Topic: Poole

Valentine's Day: One of Broadway's most famous romances, 'The Phantom of the Opera,' celebrates its 25th year

As Valentine's Day arrives, one of the theater's most famous love stories is celebrating its twenty-fifth birthday. 'Phantom' opened on Broadway a few weeks before Valentine's Day in 1988.

Opinion Could Myanmar (Burma) have Southeast Asia's first 'green president'?

President Thein Sein still has a long way to go in assuring citizens, investors, and international donors that the country is on the right track, but with the right development assistance, Myanmar has the chance to succeed in sustainable development where many of its neighbors have failed.

Has Puerto Rico found a solution to the US housing crisis?

A set of incentives for home buyers in Puerto Rico has helped stimulate the housing market there, and some experts think they could help on the mainland, too. 

What Chinese companies want: intellectual property protection

Chinese-American business relations, long fraught with distrust for China because it was not controlling piracy, appear to be benefiting from a new Chinese respect for intellectual property rights.

Storm-ravaged communities brace for more violent weather

Damaged communities tried to take advantage of the brief break in the weather, mindful of one meteorologist's warning that by Friday, both regions would again be 'right in the bull's eye.'

6 stories from a veteran flight attendant

In 'Cruising Attitude,' flight attendant Heather Poole shares stories from her years in the air.

Chapter & Verse South Carolina: Why is the Palmetto State so different?

Historian W. Scott Poole discusses South Carolina – its unique history, interesting governors, and suspicion of the outside world.

Photos of the Day Photos of the day 06/10

Terrorism & Security Body scanners, pat downs prompt traveler backlash

New airport security measures, particularly full-body scanners, are angering many passengers. One man's refusal of the scan has galvanized others across the US.
11/16/2010 08:51 am

AT&T says website block was not censorship

AT&T blocked the site 4chan.org this weekend, leading to accusations of censorship, but the reason for the action turned out to be a routine security measure.
07/27/2009 01:00 am

Review: 'Henry Poole Is Here'

Some touching moments in this tale of a man who doesn't believe in miracles but desperately needs one.
08/16/2008 01:00 am