CPT’s ‘13 Most American Dreams’ is an expedition through your subconscious mind
By the brilliant use of multi-media, sounds, lights, props and solid acting Cleveland Public Theatre has once again scored a coup with “13 Most American Dreams”. Under the direction of Pandora Robertson (an inaugural CPT Directing Fellow funded by Joan Yellen Horvitz) the cast and crew has managed to capture the surreal quality of our [...]
Travel across the Roman Empire in real time with ORBIS
In a clever bit of technological legerdemain, Stanford University has combined historical research, mapping, and Web technology to bring ancient Roman Empire travel to the Internet. A cross-disciplinary team has created and launched ORBIS: The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World. With it, a user can determine how long it will take to [...]
Germantown adventurer hopes expedition brings closure to Amerlia Earhart’s disappearance
Somewhere at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean may lie the airplane of Amelia Earhart, its aluminum body perfectly preserved in frigid temperatures. In spring 2013, Jon Thompson, 72, plans his third expedition to find it, and it would be no surprise if he did. Courtesy Jon Thompson A National Geographic cameraman follows Jon Thompson [...]
‘Social travel’ start-ups help travelers gather friends’ tips
SAN JOSE — Wondering where to go on vacation this year, and what to do? A growing number of “social travel” start-ups offer alternatives to the trusty, dusty guidebook. Sites like Twigmore and Triptrotting help you troll your social networks for friends who have friends in new places, then hit those people up for advice [...]
Expedition 31 crew members arrive at International Space Station
Friday, May 18, 2012 More information on Space: Outer space Spaceflight Space and survival Space exploration Space portal The crew of Soyuz TMA-04M wave to spectators before boarding their International Space Station-bound rocket Tuesday.Image: NASA/Bill Ingalls. The Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft, which launched on Tuesday, arrived at the International Space Station yesterday with three members of [...]
