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Sci-fi fans rejoice: Leonard Nimoy at Emerald City ComiCon Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:40AMHe became a science-fiction character so iconic that even a new president’s demeanor has been compared to him. And yet Leonard Nimoy , the original Spock from “ Star Trek ,” is not ready to retire. He’s just going to be giving those famous pointy ears a rest.
Writers: Penned in or breaking out? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:19AMTheatre director Mike van Graan's keynote address to the Time of the Writer Festival began with the larger symbolism of the "storming out" of Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana from a lesbian photographic exhibition at Constitution Hill.
A week's worth of good music starting Friday, March 12, 2010 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:14AMHelen Gillet plays Foburg Fest this weekend. Friday March 12The New Orleans indie-rock scene has been slowly but surely building momentum over the past few years, and Friday night, it announces its solidarity with the first annual Foburg Fest....
Read: The best for kids Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:07AMEVERY year since 1952, the Book Review has asked a panel of judges to select 10 books from among the several thousand children’s books published that year.
'Little Billy' punks the famous and notorious Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:04AMASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - Over the years, "Little Billy" learned much from the country's top minds. Secretaries of state, touched by the 10-year-old's handwritten letters on grade-school notepaper, wrote back advising him how to settle a treehouse dispute with his sister. O.J. Simpson's lawyer told him how to get off the hook on accusations he destroyed a doll. A publisher of racy magazines ...
What's On: March 12 2010 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:34AMClick to view events in your city.
Escaping politics in NYC art world Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:25AMI find it impossible to turn away from politics. I can’t stop reading New York Times op-ed columns. I am unable to give up watching MSNBC left-liberal talkers, or avoid engaging in heated political discussions with friends.
Elvis' clash with newspaper editors on view at Newseum in DC Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:25AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- A spark that helped ignite Elvis Presley's fame more than 50 years ago was lit by the newspaper editors and critics who hated him. They detested his voice and thought his moves were unfit for family publications, all while teenagers went wild.
Richard Roeper & Roe Conn on WLS-AM Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:01AMSun-Times columnist Richard Roeper will partner with Roe Conn on his afternoon drive radio show on WLS-AM (890), beginning April 12, the station announced Thursday. "I'm really excited," Roeper said. "I hadn't done radio in a long time, but when I decided I wanted to get back into it, I couldn't think of a better fit for me."
Fashion world is inspired by edgier 'Alice' Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:01AMNEW YORK - The fashion world has found a muse at the movies: "Alice in Wonderland."
Minn. lawmaker: No more violent hotel porn Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17PMOne Minnesota lawmaker wants state employees to stay out of hotels with violent porn while traveling for work.
Giles Deacon: An audience with the king of British fashion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:19PMWhen Giles Deacon was invited to Florence as a guest of the chic trade fair Pitti W, he had the pick of the city's Renaissance palazzos in which to show his pre-collection. Unfortunately, they reminded Deacon of "drawing schools that Emma Thompson makes films about" and that, as anyone familiar with his decidedly non-Merchant Ivory designs will concur, "is not what we are about".
Jamie Byng goes for bling: Dizzee joins Canongate Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:18PMTHE success stories of Scottish publisher Canongate Books have ranged from prize-winning literary novelists to the best-selling memoirs of president Barack Obama.
Newton track to have ‘Go Danica’ campaign Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:15PMIowa Speedway race fans will have an opportunity to voice their support for Danica Patrick as the track kicks off its “Go Danica” campaign to encourage the iconic Izod IndyCar star to drive her “Go Daddy” Chevrolet in the track’s 250-lap NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, July 31.
My Life In Travel: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, interior designer and broadcaster Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:12PMLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen says: 'Lisbon really surprised me. I was filming there and it was exquisite' First holiday memory?
The Movie Maven's Oscar preview Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:01PMOscar winner Anthony Hopkins said that winning one of the statuettes doesn't really change your life. As he put it, "you're still mortal." That said, a lot of actors, directors and producers are holding their breath and hoping they hear their name after the phrase: The Oscar goes to...
Sci-fi showdown: Methane mess vs. magic fuel cells Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:59PMIn Silicon Valley, an energy startup vows to save the world. In the Arctic, higher temps provide ample motivation
WCCO's Don Shelby remembers his colleague Darcy Pohland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:42PMDarcy Pohland, a veteran reporter for WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities, was one of the few quadriplegic TV reporters in the country. A station spokesperson says Pohland's caregiver found her this morning in her Minneapolis home. She was 48.
Walker's "Abstract Resistance" reflects harsh realities Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:38PMThe exhibit turns an uncompromising eye on contemporary society.
Flood outlook for western Minnesota Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:32PMThere were some quiet sighs of relief in western Minnesota areas along the Minnesota River with the new flood outlook. With heavy snowpack in the area, the cities of Montevideo and Granite Falls are preparing for flooding.
World music singer Omega performs Saturday in Teaneck Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:46AMWHO: Omega Bugembe Okello. WHAT: World music, jazz. WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck; 201-836-3499 or puffincul turalforum.org.
Theater Review | The 101 Dalmatians Musical: Spotty production keeps young pups entertained Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:36AMThe 101 Dalmatians Musical is hardly a classic, but its slapdash charm makes for a mildly enjoyable couple hours of theater. The adaptation by B.T. McNicholl stays closer to the whimsical Dodie Smith novel than to the familiar Disney movie, although the two aren't different enough to cause much confusion to young fans of the film.
New study outlines a generation of snackers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:35AMKids now get 27% of their calories from junk food Lara DiPaola makes brownies with applesauce instead of oil, sneaks shredded carrots into her son's macaroni and cheese and gets her four children to tend to the pears, squash and tomatoes in the family garden.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow Announces Launch of New TV Show for Fall 2010! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:18AMTreasure Hunters Roadshow Announces Launch of New TV Show for Fall 2010!
adult education Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:17AMHunter safety course, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 12, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Crown Point, adults are encouraged to take the class with their children, 947-7275 AN EVENING OUT Windiana concert, 7:30 tonight, Portage High School East auditorium, 6450 U.S. 6, $15 adults; $5 students, 762-3714, 762-6642 St. Patrick's Day dinner-dance, 6 to ...
HIGHLAND PARK Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:12AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 599-6902.
Weekly planner Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:02AMHunter Education Safety Course, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Crown Point, adults are encouraged to take the class with their children, 947-7275 AN EVENING OUT Windiana Concert, 7:30 tonight, Portage High School East auditorium, 6450 U.S. 6, $15 adults; $5 students, 762-3714, 762-6642 St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance ...
Zadzooks: Aliens vs. Predator review Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:46AMSuperhero and cartoon characters are integral parts of the electronic entertainment industry. With this in mind, I salute the meld of pop-culture character and video game with a look at Aliens vs. Predator (from Sega, reviewed for Xbox 360, rated M for mature, $59.99). Three species hunt each other and fight for survival in this first-person shooter starring a pair of sci-fi horror icons. Based ...
Loose change Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:15PMJamie Lee Curtis narrates this documentary about soil and how we mess it up. Not to be confused with the musical sequel to Joe Dirt . Free. Check out work by a group of artists who are inspired by pop culture and the avant-garde.
BalletMet erotic dance tells medieval tales Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:59PMThe powerful musical score of “Carmina Burana” has become a darling of pop culture, used excessively in movie trailers and commercials, such as a series of Gatorade commercials in 2007. BalletMet hopes to restore the score’s musical integrity in its performance inspired by the song.
Stargazing Q&A | 'Human Target' star is in our sights Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:34PMThe man who stars on Fox’s “Human Target,” Mark Valley, looks familiar. What else has he been in?
Fashion Week in NY: Nurturing future style makers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:12PMBy Faiza Elmasry A passion for fashion pays off. Industry recognizes, nurtures future style makers During the recent Fashion Week in New York City, top designers unveiled their fall and winter collections to buyers, the public and young students who hope to one day see their own designs on the catwalk. Arianna Janelle Moultrie has always had a passion for fashion. "When I was in third grade, I ...
'Nip/Tuck,' which changed cable TV, goes out on an understated note Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:15PMAnd that's intentional, on the part of creator Ryan Murphy. "Tell me what you don't like about yourself."
Hurt Locker faces lawsuit by Fieger for Michigan soldier Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:33PMWith the 82nd Academy Awards days away, attorney Geoffrey Fieger's office announced today that it is filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a front-running best picture nominee.
MARTIN SAMUEL: It's time the boo boys stopped hanging John Terry out to dry... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:24PMJohn Terry: have you ever considered that he might have learned his lesson?
Regina Hackett takes her Art to Go Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:22PMARTicles , the blog of the National Arts Journalism Program, is back with a snappy redesign and a robust participant lineup. I was especially taken with Peter Plagens' attempt to link Holden Caulfield ( The Catcher in the Rye ) with Andy Warhol - bad boys fictional and reality-based - who brought high culture down, here .
Hillsborough crossword solver comes within a few syllables of winning national tournament Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:02PMHILLSBOROUGH — When most people are enjoying a glass of wine or hot shower to wind down after a long day, 35-year-old Howard Barkin opens his newspaper to the crossword puzzle.
Reimagining The 'Tragic Mulatto' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:39PMHeidi Durrow's debut novel, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, explores biracial identity in young adulthood. The book has received critical acclaim as well as the Bellwether Prize for fiction that addresses issues of social justice.
William Shatner to receive lifetime achievement award at Banff TV fest Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:35PMBANFF, Alta. - William Shatner will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this year's Banff World Television Festival.
Project Runway Videogame for Wii Struts into Retail Stores Nationwide Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:35PMProject Runway (Wii) Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and Season 6 contestants "Make it Work" in this fashion forward videogame now available on Wii.
resource center Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:11PMReceive the latest technology news and information. Durbin to introduce Internet human rights bill A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation that would impose criminal or civil penalties on U.S. Internet companies that bow to pressure from foreign governments and violate human rights.
Tweeting against Goldman Sachs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:09PMThe investment bank warns in an SEC filing that bad publicity could hurt profits. Does that include mean tweets?
Too old for Hollywood? Try film directing Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:02PMLOS ANGELES – Want to be an actor, but you are beyond your 20s. Perhaps a career as a screenwriter, but you heard about age discrimination. Try directing, filmmakers are having all the luck these days -- at any age.
TV GUIDE NETWORK'S "25 BIGGEST TV BLUNDERS" SPECIAL DELIVERS 3.3 MILLION VIEWERS AND BECOMES #1 RATED SPECIAL AMONG ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:56PMTV Guide Network spins the numbers for Sunday, February 28.
Illfonic Brings Underground Arena FPS, Nexuiz to Console Gamers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:50PMNexuiz (Wii) Cult futuristic based shooter coming to consoles in 2010.
Booker T & the MG's:More Than Just Green Onions Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:42PMIn the mid to late 70's, in it's pop hey day, disco, ran roughshod over R&B and Funk, basically shuffling both genres out of the pop culture mix. Disco was cheap to make, a producers medium, and it was popular. Quickly gone were all the fussy artists and their expensive bands..the biz had found the solution. Some folks didn't go for it though..the anti-disco backlash quickly drove the genre back ...
Erica Watson: 25 Biggest TV Blunders: When Bad Things Happen to Good TV! Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:20PMI've been a "talking head" or "pop culture pundit" on many television shows, but I must say that the "25 Biggest TV Blunders" that will...
Erica Watson: 25 Biggest TV Blunders: When Bad Things Happen to Good TV! Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:20PMI've been a "talking head" or "pop culture pundit" on many television shows, but I must say that the "25 Biggest TV Blunders" that will...
Event ratings soar, and social media takes credit Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:17PMSF Chronicle reports: “After years of dwindling ratings and increasingly fractured audiences, big event pop culture has made a comeback. Though there are particular reasons for each of these successes, one unifying theory is that social media networks are magnifying these audiences.” Read more.
Event ratings soar, and social media takes credit Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:17PMSF Chronicle reports: “After years of dwindling ratings and increasingly fractured audiences, big event pop culture has made a comeback. Though there are particular reasons for each of these successes, one unifying theory is that social media networks are magnifying these audiences.” Read more.