Oct 14th, 2008 · At the 1896 Democratic Nationl Convention in Chicago, William Jennings Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party. He was an unlikely presidential candidate, but his "Cross of Gold" speech won him the nomination. It is known today as one of the most important oratorical performances in American history.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has electrified religious conservatives who see her as one of their own. The Republican vice presidential candidate brings evangelical credentials to the ticket, but of a specific type: Pentecostalism.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin electrified the crowd Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. The vice presidential nominee attacked Barack Obama, praised John McCain and pushed back against criticism that she is too inexperienced to be on the ticket. Delegates also heard from former presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Rudolph Giuliani.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · The selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate electrified the social conservative base of the Republican Party. On Wednesday, Palin addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Palin's gender, family and politics have people debating her place on the ticket.
May 15th, 2008 · Noah Schactman, who runs the Wired blog "Danger Room," discusses the latest in riot prevention gear, including electrified riot shields.
Feb 21st, 2008 · Almost two months after a teenager was killed by a Siberian tiger at the San Francisco Zoo, the lions and tigers have finally been let outside and are back on public display Thursday. This time, they're in an enclosure with much higher walls, protective glass and 800-volt electrified wires.
Mar 22nd, 2007 · There's something familiar about The Ponys' "Poser Psychotic." The two guitars create a dense blare, the rhythm section throbs with low-end gristle, and singer Jered Gummere intones in a slacker drone. There's no chorus, but it's compelling nonetheless, and in ways that feel eerily recognizable.
Mar 27th, 2006 · A CD series called Congotronics showcases urban traditional bands in Kinshasa, Congo. The first Congotronics CD was a hit in Europe and the United States, especially popular with DJs who work the music into their club mixes. Now, Congotronics 2 is being released.