Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin J. Martin is now the target of a congressional investigation into whether he is abusing his authority and if his leadership has led to “a breakdown in proper procedure at the FCC.”
Tag: 12.03.07
American Ballet Theatre Dancer Dies Returning From Performance
The New York-based ballet company says 35-year-old Jennifer Alexander died Sunday night at the scene of the crash on Route 3 in East Rutherford.
Broadway Roars Back At The Box Office
Most shows opened to typical holiday season business…
Laguna Playhouse’s New Leader
Laguna Playhouse has chosen Karen Wood, managing director of San Diego Repertory Theatre as its new managing director. She replaces Richard Stein, who left suddenly in June after serving 17 years at the playhouse.
Chimps Beat College Students In Tests
“Three five-year-old chimpanzees have soundly defeated nine university students while playing a computer game that tests numerical memory skills, according to a paper published today in Current Biology.”
Fears That Writers’ Strike Will Be Long
“Optimism for a quick resolution as negotiations resume Tuesday has faded to nearly nonexistent. In the aftermath of last week’s lifting of the news blackout about the talks, each side played the blame game and stressed how insulted it’s been by the other’s recent conduct.”