Sightings
Congressional Bills Introduced: Pay Equality, Repealing the Healthcare Act & 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing
Retiring Senator Tom Harkin and Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)/Read the first time (1/29/13)---A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 entirely. Senators Patrick Leahy and Mike Crapo rging Senate support for their bill to renew and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. more »
My Quarter-Century Daily Destination, Grand Central Terminal, Celebrates 100 Years
Editor's Note: Aside from my own home and the Time-Life Building across from Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Station was the building I spent time in, going to and from my job It was familiar, imposing, welcoming and in the last analysis, spectacularly beautiful. It is said that more than 21,600,000 annual vistors come to the terminal making it the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. more »
Gorgeous People in Trouble – The State Department warns about Internet dating and romance scams
The Setup: An American man meets an alleged American woman through an online dating service. After a successful online courtship, the two agree to meet. However, before they do, she must travel overseas to attend to some important personal business. While out of the US, she befalls an unexpected tragedy. She is now feeling lonely and vulnerable, and is counting on him to help her through this difficult time .... Several US citizens report losing thousands of dollars through such scams. more »
Shakespeare Uncovered on Television: Drawing on historical sources and developing dramatic ideas from politics of the day
In a unique series of six films debuting on PBS, the series combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the passions of its hosts, actors Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant. more »