China Dusts Off, Restores Emperor's Hideaway
Nov 17th, 2008 · American experts are at work in Beijing's Forbidden City, helping preserve a long-neglected treasure: the elaborate private retreat of the 18th-century Chinese emperor Qianlong.
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A 'Miracle' That's Somewhat Less Than Wondrous *
Sep 26th, 2008 · Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.
Parents, Social Services Implicated in Child Neglect *
Aug 18th, 2008 · Gruesome photographs of the scarred and starved body of Danieal Kelly, a Philadelphia girl who suffered from cerebral palsy, sparked citywide outrage when she died in 2006. Now, her parents face criminal charges related to her death, and so do social service workers who allegedly ignored warning signs. Philadelphia reporter Elizabeth Fiedler says the city is taking a second look at its attentiveness to children at-risk.
In Praise Of Pithy: Books For Short Attention Spans
Aug 4th, 2008 · Literary life is dominated by the great big novel, but who has time for that? These three books remind us of the value of the neglected but highly timely genre of the maxim.
Top Five Neglected Classic Jazz Records
Jul 28th, 2008 · For all the jazz albums which are universally hailed as classics, there are more records out there which should be recognized as such. Arranger and Grammy-winning record producer Bob Belden picks the top five slept-on masterpiece jazz LPs.
Study: Emergency Rooms Often Neglect Mentally Ill ***
Jun 23rd, 2008 · People with mental illnesses sometimes wait for as long as 24 hours before receiving treatment at hospital emergency rooms, according to a recent study. In some cases, the wait can be deadly. Dr. David Mendelson, author of the study, explains the findings. Nancy Sharby, whose children are mentally ill, shares her experience.
No Vengeance Like a Novelist's Mother Scorned **
May 2nd, 2008 · Ten years ago, the French novelist Michel Houellebecq published a book called Atomised. He portrayed his mother as an egocentric hippie who neglected her kids. Now, at age 83, his mother has published her own book. She writes that if her son uses her name again, she'll knock out his teeth with her walking stick.
Talking Politics, Power on Intl. Women's Day
Mar 9th, 2008 · Caroline Hannan, director of the Division for the Advancement of Women at the United Nations, discusses the importance of putting women in positions of power in countries where their rights were previously neglected.
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