Elliott Carter's Century Of Music
Dec 11th, 2008 · He was born in 1908, the year Henry Ford introduced the Model T. At age 100, Elliott Carter is still composing music. Today, he continues to amaze, and occasionally confound, his fans and critics.
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The Presidential Debates Of '08 — 1908, That Is
Nov 1st, 2008 · One hundred years before McCain and Obama saturated the airwaves with ads, the era of mass-media presidential campaigns kicked off with mannequins and wax cylinders.
How Philadelphia's New Subway Changed A City
Jul 20th, 2008 · In 1908, Philadelphians were riding in style on a brand new subway system. George Smerk, professor of transportation at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, talks about the subway's history.
For Lou's Cubs, Heavy Lies the 100-Year-Old Crown
Jun 18th, 2008 · The Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball. The only thing between them and a World Series championship is a century of defeat — and the difficulty of forgetting that. The Cubbies would be a breeze to win this year, if only nobody ever mentioned 1908.
Father vs. Father: Two Traditions Square Off ****
Jun 22nd, 2007 · Tony Gargagliano's father came to New York from Italy as a teenager in 1908. But he held on to many of his Old World ways -- much to the aggravation --and the delight -- of his son. For instance, there was the day they went to get his father's third marriage annulled.
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