Nov 26th, 2008 · In Riverside, Calif., growers and food pantries are working together thanks to the efforts of an innovative group of anti-hunger advocates. Whereas the groves were previously struggling to stay relevant, now they can barely meet demand.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Metropolitan Opera violinist Patmore Lewis hopes classical music and world beats will lend a hand to spread the word about river conservation. The renowned composer has released a new CD, Rillito River Project, to draw attention to the environment through pop and innovation. Lewis talks about his solo project and how he's hoping to make an impact.
Nov 24th, 2008 · Hip-Hop music star Q-Tip opens his music file and shares what's playing — other than his own tunes — in his ear these days. The rapper discusses his broad range of music tastes, ranging from Afro-beat innovator Fala Kuti to the Beatles.
Nov 22nd, 2008 · Bush told leaders gathered in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum that the global financial crisis should not cause the nations to become protectionist. He urged the 21 nations not to impose regulations that would "stifle innovation and choke off growth."
Nov 12th, 2008 · When President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January, he'll have expanded majorities of Democrats in both houses of Congress — and the support of a big grass-roots movement. Millions of people helped him beat Sen. John McCain, and Obama must be as innovative in utilizing their power postelection as he was during the campaign.
Nov 12th, 2008 · MTV's afternoon countdown show, Total Request Live, was considered extremely innovative when it launched 10 years ago. Using telephone voting, text messaging and the Internet to chart the day's Top 10 music videos, the show was a huge hit. But it will air its final episode next month, just as the world of music videos seems to be entering a new golden age.
Nov 10th, 2008 · This week, we are presenting a radio comic strip about the new economy. In part one, a middle class family, hit by the subprime mortgage crisis, comes up with an innovative - though possibly dangerous — way to save a bundle.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Modern Chinese music is most famous for sappy Canto-pop love songs. But on the mainland, young Chinese musicians are innovating and taking risks with ancient music forms such as throat singing. Former punk singer Ilchi is now a force in the Mongolian folk-music revival with his band Hanggai.