'Thousand Pines' is about three families in the aftermath of a school shooting, trying to recover from the unthinkable. This all-too-timely story, directed by Austin Pendleton, is ultimately about grief, recovery, and healing.
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Florida Voters Restore Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights
Under the newly approved amendment, Florida residents who’ve been convicted of a felony can have their voting rights restored after they complete all terms of their sentence, including parole, probation, or restitution.
Read More »Honoring Those Who Have Served on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day we mark the 100th anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918 – the time when an armistice was signed with Germany to end World War I.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Leading in A Diverse Environment’ by Dr. Teddie Malangwasira
New book, 'Leading in a Diverse Environment' by Dr Teddie Malangwasira, offers tools for effective leadership in diverse organizations.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Swansong’ at the United Solo Festival
Fever-pitched and fully rounded, Andre de Vanny's performance in Conor McDermottroe's one-man play takes us on a dark ride of the heart and lands a punch right in the gut.
Read More »Election 2018 Aftermath: Baby Steps and Hope Renewed
After last night's mid-terms, I am hopeful that nationalist, authoritarian, and yes, racist (or at best race-baiting) POTUS, Donald J. Trump will finally be subjected to genuine checks and balances!
Read More »FringeNYC Review: ‘The Resistible Rise of JR Brinkley,’ Written/Directed by Edward Einhorn
The FringeNYC Festival shuttered with its last production performances on 28 October: 'The Resistible Rise of JR Brinkley,' Edward Einhorn's take-off on a Bertol Brecht classic served as the festivals' apt exclamation point.
Read More »Interview: Doug Hall, Author of ‘Driving Eureka!’ – Innovation Engineering
Interview with Doug Hall author of Driving Eureka! Problem Solving with Data Driven Methods & the Innovation Engineering System.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Regarding the Case of Joan of Arc’
'Regarding the Case of Joan of Arc' works out to be a metaphor for the current radicalization of Republican Christians in the USA, especially their hardcore faction and those advocating the use of violence to restore their alleged supremacy.
Read More »Book Review: ’Note – Bandi’ Edited by R Ramakumar
'Note Bandi', edited by R Ramakumar collects articles by academics and economists to detail the impact of India's so called demonetisation (note-bandi).
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