Oct 27th, 2008 · The White House has fired the head of the Office of Special Counsel, whose job it is to protect the rights of government whistle-blowers. Scott Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees.
Oct 7th, 2008 · Chances are you've heard at least one song by the London-based Noah and the Whale. Recently, the folk-rock band had its immutably cheerful tune "5 Years Time" featured in a Saturn SUV commercial. Clapping, whistling and ukulele play joyfully together with choruses capable of inducing a Diabetic coma from all the sugary sweetness. But there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes the world needs an extra dose of sunshine, and the members of Noah and the Whale make that their specialty.
Sep 25th, 2008 · The largest playable pipe organ in the world is in a department store in Philadelphia. In its heyday, the Wanamaker Organ could imitate the sounds of strings, horns, woodwinds and all kinds of bells and whistles.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Special Counsel Scott Bloch terminated his spokesman and acting chief of staff, Jim Mitchell, Friday morning. Bloch is under investigation for retaliating against employees and allegedly destroying documents.
Jun 12th, 2008 · Scores of men and women have stepped forward this year to report safety issues. But some say taking on the role of whistle-blower is "excruciating" and "disturbing" — and that it can ruin a career.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The most rambunctiously infectious song on Stoltz's recent Circular Sounds, "Tintinnabulation" functions as a sort of aural funhouse, where bells and whistles and reverberations transform a first-rate pop song into a dizzying, whimsical ride.
May 28th, 2008 · A prolific composer of TV and movie music, he was best known for the infectious whistle that marks the beginning of the Andy Griffith Show.
May 14th, 2008 · Best known for scoring the endearing soundtrack to Little Miss Sunshine, the Denver-based band DeVotchKa makes bittersweet songs with whistled melodies and sorrowful tales of the brokenhearted. Now on tour for its latest CD, A Mad and Faithful Telling, DeVotchKa will give a full concert at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club, webcast live on NPR.org May 16. The performance is scheduled to begin at approximately 10 p.m. ET.