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History Professor’s Generous Donation
In August, retired history professor Perra Bell, 92, was honored by the Jack Hadley Black History Museum for her donation of about 4,000 books on African-American history. Curator Jack Hadley says it’s because of people like Bell that his and other museums can continue … Continue reading
Experience Talks 9/8: Medicare/MediCal Conversation with James Jesse Hendon
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
For Unpaid College Loans, Feds Dock Social Security
“According to government data, compiled by the Treasury Department at the request of SmartMoney.com, the federal government is withholding money from a rapidly growing number of Social Security recipients who have fallen behind on federal student loans…Many of these retirees … Continue reading
“Robot and Frank”
Sounds interesting: Kenneth Turan describes “Robot and Frank” as “a film about a 70-year-old man [Frank Langella] saddled with a healthcare robot that deals in a good-humored way with questions of age, vulnerability and usefulness. To keep the story lively, … Continue reading
September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month
It’s hard to find a better bargain than a library card! Take advantage of all that your local library has to offer by signing up during September. Click here and scroll down to check out the slide show of sixty ways to … Continue reading
Labor Day
The U.S. Department of Labor: “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions … Continue reading
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Drummer Tootie Heath at The Village Vanguard
Jazz drummer Tootie Heath, now 77, just played The Village Vanguard with Ethan Iverson and Ben Street. Heath made his recording debut on John Coltrane’s first album in 1957. Read more here and listen to the entire excellent 70 minute show here, compliments … Continue reading
