Wolfgang Wagner Says He’ll Step Down, Put Bayreuth In Daughters’ Hands

“Wolfgang has publicly declared himself prepared to hand over the reins to his two daughters, Eva Wagner-Pasquier, 63, and Katharina Wagner, 29. Over the years, the half-sisters — daughters respectively of Wolfgang Wagner’s first and second wives — have made no secret of their enmity. This surprise solution was announced by the octogenarian in a personal letter to the Festival board last Tuesday.”

Why Quilting Is A $3 Billion Industry

“In late April every year, the American Quilter’s Society draws 35,000 quilt makers and quilt lovers to Paducah for one of the biggest quilt shows in the country. The niche craft has been used as an economic engine to revive this once-declining town. The story of Paducah also helps demonstrate why quilting is now a $3.3 billion industry, with an estimated 27 million enthusiasts.”

TV Networks Invest In Web Plays

“Looking to tap new revenue through online ads, attract new viewers and keep loyal fans, broadcast networks are making bigger, riskier bets on Internet delivery of their shows. The challenge is to grow viewership online without cannibalizing traditional ratings and DVD sales while making more money on programming seen on the Web.”