Cuban Symphony Changes Tune
Aug 23rd, 2008 · The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba has made the transition from a virtually all-white group to one featuring a number of black musicians.
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Pakistan Government Moves To Impeach Musharraf
Aug 8th, 2008 · Pakistan's governing coalition says it's beginning proceedings to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. The coalition says he brought the country's economy to its knees and tried to block the transition to democracy. The move adds to pressure on Musharraf to resign, but there is no guarantee that the coalition can muster the votes needed for the impeachment to proceed.
Slumping Gas Consumption Cuts Into Highway Funds
Jul 29th, 2008 · Americans are not driving as much because of higher gas prices. A drop in gas consumption is hurting gas tax revenues, which pay for roads, bridges and mass transit projects. Transportation officials say they need to rethink the way they collect and dispense money for transportation. They say the current system of relying on the federal gas tax is unsustainable.
Massive Reorganization Awaits Next President **
Jul 27th, 2008 · It's 14 weeks until November, but political types are already thinking about January — and the White House transition. Last week, Republican John McCain accused Democrat Barack Obama of jumping the gun by appointing a transition team. But presidential scholar Paul Light tells host Andrea Seabrook that historically, the best transitions start almost a year before Inauguration Day.
Unprotected Sex Is the New Engagement Ring
Jul 24th, 2008 · Youth Radio's Pendarvis Harshaw says that among his friends, the transition from protected to unprotected sex signifies a lasting commitment — more so even than walking down the aisle.
Mass Transit May Return To Detroit
Jul 21st, 2008 · When you think of Detroit, you think of cars — not trains or buses. Fifty years after Detroit's last streetcar went out of service, there's talk of bringing mass transit back. After years of false starts, this time, Motor City business leaders are on board.
Wi-Fi Provider Bids For San Francisco Transit District
Jul 7th, 2008 · A new California company, WiFi Rail, is close to sealing a deal with San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit district to build wireless Internet access throughout the transit system. If successful, the network would be the largest transit-based Wi-Fi system in the country. Over the last few years, a string of municipal wireless networks have failed.
Leaving the Traffic Behind: WNYC's Top 5 Songs for the Open Road
Jun 20th, 2008 · It's summer—time to get out of the city and head for the open road. This list of five great driving songs from WNYC's John Schaefer provides the right energy to help ease the transition from urban to bucolic, and keep nostalgia for the city at bay. And if the crushing cost of gas holds you hostage at home, this music may just give you enough refreshment that you don't need to drive anywhere, at all.
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