Monthly Archives: June 2009

BETTY ALLEN, OPERA SINGER AND EDUCATOR      Chester Higgins Jr. Betty Allen performed with the Salem United Methodist Singers in the early 1970s. By MARGALIT FOX Published: June 25, 2009   Betty Allen, an American mezzo-soprano who transcended a … Continue reading →

I still am reeling from the news reports. I still cannot believe it. Michael Jackson. The Phenomenon. The King of Pop. Dead at the age of 50. *********************************************************************************   MICHAEL JACKSON, DEAD AT 50    Jackson Was Not Breathing When … Continue reading →

        Other titles on drug abuse and trafficking from UNBISnet   UN  •  Non-UN   International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 26 June  By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 … Continue reading →

Public Service Day       The UN General Assembly, in its Resolution 57/277, designated 23 June as Public Service Day (A/RES/57/277). The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; … Continue reading →

          Other titles on refugees from UNBISnet UN  •   Non-UN   World Refugee Day20 June For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee Days and even Weeks. One of the most widespread is … Continue reading →

  2009 World Day to Combat Desertification The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on 17 June. This year, the Day’s theme is “Conserving land and water = Securing our common future” more..   COP9 will take … Continue reading →

FRANK J. LOW, WHO HELPED DRIVE FIELD OF INFARED ASTRONOMY   By DENNIS OVERBYE Published: June 20, 2009   Frank J. Low, who helped astronomers extend their vision beyond visible light into a vast realm of previously invisible colors, revolutionizing … Continue reading →

SENATE APOLOGIZES FOR SLAVERY, BUT DISCLAIMER DRAWS CRITICISM   By WILLIAM DOUGLAS   Thursday, June 18, 2009 McClatchy Newspapers   WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a resolution Thursday calling on the U.S. to apologize officially for the enslavement and segregation … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1970:   “Love On a Two-way Street,” the Moments   Born:   Levi Stubbs (the Four Tops), 1936; Gary “U.S.” Bonds (Gary Anderson), 1939   ********************************************************************************************   1956   The Platters’ beautiful standard, “My Prayer” (#1 pop and R&B), was … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1971:   “Want Ads,” the Honey Cone   Born:   Floyd Butler (Friends of Distinction), 1941; Ronnie Dyson, 1950; Brian McKnight, 1969   ************************************************************************************************   1954   The Drifters’ “Honey Love” (#40 pop, #1 R&B; $50.00), the Midnighters’ “Sexy Ways” … Continue reading →