After a day of protests, Concerts for America presented a star-studded program at historic Cooper Union to be broadcast July 8.
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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Framed, by Adolf’ by Chong Tze Chien and The Finger Players
Well acted and with wit, humour, and insight, Chien's play about a painting purportedly by Hitler provided an interesting exploration of one of humankind's darkest periods.
Read More »Federal Judges Tell States to Give Muslim Inmates Ramadan Meals
The lawsuit filed in each state alleged the constitutional rights of the inmates were being violated by the prison’s failure to accommodate their religious practices and provide adequate nutrition.
Read More »Americans Need to Take Their Vacation Days
Make the time that is your own truly yours.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Memory Warp: How the Myth of Repressed Memory Arose and Refuses to Die’
Science writer/scholar Mark Pendergrast continues on the tough subject of repressed memory in his book 'Memory Warp' (3.5 stars), which follows his 1995 book 'Victims of Memory.'
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘The Moon is Less Bright’ by Goh Poh Seng, from The Second Breakfast Company
In this outdated 1964 play, Goh explored life in a farm on the outskirts of Singapore, where two families with differences in class, wealth, backgrounds, lifestyles, and opinions collide.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Anthem Libertarian Film Festival’s Jo Ann Skousen on Film and the Voice of Reason
'I am hopeful that providing a venue for libertarian films, like this festival, will encourage more producers to green-light libertarian scripts. Meanwhile, we have nine outstanding short narratives this year, covering topics from envy and revenge to immigration and justice. Most of them are made by women and about women, which pleases me as well.'
Read More »Independence Day 2018 – Don’t Mourn, Organize!
This Independence Day, don't mourn. Organize!
Read More »Product Review: Polaroid Flexi LED Lighting Panel Provides Lightweight, Flexible Lighting
For photographers like me who do most of our shoots at remote locations such as conferences or film festivals, the Polaroid Flexi LED Lighting Panel should prove a valuable and useful accessory. It will be part of my kit on my next assignment.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Food Talk: A Parents’ Guide to Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids of All Ages’ by Sanjay Raja
New book, 'The Food Talk' by Sanjay Raja, gives tips on how to talk to kids about their eating habits.
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