American model Sara Ziff spent five years filming “Picture Me,” a documentary about the underbelly of the modeling world and the damage it can do to its young participants. From Film Project to Pioneering Exposé Sara Ziff began modeling at 14, before she had even reached puberty. But that didn’t stop the photographers she […]
Fate of Sunken Treasure Stirs Controversy
A U.S. diving company has vowed to contest a judge’s suggestion that the treasure retrieved from a sunken Spanish ship be returned to Spain. Decision is Nonbinding On June 3, 2009, a magistrate judge in Tampa, Fla., stated that the loot allegedly from the Spanish warship La Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes which was sunk […]
Large Jazz Ensembles Make a Comeback, With New Twist
Initially popular in post-World War II dance halls, large jazz bands are now reappearing in hip venues with arrangements designed to appeal to a contemporary audience. Jazz Bands Regain Popularity With Eclectic Influences Big jazz ensembles are starting to attract crowds at some of New York’s jazz clubs, but they are not quite the same […]
Scientists May Be Able to Reduce the Impact of Space Storms on Satellites, Electrical Grid
Weather reports for space may soon be on the horizon as researchers learn more about space storms and how they impact the Earth’s atmosphere. Electrical Storm Above Causes Lights Below Researchers successfully determined where a storm that started in space hit the Earth’s atmosphere, Space.com reported. The BBC explained the significance of such predictions: "This […]
Burris’ Senate Colleagues Turn Their Back on Him-Literally
Some five months after being appointed to the U.S. Senate by disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the new senator is failing to win friends and influence people. Burris Losing Senate Popularity Contest Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., gets little more than a polite hello when in the presence of his Senate colleagues, writes The Associated […]
New Hampshire Is Sixth State to Ratify Gay Marriage
After weeks of work on specific language pertaining to religious groups, the New Hampshire legislature and the governor agreed on a gay marriage bill. After Struggles With Wording, N.H. Finally Legalizes Gay Marriage New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch had previously been on record as supporting civil unions but not gay marriage. After he refrained […]
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