Monthly Archives: May 2008

Neurologist, choir explore music’s healing power

NEW YORK (AP) — Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the … Continue reading

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The Count: Finding Hope for ’08 Holidays, on the Web

A recent report found that even though overall holiday sales were sluggish in 2007, online sales remained strong.

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Digital Domain: Can Anything Replace My Old Reliable Friend?

The sound quality of phone calls carried digitally by phone companies through their “triple play” bundles is now excellent but downtime still occurs.

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Shuttle Discovery blasts off for space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven blasted into orbit Saturday, carrying a giant Japanese lab addition to the … Continue reading

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New pics boost feelings Mars lander has bared ice

PHOENIX (AP) — Sharp new images received Saturday from the Phoenix lander largely convinced scientists that the spacecraft’s thrusters had uncovered a large patch of … Continue reading

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