‘I Thought I Was Going To Die In That Cage’
Manning, who has offered to plead guilty to lesser charges, is asking for case to be dismissed, because he says his pre-trial punishment was so severe.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Taking To The Waves As The World Catches Fire
The South African film Otelo Burning tells the story of black teenagers who escape the world of apartheid by learning to surf. Critic Joel Arnold says the film presents its characters with a choice between hoping for the impossible and accepting the unfortunate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Space Probe Finds Ice In Mercury’s Craters
On the poles of our solar system’s innermost planet, where temperatures can drop to -100 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers have identified water ice and organic “goo,” most likely deposited there by comets that crashed into the planet.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Trayvon Martin Update: Zimmerman’s Defense Fund Is Offering His Autograph
Saying that the man charged with second-degree murder in the Florida teenager’s death needs money, his website now says that donors will get a personally signed thank you card.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
