I was very saddened to hear of Arnold Scaasi’s passing. Arnold was a wonderful designer who knew how to combine fantasy and craftsmanship. He made many fabulous outfits for me over the years and unfortunately, only one of them stole … Read more »
Dr. Noel Bairey Merz, WHA Scientific Advisor, Letter to the Editor
Why Science Needs Female Mice (editorial, July 19) is a slam-dunk, drawing much-needed attention to the lack of female subjects in disease research.
The lack of gender equity is … Read more »
Thank those heavens for the H20. All living plants need rainwater with nitrogen.
July 9th, Parched grass:
July 20th… after two days of rain. Green grass:
… Omar was my first leading man in the movies. He was handsome, sophisticated and charming. He was a proud Egyptian and in some people’s eyes, the idea of casting him in ‘Funny Girl’ was considered controversial. Yet somehow, under the … Read more »
Throughout the years, Kirk Kerkorian was a man of extraordinary generosity. He rarely sought attention or acknowledgement for his contributions.
In 1969 I opened Mr. Kerkorian’s International Hotel in Las Vegas. Not until New Year’s Eve 1993 did I return … Read more »
I would like to join with the Humane Society International in its effort to draw world attention to the barbarity of an annual festival in China celebrating… yes, celebrating… the human consumption of dogs. Dogs became domesticated, became in every … Read more »
The decision of the Supreme Court to recognize that same sex Americans should enjoy the right to any state sanctioned marriage is a cause for celebration.
This is a triumph for love and commitment. I salute the tireless work of … Read more »
Associated Press recently requested the changes Barbra Streisand and James Brolin have initiated to conserve water at their home. Here are the five specifics they provided:
1. We’re working with a company that specializes in water reuse technology, to devise … Read more »
By Barbra Streisand for The Washington Post.
Barbra Streisand is co-founder of the Women’s Heart Alliance.
My eyes were opened to gender inequality when I was 26.
I’d decided I wanted to make a movie based on Isaac Bashevis Singer’s … Read more »
By Barbra Streisand
In the wake of the financial crisis, President Obama took the helm of a sinking economic ship and help to right it. The unemployment rate is now once again at pre-recession levels — the lowest in seven … Read more »
