Outrage, Protests In Bangladesh After Factory Fire That Killed Scores
More than 100 workers died in Saturday’s blaze, at a factory that had previously been cited as a “high risk.” Clothes were made there for retailers in the U.S. and around the world. Today, thousands of workers protested and hundreds of factories were shut down.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
At His Own Risk, Somali Chef Creates Gourmet Haven In War-Weary Mogadishu
London-raised Ahmed Jama won’t give up on Mogadishu, even though his restaurants have been attacked by suicide bombers more than once. In fact, he’s leading the city’s cultural revival, one dish at a time, by offering residents and visitors a taste of authentic Somali cuisine and hospitality.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Uncovered Letters Reveal A New Side Of William Styron
The momentous life of Pulitzer Prize winner William Styron is now chronicled in more than 1,000 of his letters compiled by his widow, Rose Styron. The collection is called, Selected Letters of William Styron.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Brotherly Bonds Withstand Tragedy Of War
Dr. Najeeb Hanoudi, an Iraqi ophthalmologist, befriended the Desert Rogues, an infantry unit, in 2003. Even his son’s tragic shooting at the hands of an American soldier never broke his bonds with his “brothers.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Gay Wedding Was A Trial For The Reformed Church
Norman Kansfield was tried by the Reformed Church and found guilty of disobeying church law after officiating his daughter’s same-sex wedding. It was the first trial in the church’s history and it illuminated the divide among members on same-sex marriage issues.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Disaster Donations Surge, But What About Tomorrow?
In a period of just nine days following Superstorm Sandy, $740 million was donated for relief efforts. It was an unprecedented level of giving. But in past disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the money dried up after the early donations. The key may be planning for the long haul.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Alicia Keys: How A ‘Girl On Fire’ Keeps From Burning Out
Now married and a mother, the Grammy-winning songwriter says she’s more aware than ever of the habits that allow her to stay productive.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Awash With Love: Storm Resurfaces 1940s Letters
After Superstorm Sandy, Kathleen Chaney found a bundle of letters along the New Jersey shore. Tied with a pink ribbon and thoroughly soaked, the letters tell the story of a wartime romance.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Old Newspapers, New Perspectives On The American Revolution
For his new book, archivist Todd Andrlik tracked down 18th century newspapers to provide a sense of the Revolution as it actually unfolded. Andrlik says the newspapers preserve things that didn’t make it into history textbooks — like the fact that the Boston Tea Party was not universally popular.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Puzzle More Delicious Than A Chard Shard
Every answer consists of a made-up two-word phrase in which the first word starts with CH, and the second word is pronounced the same as the first except with an SH sound at the start. (The spelling may or may not change.) For example, given the clue “some Central African fish,” the answer would be “Chad shad.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
