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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Burmese Refugees Preserve Culture Through Music
November 18, 2008 After coming to the U.S., many Burmese refugees try to preserve their culture and music with traditional instruments and dance. Most of these musicians have not seen their homeland in 20 years, while the younger ones were born in the camps, citizens of no country.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
A Strange Political Song: Why People Care
November 4, 2008 Almost half of the eligible voters in this country usually don't bother to vote. On the other side, there are people who are extremely passionate about politics. They pass out pamphlets, work the phones, write letters to the editor and place political signs and stickers all over their cars and front yards. Independent producer Barrett Golding wondered — why the divide?
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Endless Night Of The Insomniac
October 21, 2008 A man describes how it feels to spend night after sleepless night waiting for rest to come. It's the same thing over and over and over, he says. Sometimes, he hears voices while he is "stuck in limbo."
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Joy Of Breeding Pigeons
September 24, 2008 Some people think of pigeons as nothing more than pests. Others think of them as trained athletes. Brooklyn native Michael Scott is a second generation pigeon breeder.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Finding Love On The Dairy Farm
September 9, 2008 Single people who live in rural areas often have trouble finding mates. This can be especially true if you have to milk cows several times a day. But producer Chris Booker found a service that can help: FarmersOnly.com.
Friday, June 27, 2008
"If You Don't Like Your Lady, Just Leave"
June 27, 2008 Amy Jo is a single mother of two toddlers. Each day is a struggle to provide the life she promised her daughter two years ago, but she's glad their father is out of the picture.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Walking the Line Between Security and the Streets
June 25, 2008 Bill Courtright of St. Paul, Minn., has been homeless off and on for three years. If it was not for other homeless people helping him, he would not know what to do, he says. He explains what sapped away his financial security.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Remembering a Fallen Soldier and Friend
May 26, 2008 Memorial Day is a time for civilians and military alike to remember the fallen. United States Army Maj. Robert Schaefer remembers a fellow soldier from the Special Forces.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Long Beach Grand Prix
May 23, 2008 The Indianapolis 500 takes place this weekend with Indy car stars Danica Patrick and Helio Castroneves. Producer Barrett Golding gets us in the mood for the race with a visit to the Long Beach Grand Prix.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Gorilla Population Up 14 Years After Genocide
April 22, 2008 When tourists weren't visiting Rwanda, gorillas there didn't reproduce as much. Some think the gorillas were depressed.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Songs from Kathmandu
April 17, 2008 Ballots are still being counted in Nepal a week after the election. A young musician in Kathmandu offers a unique take on the Nepali Democracy Movement and the new constitution.
