December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012
Dick Clark stood as an avatar of rock 'n' roll virtually from its birth and, until his death on April 18, 2012 at age 82, as a cultural touchstone for boomers and their grand kids alike. His identity as "the world's oldest teenager" became strained in recent years, as time and infirmity caught up with his enduring boyishness. But he owned New Year's Eve after four decades hosting his annual telecast on ABC from Times Square.
And as a producer and entertainment entrepreneur, he was a media titan: his Dick Clark Productions supplied movies, game shows, beauty contests and more to TV, and, for a time in the 1980s, he boasted programs on all three networks.
Webcams have been switched on at the Statue of Liberty during a ceremony marking the monument's 125th anniversary. The Internet-connected cameras will let viewers gaze out at New York Harbor and see visitors on the grounds below.
February 24, 1955- October 5, 2011
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Steve was a dear friend and mentor to many Apple employees around the world.
Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
Discussion about gay teen suicide has swelled in the US and accross the world after the death of 14-year-old New York native Jamey Rodemeyer, who reportedly took his own life following years of cruel taunts from peers over his sexual orientation. Who is to blame? What needs to be done about the problem? Community of Lights has been a strong supporter of the Trevor Project for the prevention of gay teen age suicide. Jamey recorded a "It Get's Better" message on Youtube four months before taking his life. In his May recording, Jamey had said: "Just love yourself and you're set. And I promise you, It'll get better."