Jan 4th, 2009 · It's not news that digital forms of communication are replacing hand-written letters and diaries with text messages and Facebook entries. Even the ancient art of carving an epitaph on a gravestone is not sacred.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Charles Gaulperin is a Santeria priest and the owner of Botanica El Congo Manuel. The shop sells religious items out of a strip mall in Hollywood. Inside the Botanica, Gaulperin performs sacred Afro-Cuban ceremonies.
Dec 19th, 2008 · Rep. Keith Ellison, a Minnesota Democrat, is the first Muslim to serve in Congress. Just this month, Ellison undertook a sacred pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudia Arabia. The journey, known as the Hajj, is a pillar of the Islamic faith. The lawmaker shares highlights from his trip, and how he hopes his journey will aid his role as a public servant.
Oct 29th, 2008 · Generals have been publicly criticized for their handling of the conflict with Kurd separatists, and at least three former officials have been accused of ties to a group accused of plotting to overthrow the government. The army has long been considered a sacred institution.
Jul 25th, 2008 · Fleet Foxes' members join host David Dye for the latest in World Cafe's Lillywhite Sessions series from Avatar Recording Studios in New York City. The quintet draws from the baroque psychedelic pop of the '60s, sacred harp singing, gospel, and folk music.
May 27th, 2008 · Cut down those old trees, scrap that organic milk, embrace nuclear power: Wired contributing editor Spencer Reiss explains why winning the war on global warming means slaughtering some of environmentalism's sacred cows.
Apr 11th, 2008 · For Tibetans, a fragile independence was lost to China more than five decades ago. Robert Barnett explains why the communist republic has staked what it maintains is a "sacred" claim to the tiny mountain province.
Apr 9th, 2008 · OutKast's Antwan "Big Boi" Patton is working on an unusual collaboration with the Atlanta Ballet. Initially, some patrons were freaked out by the idea of mixing hip hop and their sacred dance form. Through the rehearsal process, however, the project is gathering fans.