Stories for April 9, 2010
Among The Righteous: Lost Stories From The Holocaust In Arab Lands
Did any Arabs save Jews during the Holocaust? Seeking a hopeful response to the plague of Holocaust denial in the Arab world and, in the wake of 9/11, Rob Satloff, head of a Washington policy center, set out on what would become an eight-year journey to find an Arab hero whose story would change the way Arabs view Jews, themselves and their own history.
Aftershock Keeps Calexico's Historic Downtown Shuttered
Thursday morning's 5.3 aftershock has caused more damage in Calexico. The city's historic downtown will not re-open Friday as planned.
Environmental Bills Introduced In Sacramento Unlikely To Pass
There are several environmental bills scheduled for hearings in California state legislative committees this week, but environmental advocates said the chances for passage appear slim this session.
American Experience: The Polio Crusade
It was the largest public health experiment in American history - a crusade that eradicated polio, one of the 20th century's most dreaded diseases. The polio epidemic terrified Americans for decades, affecting thousands of children, leaving many crippled, paralyzed or condemned to life in an iron lung. But on April 26, 1954, hope emerged. At the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Virginia, six-year-old Randy Kerr stood at the head of a long line of children and waited patiently while a nurse gently rolled up his sleeve, then filled a syringe with a cherry-colored liquid containing the world's first polio vaccine.
Antiques Roadshow: Denver, Colo. - Hour Three
"Antiques Roadshow" host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Suzanne Perrault visit a unique memorial to renowned potter Artus Van Briggle: a building on the Colorado College campus decorated inside and out with Van Briggle tiles. Program highlights include two circa 1958 prototype chairs designed by the guest's father when he worked for noted modernist George Nelson; a turn-of-the-century salesman's sample canoe; and a 1941 Martin guitar, played live on the radio by the guest's great-uncle, "Cowboy Slim," and valued at $65,000 to $75, 000.
Independent Lens: Unmistaken Child
Lama Konchog was considered the greatest Tibetan mediator of the 20th century. When he died in 2001, Tenzin Zopa, his shy and gifted disciple for 21 years, is unexpectedly appointed to lead the search for the reincarnation of his late Master. The ensuing quest transforms Tenzin from a modest servant into a passionate spiritual leader, only to become a disciple again once the child is found.
Memorial Service Held For EMT Killed On Job
A memorial was scheduled today for an emergency medical technician struck and killed on a rain-soaked state Route 163, while tending to two separate accidents.
Masterpiece Classic: The Diary Of Anne Frank
The most accurate-ever adaptation of Anne Frank’s moving account of life hiding from the Nazis stars newcomer Ellie Kendrick ("An Education") as a maturing teenager who undergoes an extraordinary ordeal. Iain Glen ("Into the Storm") stars as Anne’s steadfast father, Tamsin Greig (“Emma”) as her reticent mother and Felicity Jones (“Northanger Abbey”) as her studious older sister. Together with four others, they hide for two years in the back rooms of an Amsterdam business, while Anne records their tense daily life in one of history’s most remarkable memoirs.
San Diego Real Estate Market On The Rebound?
Local housing prices have increased in value over the last few months. While local prices haven't returned to the peak prices we saw in 2006, values are definitely increasing. Can we expect the upswing in housing prices to continue?
Convention Center Expansion Proposal Moves Forward
The Port Commission approved a plan this week to give the San Diego Convention Center control of six acres of bayfront land. The move opens the doors to a proposed $753 million expansion of the facility and the construction of a 500-room hotel.
Criminal Charges Against Former Pension Board Members Dismissed
A federal judge dismisses criminal charges against five former San Diego pension board officials. And, a state judge recently ruled that the city doesn't have to make an additional $177 million payment to the pension fund. What do both legal rulings mean for San Diego?
SDSU's Downtown Gallery Debuts
This weekend, SDSU's Downtown Gallery will join the local culture club, but forget the downtown price tag: thanks to a few lucky connections, the space is entirely rent-free! No, they're not freeloading, though you may want to crash there this weekend for their first show, "Divergence." Culture Lust contributor Meredith Hattam explains.
Memorial Planned For 24-Year-Old ER Medical Technician
A memorial was scheduled today for an emergency medical technician struck and killed on a rain-soaked state Route 163, while tending to two separate accidents.
Legislation Would Ban RV Waste Tank Chemicals
A California legislator has proposed a law banning harmful chemicals used in recreational vehicle waste tanks. The proposal comes after efforts failed to get retailers to switch to environmentally-friendly alternatives.
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