“A bubbling broth of oysters and fresh cod, seasoned with a little garlic-mustard seed, sounds like a mouth-watering meal worthy of any modern kitchen. But this repast was being enjoyed in Northern Europe some 6,000 years ago, according to research that offers the earliest direct evidence that Neolithic people in the region added spices to their food.”
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Marian McPartland, 95
“As the host of Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, an NPR program pairing conversation and duet performances, she reached an audience of millions, connecting with jazz fans and the curious alike. She interviewed practically every major jazz musician of the post-World War II era.”
Study: Hollywood Portrayed Few Gay Characters In 2012 Movies
“Of 101 films from the six major studios in 2012, 14 included characters who were identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual, and none who were transgender.”
New York’s Pacifica Radio Station Desperately Short Of Cash As Its Board Bickers On (And On)
WBAI had to lay off two-thirds of its staff this month just to be able to afford basics such as rent for its transmitter. “But critics have long said that its top-heavy governance, with large local boards and frequent, expensive elections, have put the organization in a constant state of gridlock, and that unless Pacifica reforms it will simply govern itself to death.”
British Bass Collapses And Dies During Opera Rehearsal
Richard Angas, 71, was rehearsing for a production of Britten’s Peter Grimes at England’s Opera North when he fell ill.
French Government Campaign: Stop Being Mean To Tourists
“Officials have been deluging cafes, hotels, shops and taxi ranks with 20,000 more pamphlets titled ‘Do You Speak Touriste?’, a manual on how to make travelers feel more welcome, after 35,000 copies handed out in July ran out.”