Mar 22nd, 2005 · We present new Day to Day "short list" -- a seemingly random stream of words and phrases that are, in fact, connected. Tuesday's short list, about a common modern ailment, comes from Day to Day senior producer Steve Proffitt.
Mar 15th, 2005 · The New International Version of the Bible -- one of the world's most widely read editions -- comes out today, and while the language may be more familiar to modern readers, it's also a major departure from the Biblical prose of the past.
Mar 9th, 2005 · In 1998, singer Rokia Traoré hit the international music scene with a unique blend of modern sounds and traditional roots. Since then, the Malian chanteuse and songwriter has gained a devoted worldwide following. She performs songs from her latest CD, Bowmboï, at Zankel Hall.
Mar 7th, 2005 · A grass-roots backlash by environmental groups and indigenous peoples against Guatemala's first modern-day gold mine underscores a growing debate across Latin America over whether gold mines bring enough economic benefits to offset the environmental costs.
Mar 4th, 2005 · News broke last October that archeologist had discovered a hobbit-like creature on an Indonesian island. Now neurologists have examined the creature's brain and believe it to be a lost relative of modern humans, just a bit smaller. But the debate is far from over.
Feb 14th, 2005 · Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was reviews a new recording of motets by the 14th-century composer Machaut. Was finds some very modern elements in the music, performed by the Grammy-nominated Hilliard Ensemble.
Feb 10th, 2005 · The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra reveals plans for a new $300 million symphony center. Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the modern structure will consist of glass, steel and white concrete.
Feb 7th, 2005 · The last 50 years have given Americans better health, shorter work-weeks and the ability to buy more stuff -- but not more happiness. A leading economist looks at why that is, and what societies can do to make people happier.