Nov 13th, 2006 · The Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles re-opened this month after several years of refurbishing. And to the dismay of some, its fabled laser light show -- the first-ever regular laser show in the world -- is no longer part of the schedule. Day to Day contributor Jennifer Sharpe reports on the history and the future of laser light entertainment.
Jul 13th, 2006 · Portraits are more than paint and canvas. They're a chance to look history in the eye. Marc Pachter is the director of the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. He joins a conversation about how we picture the people who have shaped our society.
Mar 14th, 2006 · High demand on gas and oil supplies has revived domestic oil exploration in the United States -- but it has also caused a shortage of oil rigs and other drilling equipment. Janet Heimlich visits an oil producer and a rig refurbishing business in Texas to highlight what firms are doing to deal with a limited supply of vital parts.
Jul 14th, 2005 · The booming housing market has brought many Americans face to face with something few expected. The land their house sits on is worth more without the house. In some neighborhoods, land prices are so high and the demand for giant new houses so strong, that even newer or refurbished houses are being torn down.
May 26th, 2005 · Silverlake in Los Angeles is an up-and-coming neighborhood. In the last few years, older houses have been refurbished and re-sold, and fancy new shops have opened. Commentator Heather King would like to introduce us to one person who has lived in Silverlake for a long time, watching the changes with a skeptical -- but loving -- eye.