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International Perspective: China
From The Guardian: China’s rocketing elderly population prompts a rethink on pensions. China’s one-child policy and growing social security deficit mean it is getting old before it gets rich. Read more here.
Maxine Powell: Motown Records’ Chief Etiquette Officer
From the Washington Post: She didn’t sing a note or write a lick of a lyric, but Smokey Robinson contends that Maxine Powell was as essential to Motown Records’ operation as the legendary label’s songwriters, producers and musicians. Powell was … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Day One Stories: What Did You Do on Your First Day of Retirement?
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 9/12/12: “In 2011, hundreds of people across the country were asked to … Continue reading
Carol Channing at 92
From the New York Times: “When I’m working, I’m happy, like practically every actor I know,” said Ms. Channing, who makes appearances at benefits and for public-school arts programs and was the subject of “Larger Than Life,” a 2011 documentary. … Continue reading
Experience Talks 9/14: George Duke
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading
Guy Bluford: First African American in Space
It was thirty years ago on August 30th that Guion “Guy” Bluford, now 70, became the first African-America in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger. “Bluford was part of NASA’s barrier-breaking 1978 class of astronauts. Of the 35 spaceflyers … Continue reading
Hal Douglas, 84: Movie Trailer Announcer
Hal Douglas is a highly sought-after voice over performer who “stands at the apex of a group of 15 to 20 voice actors whom Hollywood has deemed trailer-worthy.” Read more about him and his work here. Watch a 9-minute video below … Continue reading
