Our weekly post for Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Not Learning Our Lessons in Farsi

The faces in the Tehran crowd are young, yet many are old enough to recall the last uprising in their country. Look a little closer at the photos today, and you might see older Iranians—men and women who can remember two uprisings ago, and the role America played in its outcome.

The Need for a Monitor

Mr. R. Allen Stanford has been indicted on 21 counts of embezzling up to $7 billion. We would like to think that, if we were his friend and he were indeed guilty, we would have offered him some valuable advice.

The Fourth of July: Throughout the Decades

Artist Guernsey Moore did many turn-of-century covers (at the turn of the 20th century, not the 21st), and the June 30, 1900, issue appears to be our first Fourth of July cover. Using colonials as representative of the Fourth was popular before the days of fancy fireworks and Fourth of July parades, although firecrackers showed up early.

Summer Pruning for Healthier Fruit

The pruning of fruit trees is often thought of as mainly a wintertime activity, but orchard experts now suggest pruning should take place all year round.

Parkinson’s Research Update

Here’s promising news about exercise and genetics from the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.

“Maybe it’s just as well the artist didn’t show after all. ”

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Crunchy Crouton, Summer Veggie, and Mozzarella Salad

This simple, sweet summer salad is loaded with color and flavor and is the perfect way to celebrate the best of summer produce. Because it’s easy to throw together, tasty, and healthy, it’s a great way to get kids interested in veggies (spinach can be added for more adventurous eaters).