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Television review: 'My Trip to Al-Qaeda' Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe HBO documentary is a one-man show starring journalist Lawrence Wright, who went to the Middle East after 9/11 to understand the terrorist organization. I am a huge fan and general admirer of journalist Lawrence Wright, who is one of those people who actually do the kind of work so many of us, in the reproachful hours of the early morning or after that fifth beer, regretfully dream of doing ...
West Windsor man’s goal is to find a cure for movement disorder dystonia Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:54PMNoel Valero does indeed promise the world a rose garden. Tending to his roses at his home in West Windsor is part of the therapy that helps Valero deal with the neurological disorder that has put more than a few thorns into his world.
Television review: 'My Trip to Al-Qaeda' Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:16PMThe HBO documentary is a one-man show starring journalist Lawrence Wright, who went to the Middle East after 9/11 to understand the terrorist organization.
Wallace Baine, Baine Street: Two thumbs up for Mr. Thumbs-up Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:27AMWe newspaper drones don't have many famous role models, unless you count Clark Kent who, polls say, 18 percent of Americans believe is a real person .
England look to revive spirit of the Caribbean Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:57PMThe Twenty20 champions of the world are at last in action again today. England, unexpected but thrilling winners in the West Indies in May, will play their immediate predecessors as champions, Pakistan.
France's woes continue with start of 2012 Euro qualifying Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:05PMLOS ANGELES — Barely seven weeks after the end of the World Cup, Europe's major soccer powers returned to serious competition on Friday as qualifying for 2012 European Championship began.
Lorato 'Lala' Tebogo; Miss Botswana 2005 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:09AMMmegi: It's been five years since you were crowned Miss Botswana. Please take us back to the Miss Botswana Pageant in 2005. How was it for you?
Pat O'Brien writes open letter to Lindsay Lohan Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28PMTHR's guest columnist sends a poignant message to his fellow addict: "I've been through it."
Eric Alterman: Think Again: Anniversaries: Remembering Ted Kennedy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:17PMPrintEmailText-size: A A A Share: Aside from the (deeply disputed) numbers of people who gathered on the Mall last weekend, it's difficult to imagine that...
Heat's Da'Sean Butler tweets a children's story. About a purple dinosaur. It's a little weird. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:02PMSentences I never thought I would type include:The Miami Heat's Da'Sean Butler has tweeted a children's story. That involves Barney a purple dinosaur and "Family Guy."But there you have it. It's true. He tweeted a long story about a children's...
Da'Sean Butler's Children's Story Is Very Disturbing [Nba] Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:52AM# nba The WVU star and Heat second round pick wrote a children's story yesterday, about dinosaur poop, GameStop and "whoopie cakes." It's beyond bizarre, and he posted it on Twitter, 140 characters at a time. More »
Confessions of a Beauty Addict Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:49AMby Lindsay Ferrier I didn't really turn out quite as my mother had planned. Her most heartfelt desire was for me to marry a doctor and settle into… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Heat rookie forward Da'Sean Butler "tweets" a children's story Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:17PMThere are times in this business when you think you’ve seen it all. Over 23 years of covering the Heat, there are times I certainly have thought that.
Longevity = a hereditary factor + lifestyle Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:06PMWhy do some people live longer than others? The answer may very well consist of a combination of several factors including a complex system of genes and one’s lifestyle.
What Do "Goodfellas," Social Media, MTV, "The Terminator," Tequila, And Torture Have To Do With My New Favorite Band? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:33AMAt 39 years old, I'm still a pop culture kid. I love media, entertainment and technology. I can't sit still when I discuss them. It's not only a hobby; it's been my job for 15 years. That love is rooted in my admiration for the creativity and art that propels all forms of the industry.
Jason Hirschhorn: What Do 'Goodfellas,' Social Media, MTV, 'The Terminator,' Tequila and Torture Have To Do With My ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02AMAt 39 years old, I'm still a pop culture kid. I love media, entertainment and technology. I can't sit still when I discuss them. It's...
More NI pubs closing each week - Video Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:43PMNearly 100 pubs have closed in Northern Ireland in the past eight months. - Video available
The Simpsons: The 13th Season (Blu-ray) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:44AMRecommended The Movie: When it came to Season 13 of The Simpsons , there was a notable change in course behind the scenes. Al Jean, one of the original writers on the show when it started in 1989, left his show runner position after Season Four to pursue other opportunities, but returned during Season Ten and reclaimed his show runner title from Mike Scully. Since then, Jean has been controlling ...
Beyond the Rituals of Ramadan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:09PMTeo Nie Ching had in the best tradition of Ramadan come to a surau in her constituency to share in the iftar and to present a modest donation from the state. She had rightly assumed that to be her role as their representative to Parliament. By M. Bakri Musa Involved as we are in the many rituals of Ramadan (beyond the integral daytime fasting), it is not surprising that we fail to appreciate ...
At Bookstore, Even Those Not Buying Regret Its End Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:28PMWith more people choosing to buy books online, a Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side prepared to close early next year.
At Bookstore, Even Those Not Buying Regret Its End Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:44PMWith more people choosing to buy books online, a Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side prepares to close early next year.
Beyond The Rituals of Ramadan Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:16PMBeyond the Rituals of Ramadan M. Bakri Musa Involved as we are in the many rituals of Ramadan (beyond the integral daytime fasting), it is not surprising that we fail to appreciate much less live the true spirit of this holy month. This is especially so if we live in a predominantly Muslim country like Malaysia. Muslims [...]
Auto-Tune technology is not the big X Factor controversy, says Tony Parsons Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:57PMIf you stop all the loonies, nut jobs and crazies going on The X Factor then the show will only last for 15 minutes.
Elizabeth Davies: Without J.J. Abrams, TV is not worth watching Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:04PMMy name is Elizabeth, and I’m addicted to J.J. Abrams.
That elusive X factor Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:09PMIf there's one thing commercial television loves it's a rogue. But the trouble with a rogue is that sometimes he goes, well, a little bit rogue.
Aashayein: Not compelling enough Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:02AMAashayein has a unique story that starts with good intentions, but eventually the treatment amounts to nothing spectacular.
Remembering Jewish Doctors Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:57PMDescribed as a “celebration of the creativity of Soviet Yiddish culture on the anniversary of its near destruction,” the August 12 event at the Center for Jewish History was sponsored by the Congress for Jewish Culture, the Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, the Jewish Labor Committee, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Culture and the Forverts. Hosted by YIVO’s archivist, Hershl Glasser , with the ...
MEDIA DIET: Joseph Epstein: What I Read Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMHow do people deal with the torrent of information that rains down on us all? What's the secret to staying on top of the news without surrendering to the chaos of it? In this series, we ask people who seem well-informed to describe their media diets. Joseph Epstein, a distinguished essayist , is the former editor of The American Scholar, the author of a number of short-story collections, and a ...
Your classic Belgian GP Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:18AMWatch five great past races chosen from the BBC vaults, including the 1979 Belgian GP won by Ferrari's Jody Scheckter.
From Tragedy to Trend Story: In Defense of Virginia Quarterly Review Editor Ted Genoways Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:40PMOn July 30, Kevin Morrissey, the managing editor of The Virginia Quarterly Review , one of America's most respected and ascendant literary journals, took his own life, apparently unable to abide the pressures of his job. His suicide has since opened a debate on the issue of "workplace bullying" and called into question the integrity and morality of his boss, Ted Genoways, the editor of VQR ...
How to Save America's Graded Stakes Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:47AMThe announcement last week that the Maryland Jockey Club was cancelling the De Francis Dash was bad news for racing.
Tom Shales on the reality TV revolution at the Emmys Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:00PMAlthough skillfully scripted TV programs do have to compete against grungy reality TV shows for Emmy Awards -- a fairly recent, 21st-century development -- at least trained, professional actors have been spared the indignity of going up against somebody's Aunt Minny or Uncle Fudd, stars of such... Tom Shales - Television - Arts - Washington Post - Programs
Lloyd revives the 'Klomp award' Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:11AMSPORTING LIFE There were a few stunned viewers when expert commentator Matthew Lloyd was asked to name his ''player of the match'' for Collingwood-Adelaide encounter.
Shevchenko 'upset' by resignation of Ukraine national side coach Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:20AMKiev - Football star Andrei Schevchenko said he was "upset" by the recent resignation of the coach of Ukraine's national team, Myron Markevych, according to interview comments made public Monday.
‘I’ll make sure some good comes from my sister’s death’ Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:16PMTen years after the murder of Sarah Payne, Sarah’s Law is being rolled out nationwide – a massive success for Sarah’s mum Sara, 40, who has campaigned tirelessly, along with NotW. Here Sarah’s sister Charlotte, 15, speaks about creating a positive legacy...
First Edition Cycling News, Friday, August 20, 2010 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:33AMGeorge Hincapie (BMC Racing) crashed out of stage two of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah on Wednesday.
Blogs Last updated: August 18, 18:08 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:47AMChristian Vande Velde (Garmin-Transitions) will be at the start of next week’s Vuelta a España but has revealed to Cyclingnews that he almost quit the sport after he crashed out of this year’s Tour de France.
Sariska's chances go up in smoke Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:22PMRACING YORK REPORT:IT’S NOT often prestigious Group One flat races turn farcical but for those of a certain vintage yesterday’s Darley Yorkshire Oaks will always, thanks to Sariska, reek of metaphorical cigar smoke.
Big-mouth Dilshan escapes big penalty Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:40AMTillakaratne Dilshan instigated Suraj Randiv to bowl a no-ball to deny Virender Sehwag score a century.
On writing and being a writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:36AMWRITING has been the greatest love of my life since a very young age. Writing is its own best reward and I cannot think of a more fulfilling vocation in life.
She Was Something Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:11AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | The hardest lines Patricia Neal ever had to recite in a film were "Gort, Klaatu barada nikto! Klaatu barada nikto!"
Youth Olympics : 2 Ghanaian Swimmers Smuggled To Singapore? Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:07AMGhanaWeb, 18 August 2010 Four days into the maiden Youth Olympics in Singapore officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports have commenced investigation into how two unsanctioned swimmers managed to make their way to the Olympic Village to participate under the Ghana flag. Both swimmers, Wisdom Ofosuhene (50 m back stroke) and Ralf Quaye (100 m [...]
Singaporeans: Ng Ser Miang should resign as Chairman of Singapore YOG Organizing Committee Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:07PMOPINION The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) was billed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the PAP regime as a “premier” world sporting event, but turned out to be a FLOP of EPIC proportion with the games doomed even before it was officially opened, dogged by controversies of “DOG” food being given to [...]
Samira Ahmed: Targeted by the ruthless Twittermob Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:22PMWe like Twitter at Channel 4 News. Before @SamiraAhmedC4 was born in the spring I had two pieces of advice from old Twitter hands (one a science journalist) I trusted: 1. Twitter works best as a two way networking tool – asking as much as telling. And 2. Scientists, and the writer Ben Goldacre in particular, can get a bit aggressive on it.
A case of spectacular overreaction Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:09PMIF you had returned to India, say, two or three days ago from a trip to Papua New Guinea or Vanuatu — places where, one might presume, cricket controversies do not make the front pages of newspapers or feature in the headlines on 24/7 television — and then scanned the headlines in our newspapers and television without caring to go into the details, you might have thought that the rookie Sri ...
The McNuggets meltdown lady bests the flight attendant Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:11PMThis week in viral videos, and other alternate realities
Random Thoughts | Terry Mikesell: Basics for college should fit in one vehicle Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:55AMAbout this time last year, my wife and I were preparing to take our firstborn to college.
Victories of the vindicated Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:39PMAs Mark Latham plays a sort of unhinged court jester to Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, it's clear it will be Kevin Rudd and John Howard who will, in their own ways, play a key part in the outcome of Saturday’s poll. 16 Aug 2010 7:33 AM
Tom Grimes's "The Leash": Narrative Magazine's Friday Feature Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:39PMWhat's Your Reaction? Narrative Magazine : Tom Grimes, author of the newly released Mentor: A Memoir which traces his long friendship with legendary Iowa Writers' Workshop director Frank Conroy, is the author of five novels and director of the MFA Creative Writing Program at Texas State University.
Wish Me Luck: Series 1 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:05PMRecommended Engrossing and fairly suspenseful...when it sticks to the spying. Acorn Media has released Wish Me Luck: Series 1 , the first round of episodes from the 1987 ITV television series that looked at the celebrated exploits of the civilian female spies of Britain's SOE (Special Operations Executive), Prime Minister Churchill's secret organization devoted to overseas espionage and sabotage ...