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I recently sat down with the Queen of Soul, the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, on my syndicated radio show, The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI, to discuss her 50th anniversary in show business, life — including the latest details of her health, and a new album by Columbia Records.
During our conversation, Ms.

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We shouldn’t have another nuclear catastrophe to realize there are better, much safer ways to make electricity.
In the aftermath of the largest earthquake to occur in Japan in recorded history, thousands of residents living within 12 miles of six reactors at the Fukushima nuclear station have been advised to evacuate and people living within 15 miles of the plant are advised to remain indoors.
Plant operators have not been able to cool down the core of at least two reactors containing enormous amounts of radioactivity because of failed back-up diesel generators required for the emergency cooling. In a race against time, the power company and the Japanese military are flying in more than a dozen emergency generators. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton announced yesterday that the

I am asking all HuffPosters to share my January 2010 post about Haiti and our need for preparedness in case of an emergency.
Please share it and this:
I watched the Oscars (wish I hadn’t) and there was the special effects reel of a Clint Eastwood movie I missed seeing. There was the tsunami effect of a wave washing over a village or town. Personally I thought it looked a tad cheesy and not realistic. After yesterday though, I sit humbled and dumbfounded at the power of nature and the hubris of man to think we can hold it back.
I am one of the National Red Cross supporters who talks about preparedness,

House Republicans have taken another pound-foolish step by voting to axe a program that provides a lifeline for middle-class homeowners who face foreclosure through no fault of their own because of the predatory and economy-wrecking policies of Wall Street.
The Emergency Mortgage Relief Program, which Republicans voted to de-fund in H.R. 836, replicates a successful program that I helped create as a young state legislator in Pennsylvania in the 1980s — and which was signed into law by a Republican governor.
Emergency mortgage relief is not an untried or experimental program. Nor is it a grant or

Abe Burrows’ 1965 comedy Cactus Flower would not be a likely candidate for revival with its retrograde-if quaintly hilarious-take on matters of the heart. But Burrows’ musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize is now in previews on Broadway; maybe there’s business in the madness.
At the Westside Theater opening Thursday night, director Michael Bush explained, he wanted to do the quintessential 60′s comedy. Silly in the manner of a Feydeau-farce set in a dentist’s office, a bedroom, a nightclub, with lots of doors slamming, this Cactus Flower still has such charm and good spirit, it makes for a delightful evening of

(UPDATE: The Japan Society lists a number of resources here.)
The deal is that you just do a simple text to contribute: Text REDCROSS to 90999
(I just checked it out)
Check out their site, but here are a few Frequently Asked Questions:
Does the full $10 go to the Red Cross?
Your text donation will support will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. mGive, the agency working to collect and process donations on behalf of the Red Cross, charges a $.25 fee per donation.
Will my wireless carrier charge me for text messaging to 90999?
When you text the word REDCROSS to 90999 you donate $10 to support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. A onetime $10 donation will be added to your phone

They saved the best news for last.
As I was about to leave the emergency room cubicle where Frank lay with two broken legs, a serious hemmorhage and a cancer diagnosis, his wife Holly described the doctor who had been in to see them before I showed up at the local hospital.
“He didn’t look at all like I imagined him,” said Holly, describing a small, elderly gentleman — who just happened to be Frank’s oncologist. “Frank, we’re going to cure you,” Dr. Greenberg told the couple, according to Holly.
This was good news. No, this was fabulous news.
In the small country parish where I am the priest-in-charge, Frank is universally loved, a genuinely kind man with a matter-of-fact manner and a quick wit.
Quickly I worked out the implications in my mind.
“Breaking both of your legs was a bit of a blessing, wasn’t it?” I asked

My column runs on Saturdays, so you’re likely reading this on the weekend. Are you barefoot, and luxuriating in soft carpeting under your toes as you relax? And did you know that you can influence whether the rugs you buy for your home and office are made with child labour or not?
Well, with a little help from the folks at GoodWeave, you can. GoodWeave certifies child-labour-free rugs and provides education and opportunities for children who are rescued as well as those at risk.
How can you tell if that gorgeous handmade rug you have your eye on (or that’s underfoot right now) was made without child labour? Look for the GoodWeave label — in order to earn it, rug exporters and importers must be

Sue White was 23 years old when she stuck a Hot Wheels car into her pocket, walked into a convenience store and pointed it at the attendant.
“Give me all the money in the drawer.”
I know this because she told me.
I know that she was homeless, that she was unhappy. I know that, one day, something happened that made her want to take back control.
That something was love.
“It was my first relationship — I just fell completely in love with this woman.”
They found each other living on the

Jenna Woginrich was a vegetarian for most of her adult life until she became aware of the horrors of conventional American livestock farming. She now owns and operates a small environmentally friendly farm where she raises chicken, pork, lamb, rabbit, turkey and eggs.
In AlterNet, Woginrich writes:
This is a powerful thought.
Avoiding meat really doesn’t do anything to change the system. Insisting that the meat is humanely raised, however, will.
Just imagine how the demand would change the face of the meat industry if vegetarians everywhere simply sought out organic, grass-fed meats, instead of avoiding the issue entirely.
Let me make something

Debate over the health benefits and risks of flaxseed and omega-3 fatty acids, in particular alpha-linolenic acid (ALA- a form of omega-3 fatty acids), is ongoing and often contentious. People tend to become very defensive about their food choices, especially when they are making those choices because they are trying to prevent and/or treat a serious health problem, such as prostate cancer.
One controversy related to omega-3 fatty acids is whether ALA and flaxseed, which is a rich source of ALA, are beneficial or harmful to prostate health. According to medical oncologist and prostate cancer researcher Snuffy Myers, M.D., flaxseed and ALA, contrary to popular marketing, are not helpful for overall health nor for prostate

I spent most of the first 18 years of my life in Japan and the idea of the Big One striking was as much a part of life as eating and breathing. Still, nothing prepares for the incredible site of Japanese homes, businesses and lives being washed away in a split second.
We learn a lot about each other in moments of crisis but there are many things about the Japanese and we Americans that we already know: Japanese are sober-minded and clear-headed in moments of crisis like this — it’s highly unlikely that they’ll loot or in any way take advantage of the tragedy for personal gain. Rather they’ll look out for their neighbors and help one

For all the fanfare and bluster, the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Homeland Security hearings on “The Extent of Radicalization in the Muslim Community and That Community’s Response” produced little of value. The entire affair was so shockingly ill-conceived and so poorly executed as to leave one wondering whether the Committee’s Chairman, New York Republican Peter King, was fit to lead.
Since King first announced the hearings, American Muslims, Arab Americans and a host of civil rights organizations feared that the effort could become a McCarthy-like witch hunt. And for good reason.
King has a long history of making virulently anti-Muslim

On the day that the bill passed the Wisconsin Assembly effectively ending 50 years of collective bargaining in Wisconsin and eviscerating the ability of public unions to raise money through dues, a new front opened in the battle for the future of Wisconsin families.
Bagpipes blaring, hundreds of firefighters walked across the street from the Wisconsin Capitol building, stood outside the Marshall and Ilsley Bank (M&I Bank) and played a few tunes — loudly. Later, a group of firefighter and consumers stopped back in at the bank to make a few transactions. One by one they closed their accounts and withdrew their life savings, totaling approximately $190,000. After the last customer left, the bank quickly closed its doors, just in case the spontaneous “Move Your Money” moment caught fire.
The sedate, old fashioned M&I Bank on the Capitol Square has gained some notoriety in recent

One would think a themed route sporting the cheesy name “Romantic Road” would rank pretty high on the list of global tourist traps. Wouldn’t be too far off the mark for assuming so. It is a bit of a tacky title, enough to bring literally hordes of visitors year after year – two elements that ironically seem to take the romance almost right out of it. (*SEE PHOTOS BELOW*)
But rest assured, it doesn’t do anything of the

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING at around 7 p.m., I begin checking outside my side door to see if the elves have made their delivery yet.
It’s quite amazing: At one moment the brick stoop is empty. In the next, a rustic white-painted wooden box with a black lid sits waiting for me to bring it in to the kitchen.
I open it with an unfailing sense of awe and wonder. During the previous week, the elves have been traveling all over the countryside, seeking out the freshest and most delicious things to eat. This night’s offering: some fantastically colored carrots, purple and yellow along with the more familiar orange; filets of local wild flounder, packed in ice; two young chickens,

I first moved to New York City in 1996, and I have no need or desire to live anywhere else in the world. After living in New York City for over half of my adult life, I still find myself in many New York moments that remind me why I’m living in the greatest city in the world. Strolling in Central Park in the summer with my kids, we might come across a line of people who waited overnight to see Shakespeare in the Park with some of the world’s best actors, take in the sights and sounds at the Boathouse restaurant and arrive at the amazingly entertaining Rose Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History. On the tiny island of Manhattan, endless opportunities arise for entertainment, stimulation and

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds.
This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of their uniqueness, contemporary feel or highly collectible nature.
As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.
This week’s finds include pieces by YSL, Missoni and Karl Lagerfeld. Be sure to check out the fabulous Alice Caviness parure, the beautiful Ceil Chapman cocktail dress and the 3-way convertible 1950s silk dress.
Which item is your favorite? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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Hannah has a quiet strength that is conveyed in her love of all black (“black demands respect”) and the powerful shapes that define her as a forceful visionary. The blazers, often with herculean shoulders, the ring (a collaboration with Hannah Martin), that could pass as a weapon, the bionic Raphael Young boots, with mirrored heels and wings, and most potent, her architecturally shaped eyebrows and blunt cut hair, says super woman 2010.
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New York: Bronx tour bus crash kills 13
Thirteen people have been killed and 10 injured in a bus accident in New York City, officials say.
The bus overturned on the New England Thruway in the Bronx at about 0530 (1030 GMT) on Saturday, a spokesman for the city's fire department said.
It slid on its side and then hit a light pole which sheared off the top of the bus, the spokesman said.
Six of the injured are said to be in a critical condition. The bus was carrying up to 33

I’m always worried about time running out. Sometimes I think of my life as a giant hourglass, wishing I could plug up the opening to slow down the flow of those grains of sand.
Since I cannot slow down time, it gives me comfort to collect time-saving tips. Here are some ideas, including some from the most efficient people I know:
Dramatically Reduce Time For Cooking Pasta
In a recent Home Goes Strong article, I wrote about cooking pasta in a small amount of cold

What purpose does forgiving serve? And how do you forgive? The “how” was what I asked myself some 16 years ago, as I went into my divorce feeling emotionally distraught.
We are well-educated in acquisition: Gaining knowledge and qualifications, getting a good job, finding a lifetime partner for marriage, buying a home, cars and extraordinary technological inventions to make our lives more comfortable and enjoyable. Our place in the world often revolves around what we are seen to have. Our beliefs support this reality. We look good and therefore we are

On a bright Monday morning at New York Yoga, 14 students in sweatpants and t-shirts sit on technicolored yoga mats, waiting for Michael Gilbert, a 25-year yoga veteran, to begin their weekly vinyasa class. After a few minutes of chanting “ohm,” he instructs students in surya-namaskar — the time-honored practice of sun salutation that leads the body through a whole range of motions.
Similar scenes replay daily in thousands of studios across the country. Over the past decade, yoga practitioners and schools have mushroomed; endorsed by celebrities and athletes, it’s being taught in churches and gyms and even over the Internet. In 2008 it drew 16 million practitioners, according to Yoga Journal and Harris