Mose Allison: The Piano Man Returns
Mose Allison is an American music icon — truly one of this country's artistic treasures. Back in the 1950s, Allison created a style all his own by coupling his talents as a pianist and lyricist and applying them to the elements of jazz and blues. His...
Figure skating star Yuna Kim named newest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
After having won the 2010 Olympic gold medal in figure skating, superstar Yuna Kim is adding another honour to her collection, signing on to become the newest Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Ms. Kim of the...
Decrees of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints
Today, during a private audience with Archbishop Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Pope authorised the congregation to promulgate the following decrees:
Face of Defense: Chef Feeds New Horizons Troops
Normally, a hot meal for servicemembers working in austere conditions means warming up a field rations package that includes a dinner, dessert and a snack.
Father's Day- A letter from US President Barack Obama
Good afternoon,
As the father of two young daughters, I know that being a father is one of the most important jobs any man can have.
Jose Saramago, Nobel-Winning Novelist, Dies At 87
Jose Saramago, the first Portuguese writer awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, died at his home in the Canary Islands on Friday. He was honored in his homeland as a major cultural figure, but as a committed Communist, he attracted his share of...
Afghanistan, Missile Defense Top NATO Agenda
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 10, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his NATO counterparts are meeting here today and tomorrow, with the training effort in Afghanistan and missile defense among the issues highlighting the talks.
Jack Johnson’s tour profits the environment, education
When Jack Johnson agreed to headline a free concert on the Santa Monica Pier, he probably envisioned a balmy Southern California night, with fans in shorts and bikini tops.
