July 2012
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WatchToday, in 1996, Dolly, the first cloned mammal was born.
I’m using this opportunity to revisit the July 1st, 2005 This American Life episode, “Reunited (and it Feels So Good)”. Above is Act Two of the show titled, “If By Chance We Meet Again”, (EDIT: embed not working—use link) which chronicles a couple’s attempt to bring back their beloved bull,...
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Timbuktu's Treasures Are Being Destroyed As World... →
In areas rife with conflict, to what extent is destroyed art considered a casualty? To what extent should we protect it? Is lost art better than lost lives, or are the artifacts of history just as important as the people of today? Hit reply and give us your thoughts.
“[Nina] Simone’s mix of headiness and haunt, lyrical boldness and political...”
– Salamishah Tillet explains why Nina Simone’s pursuit of a life without fear is still a lesson for us all. (via nprmusic)
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June 2012
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Apply to be LIVE from the NYPL's new Producer!
Our wonderful Producer just got himself engaged, and is betraying NYC to head to Boston. But, lucky for you, that means we’re hiring!
The Producer for LIVE from the NYPL is responsible for the production of all the LIVE events, from inception to reception as well as the day to day operations of the department.
LIVE is the premiere events series out of the New York Public Library, and is...
*Taps Mic*: July! →
tballardbrown:
Our beloved NPR librarian Kee Malesky sends these emails with factoids about the coming new month and I thought I’d share this one with you.
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JULY is the month for Cell Phone Courtesy; Grilling; Zines; andHorseradish.
There are weeks for Farriers (look it up); and one for Nude Recreation(but not at the office).
Also we have days to honor Canada, and our Independence;...
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WatchHappy Birthday to the late, hilarious Gilda Radner, who would have been 66 today. Of course, we had to post her famous SNL sketch, “Baba Wawa at Large”. Thank you for paving the way for so many clever, funny women.
