'The Latino List' shines a light on culture's sense of 'in-betweenness'
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:26:50 -0700

But that essential notion about Latino reality only occasionally makes it into Greenfield-Sanders' third film about people of color in America . The first two were "The Black List" collaborations with film critic Elvis Mitchell, that aired in 2008 and ...

Former De Paul student shines on 'X Factor'
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:16 -0700

After the news that Simon Cowell would be leaving the hit reality show " American Idol" last year, audiences across America waited to see what he would do next. The highly-noted music producer came this September to Fox with the premiere of the UK's ...

America Celebrates National Plug In Day
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:39:20 -0700

By Jace Shoemaker-... on October 17, 2011 October 16th is National Plug In Day, a nationwide observance that shines the spotlight on the many benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). While electric vehicles have become more affordable and ...

An Atlanta Tradition Shines Bright this Thanksgiving
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:33:56 -0700

The tradition continues this year as American Idol Season 10 winner Scotty Mc Creery takes the stage to partake in the tradition. The stars will shine bright Thanksgiving night with performances by Grammy Award winning gospel duo Mary Mary, ...

Goldman Earnings Sour, Bank of America Shines
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:36:23 -0700

By Franklin Yu A Bank of America branch in Chicago, Ill. Bank of America Corp. reported a surprisingly high profit in the last quarter as consumers becoming more financially responsible and paying off their credit cards and loans on time. ...

Chilean car shines in solar auto competition
Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:30:00 -0700

CALAMA, Chile Latin America's first big solar car competition has a winner: a Chilean entry named Intikalpa sped to success in the Atacama Solar Challenge. Intikalpa -- which means solar energy in the indigenous Quechua language of the Andes -- beat ...

Oldcastle shines light on 1950s America TV
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:26:05 -0700

Therefore, if a scandal broke in the present day that a game show was fixed, it would barely create a ripple in American culture. However, in the late 1950s, when television was a burgeoning new method of entertainment and communication, Americans were ...

Bid to save U.S. murals shines light on Canadian artist
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:03:13 -0700

A bulldozer is shown menacing the community, symbolizing the conflicts that occurred widely throughout urban North America four decades ago as gentrification projects pitted municipal leaders and business interests against grassroots activists, ...

Golden Week shines for shops
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:11:11 -0700

The accelerated spending growth should remain in place going forward, boosted by steady increases in urban wages, said Bank of America Merrill Lynch in a report. "Chinese consumers were upbeat during the Golden Week," Lu Ting, a Hong Kong-based ...

Chicago's Michael Shannon shines in 'Shelter'
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:22:38 -0700

Some critics have suggested the story is a metaphor for America's families threatened by an unstable world about to destroy them, physically or economically. The real question remains: Are the dreams a portent or the manifestation of a malfunctioning ...

The Sun Shines Through Blitzen Trapper's Rootsy Reflection
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:22:17 -0700

It's a bike made for long travel, and really only useful in America , because it's so big," Earley says. "That is what it evokes, and I don't think it's really deliberate in any way. It just sort of sounded right." It matches the album's journeying ...

Analysis: Knox case shines spotlight on Italian police methods
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:55:38 -0700

Italian media reveled on Tuesday in US praise for a justice system that allowed the case to be reviewed and overthrown. A commentary in the New York Times said "Bravo for Italy" and noted that in America Knox could even have ended up executed rather ...

A suggested survival list
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:34:56 -0700

Of course, in dangerous game territory, you will need the power of a 10mm (the Glock 20 shines here), .45 Long Colt, .44 Special or .44 Magnum, or even a .454 Casull. These calibers are not for the limp-wristed, but when one is facing a brown bear or ...

50 years later, slain trooper's star still shines brightly
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:05:18 -0700

In his senior year at Pasco High School in 1948, he was captain of the championship football team, vice president of the Future Farmers of America and secure enough to sing in the glee club. His classmates voted him the most popular student. ...

The Bangles interview: back with new album 'Sweetheart of the Sun'
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:57:55 -0700

Per Hoffs, LA is like paradise the sun shines 360 days a year, the flowers are always in bloom but meanwhile, so many people are walking around alienated, depressed and anxious. Themes of the many challenges faced in any long-term relationship, ...

Lansdowne Folk shines spotlight on songwriters
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:29:06 -0700

Steve and Cindy have been featured on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and Mountain Stage, and have delighted audiences across North America and Europe with their music, warmth, and humor. Their web page, www.compassrosemusic.com, ...

Emily Van Camp Shines with Classic Black Pumps
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:47:49 -0700

(Getty Images North America )more pics Emily Van Camp Emily Van Camp looked ladylike at the 2011 Environmental Media Awards in a demure glittering long-sleeved dress. She accessorized the look with classic black pumps and a black clutch. ...

Tinsley Mortimer Shines in a Strapless Dress
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:14:02 -0700

(Getty Images North America )more pics Tinsley Mortimer Tinsley Mortimer shined at the Sirius event in a strapless sky blue cocktail dress. The ruched chiffon design was perfect for the starlet. Black satin pumps and a snakeskin clutch completed her ...

Klinsmann needs to slow 'em down
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:23:19 -0700

by Mike Woitalla, October 13th, 2011 2:08AM [MY VIEW] The dismal results of Jurgen Klinsmann's first five friendly games -- just one win will be rendered irrelevant if his team shines in World Cup qualifying and does more at Brazil 2014 than the USA ...

Monacelli Shines On Defense For Washington & Jefferson
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:05:59 -0700

The Bulls are 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the Mid- America Conference heading into Saturday's game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Freshman Cam Baker (Mayville/Chautauqua Lake) is a linebacker for the Ithaca Bombers football team. ...