October 2010 | History

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 07:10 PM PDT

A History of Hollywood' A seven-part documentary series that looks at the making of the American movie industry by using interviews with...

History; Tap dailies’ archives

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:27 PM PDT

I REFER to the report "History lessons need creativity, says don" (NST, Oct 27) in which Universitiy Malaya University of Malaya Literature and Social Sciences Faculty's History Department senior research fellow Professor Emeritus Ahmat Adam was reported as saying that history must be presented to students based on the truth and facts, and not propaganda elements.

History: Textbooks must tell it as it is

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 06:26 PM PDT

SINCE the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on 23rd October 23 that History will be made a must-pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) subject from 2013, there has been a lot of talk by politicians, university academicians and laymen on the issue of what should be put into the textbooks.

History a pass subject, but whose version?

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 05:27 PM PDT

At Umno's recent 61st general assembly, the prime minister advised the nation to stop questioning Malaysia's "social contract". This was swiftly followed a clearly political decision requiring SPM takers to pass History from 2013. But whose version of history will this be?

Saturday, October 30, 2010

“History – a much maligned subject” plus 3 more

History – a much maligned subject
History not on Alonso's mind
13. Hasty move on History
History Awards Honor Local Advocates

History – a much maligned subject

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 05:29 PM PDT

From RUZAINI FIKRI of Kuala Lumpur.

History not on Alonso's mind

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 04:53 PM PDT

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso is trying to put history out of his mind as he attempts to secure his third Formula One championship.

13. Hasty move on History

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 04:36 PM PDT

Stakeholders say that the decision to make History a must-pass subject should have been given some consideration and thought.

History Awards Honor Local Advocates

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 09:08 AM PDT

Four local leaders in the fields of historical research and preservation will be honored Sunday, Nov. 14, during the 18th Annual Loudoun History Awards.

Friday, October 29, 2010

“History means 'bugger-all', says McCaw” plus 3 more

History means 'bugger-all', says McCaw
History Comes Alive in Jim Thorpe
The History of Daylight Savings Time
History Awards Honor Local Advocates

History means 'bugger-all', says McCaw

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 05:00 PM PDT

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw warned complacency could spell defeat in Hong Kong by a Wallabies side aiming to cast off the "monkey" of a 10-game losing streak against their trans-Tasman rivals.

History Comes Alive in Jim Thorpe

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:26 PM PDT

History was on the minds of hundreds of students Friday in one part of Carbon County.

The History of Daylight Savings Time

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 02:40 PM PDT

In America we all know the saying for Daylight Saving Time: "Fall Back, Spring Ahead," but do you know why we even have Daylight Savings Time? The hours divided between day and night are pretty even the closer you get to the equator; however, the further away you move from the equator, the more (or less) daylight you have during certain times of year. So in order to gain as much daylight as ...

History Awards Honor Local Advocates

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 06:07 AM PDT

Four local leaders in the fields of historical research and preservation will be honored Sunday, Nov. 14, during the 18th Annual Loudoun History Awards.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

“History: Let truth prevail” plus 3 more

History: Let truth prevail
History: Highly relevant
History: Interactive lessons the way forward
History: Make subject engaging

History: Let truth prevail

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:14 PM PDT

HISTORY is to be a compulsory subject. From 2013, you need to obtain a pass in History to obtain the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia certificate. Yes, we have to know our history so that we know where we come from and appreciate our evolution as a nation.

History: Highly relevant

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:14 PM PDT

AS a tertiary student, I agree with the move by the Education Ministry to make History a compulsory subject. But there is a lack of interest in History among students. Students should wake up to the importance of the subject.

History: Interactive lessons the way forward

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:14 PM PDT

THE learning of History must be made interesting and interactive. Perhaps we can learn from Singapore. Students doing Arts in secondary schools there, for instance, do not study History or Geography like our students.

History: Make subject engaging

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:14 PM PDT

I AGREE with Professor Emeritus Ahmat Adam "History lessons need creativity, say dons" (NST, Oct 26) when he said History must be presented to students based on truth and facts and not propaganda elements.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

“History Lessons: Midterms as Political Referendum” plus 3 more

History Lessons: Midterms as Political Referendum
History without fear or favour
'History' in the making in Bushwick
Kovalev, Karlsson hit fastest goals in Sens history

History Lessons: Midterms as Political Referendum

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:06 PM PDT

Listen to the Audio JIM LEHRER: And now to some midterm elections history from Richard Norton Smith, presidential historian and a scholar in residence at George Mason University, and Beverly Gage, a professor of American history at Yale University. Beverly Gage, first, just in general, what does history tell us about the importance of midterm elections? BEVERLY GAGE , professor, Yale University ...

History without fear or favour

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:25 PM PDT

FASTER than we can say "education system", another change has been made to it. At least, that's what it feels like. Some say the speed in which several announcements have been made is similar to that experienced by screaming thrill seekers on a roller-coaster going through its second corkscrew loop.

'History' in the making in Bushwick

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 02:56 PM PDT

Community leaders are scrambling to landmark the historic stretch of Bushwick known as "Brewers Row" before the buildings are sold and further altered.Bushwick high school teacher Adam Schwartz has partnered with Councilwoman Diana Reyna (D–Bushwick) to landmark several iconic buildings on Bushwick Avenue and create a historic district...

Kovalev, Karlsson hit fastest goals in Sens history

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 10:34 PM PDT

Alex Kovalev scored twice and added an assist, combining with Erik Karlsson for the fastest two goals in Ottawa history to lead the Senators past the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

“The People Speak: History as told by the stars” plus 3 more

The People Speak: History as told by the stars
The History of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Rethink decision to make history compulsory
YYup History should be

The People Speak: History as told by the stars

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 04:37 PM PDT

For the actor Colin Firth, history lessons at school were "abject misery." Looking back in anguish, he sighs that they were all about "crop rotation, irrigation and the Davy lamp".

The History of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 12:09 PM PDT

The Great Lakes region will forever serve as a final resting place for countless crew members and passengers who lost their lives in the estimated 6,000+ shipwrecks that have been seized by Mother Nature.

Rethink decision to make history compulsory

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 08:37 AM PDT

IS IT necessary to make a pass in history compulsory at the SPM level to make students learn and understand their history? History is important especially in multiracial Malaysia. We must know of our shared experience, short as it is, of living together.

YYup History should be

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 09:28 PM PDT

In reply to I Don't Care: Understanding yesterday : YYup History should be written as it is, not as how it supposed to be or should have been. What happen to the non-malay sian's who fought for the independence?? When it is said 1Malaysia then the History subject must be written in that way tooo.

Monday, October 25, 2010

“Giving history due recognition” plus 3 more

Giving history due recognition
History: Teach it in English
Don't know much about History ...
History: Context is important, too

Giving history due recognition

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 06:52 PM PDT

OUR education system is an enigma. It is perhaps the most tried and tested component of our socio-economic policy as we try to figure out the best way to develop our human capital and invest in the next generation.

History: Teach it in English

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 06:11 PM PDT

- History is an engaging subject, if taught with clarity and imagination.

Don't know much about History ...

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 06:10 PM PDT

HISTORY making a great comeback in school? It's about time. No matter what the younger people think, History should not be perceived as the boring stuff that goes with memorising dates and events like a parrot.

History: Context is important, too

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 05:26 PM PDT

THE decision by the Education Ministry to make History a core subject in primary schools from 2014 is a move in the right direction. The proposal makes sense in view of the importance of history and making it understood and appreciated by our future generation.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

“Mitchell, Bouhail make gymnastics history” plus 2 more

Mitchell, Bouhail make gymnastics history
Phillies Postseason History
Giants Postseason History

Mitchell, Bouhail make gymnastics history

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 06:02 PM PDT

Australia's Lauren Mitchell and France's Thomas Bouhail made history as China topped the medals table on the final day of the world gymnastics championships here.

Phillies Postseason History

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 08:10 PM PDT

The postseason history of the Philadelphia Phillies : World Series (Won 2, Lost 5) 2009 -- Lost to New York Yankees , 4-2 2008 -- Beat Tampa Bay Rays , 4-1 1993 -- Lost to Toronto Blue Jays , 4-2 1983 -- Lost to Baltimore Orioles , 4-1 1980 -- Beat Kansas City Royals , 4-2 1950 -- Lost to New York Yankees, 4-0 1915 -- Lost to Boston Red Sox , 4-1 Record -- Won 14, Lost 23 League Championship ...

Giants Postseason History

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 08:10 PM PDT

The postseason history of the New York and San Francisco Giants : World Series (Won 5, Lost 12) 2002 -- Lost to Anaheim Angels , 4-3 1989 -- Lost to Oakland Athletics , 4-0 1962 -- Lost to New York Yankees , 4-3 1954 -- Beat Cleveland Indians , 4-0 1951 -- Lost to New York Yankees, 4-2 1937 -- Lost to New York Yankees, 4-1 1936 -- Lost to New York Yankees, 4-2 1933 -- Beat Washington Senators, 4 ...

Saturday, October 23, 2010

“History now a must-pass for SPM” plus 3 more

History now a must-pass for SPM
9. No SPM certificates for those who fail in history subject from 2013, says Muhyiddin
The History of the Crystal Cathedral
Brookwood Hall’s History Revealed

History now a must-pass for SPM

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 05:55 PM PDT

FROM 2013, it will be compulsory to pass History in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also education minister, said this was like Bahasa Malaysia where SPM candidates must pass before they could get a certificate.

9. No SPM certificates for those who fail in history subject from 2013, says Muhyiddin

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 04:32 PM PDT

HISTORY will be made a must-pass subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) beginning 2013, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The History of the Crystal Cathedral

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 04:28 PM PDT

A timeline of the founding of the Crystal Cathedral.

Brookwood Hall’s History Revealed

Posted: 23 Oct 2010 03:29 PM PDT

Brookwood Hall in East Islip, N.Y., was once a family home. It was transformed into an orphanage, and is now a museum.

Friday, October 22, 2010

“History Tells Carmelo Anthony: Get Out Now” plus 3 more

History Tells Carmelo Anthony: Get Out Now
Rare history deserves better display
History buffs looking to preserve fire tower in Indian River County
Reginald Lewis Museum Spotlights Women In History

History Tells Carmelo Anthony: Get Out Now

Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:55 PM PDT

History Tells Carmelo Anthony: Get Out Now

Rare history deserves better display

Posted: 22 Oct 2010 06:45 PM PDT

Will the city get a new museum? A place which can serve as a perfect repository for some of the rarest collections of natural history.

History buffs looking to preserve fire tower in Indian River County

Posted: 22 Oct 2010 05:35 PM PDT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — County officials and local history buffs will soon be crafting a formal agreement to preserve a 57-year-old forest fire lookout tower on a 4-acre site northwest of 43rd Avenue and Fourth Street.

Reginald Lewis Museum Spotlights Women In History

Posted: 22 Oct 2010 03:35 PM PDT

The history of social change in America is filled with images of men. Yet many women were just as pivotal in effecting change. A new exhibit at the Reginald Lewis Museum spotlights women legends of history, some of whom are still living.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

“History to Air PSAs Featuring Michelle Obama, Jill Biden” plus 3 more

History to Air PSAs Featuring Michelle Obama, Jill Biden
NPR has history of being accused of liberal bias
History Maker shares experiences
Pictures solicited for history

History to Air PSAs Featuring Michelle Obama, Jill Biden

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 01:15 PM PDT

Launches campaign in support of "Thank a Veteran at Work"...

NPR has history of being accused of liberal bias

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 11:16 AM PDT

Conservatives have long criticized National Public Radio (NPR) for its perceived liberal bias. With Juan Williams' recent firing — for comments about Muslims he made Monday on Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" — NPR critics are again highlighting the government-funded radio network's left-wing tilt.

History Maker shares experiences

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 09:01 AM PDT

History Makers, Inc. asked members to participate in its Sept. 17 National Education Day, and local History Maker Alyce Earl-Jenkins answered the call, speaking to sixth- and eighth-grade students at Rosa Parks Pre-K-8 school in Dayton.Earl-Jenkins, a Birmingham, Ala., native, was asked to join The History Makers, a national organization highlighting achievements of African Americans, in 2007 ...

Pictures solicited for history

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 09:48 PM PDT

Duxbury residents are being asked to sift through their family photos and bring them to the library on Saturday for the chance to make history.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

“Zero History by William Gibson (review)” plus 3 more

Zero History by William Gibson (review)
History textbook stirs controversy about Civil War
'Simpsons' history suffers from excessive speculation
Greek court rewrites history on 1922 'traitors'

Zero History by William Gibson (review)

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 04:12 PM PDT

William Gibson was an avid reader of science fiction as a teenager and as a writer he has been an innovator of the form

History textbook stirs controversy about Civil War

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 03:21 PM PDT

A history book used in some school districts in Virginia incorrectly claims thousands of African-Americans fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.

'Simpsons' history suffers from excessive speculation

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 03:07 PM PDT

A couple weeks ago, The Simpsons asked controversial graffiti artist Banksy to direct the series' opening "couch gag."

Greek court rewrites history on 1922 'traitors'

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 02:37 PM PDT

Reversing one of the most infamous court decisions in Greek history, the Supreme Court has posthumously acquitted six top politicians and soldiers executed nearly 90 years ago for a crushing military defeat that indelibly marked modern Greece.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

“Quilts capture women's history” plus 3 more

Quilts capture women's history
Meryl Streep, Female Symbols and The National Women's History Museum
History in making as Tuqiri called up
Learn a Little History on The Island of Natuna Subi

Quilts capture women's history

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 09:20 AM PDT

The lives of famous women from Scotland are captured in quilt work for a new exhibition in Stirling.

Meryl Streep, Female Symbols and The National Women's History Museum

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 08:44 AM PDT

Hollywood power house Meryl Streep and hundreds of other females, including Senator Susan Collins (R

History in making as Tuqiri called up

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 06:00 AM PDT

LOTE Tuqiri knew he was standing on the brink of history when he checked out his Twitter page shortly after being recalled to the Kangaroos.

Learn a Little History on The Island of Natuna Subi

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 02:48 AM PDT

Natuna - Learn a little history of Natuna Island formerly called Seven also exist on the island of Subi. At that time, joining the Seven Islands of Riau Islands contry Indonesia, have been ruled a few people "Tokong Island", Tekong or Master, the term given to Datuk Rich on Seven Island region.

Monday, October 18, 2010

“Pages of history” plus 3 more

Pages of history
Mash-up history
History and highlights of the space shuttle program
Columnist: History does not favor Oklahoma; TCU needs serious help in BCS

Pages of history

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 06:02 PM PDT

A PASSION for church cricket has seen Steven Hedgcock compile a book on the history of the Western Suburbs United Churches Cricket Association.

Mash-up history

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:43 PM PDT

The late UNLV historian Hal Rothman had a knack for summarizing a series of events or a historical turning point with one creative and well-wrought phrase or sentence. For example, he frequently described modern Las Vegas as "the first city of the 21st century" and "the new Detroit." He wrote: "Once a pariah, Las Vegas had become a paradigm of the postindustrial economy."

History and highlights of the space shuttle program

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 02:37 PM PDT

The era of the NASA space shuttle began with the very first orbital space shuttle flight that launched at three seconds after 7 a.m. on April 12, 1981. With more than 130 missions completed, the space shuttle program will be retired with its 134th and final mission, scheduled to launch at 4:33 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2011.

Columnist: History does not favor Oklahoma; TCU needs serious help in BCS

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 02:16 PM PDT

We found out Sunday not all the curveballs are being thrown in the baseball playoffs. "Uncle Charlie" caught college football looking in the name of Oklahoma, which took advantage of a whirlwind weekend of upsets to somehow seize the top spot in the first Bowl Championship Series standings.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

“Living history floods Beauvior for Fall Muster” plus 3 more

Living history floods Beauvior for Fall Muster
Non-AQs make history in BCS standings
History Center opening, fundraisers highlight week ahead
History-making aid convoy about to bust Gaza siege

Living history floods Beauvior for Fall Muster

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 06:21 PM PDT

It's said that old times here are not forgotten. That could be why history buffs come each year to Beauvior to recreate the civil war era. But the real reason behind their dedication to such a turbulent period may surprise you.

Non-AQs make history in BCS standings

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 06:07 PM PDT

The good news for the non-automatic qualifying conferences is they made history when the BCS standings were released on Sunday night. For the first time in history, three teams are ranked in the Top 10. Boise State debuts at No. 3 -- no school from a non-automatic qualifying conference has ever been ranked in the Top 3 in the 12-year history of the BCS rankings. TCU is No. 5 and Utah is No. 9 ...

History Center opening, fundraisers highlight week ahead

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 05:55 PM PDT

The North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace opens this week, with a dedication on Friday that culminates more than a decade of planning and building.

History-making aid convoy about to bust Gaza siege

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 03:58 PM PDT

Today the international aid convoy to Gaza, whose three columns have driven from England, North Africa and the Arab East to link up in Syria, leaves land and takes to the waters of the Mediterranean.