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'The Scottsboro Boys' examines racial injustice

Let's get right to the point. "The Scottsboro Boys" is a staggeringly inventive piece of musical theater.

Its intentions are serious, its execution pretty much pitch perfect, and its entertainment value — featuring what is the final score by John Kander and Fred Ebb — of the highest order.

Yet the show, which opened Wednesday at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre, could not have found a more somber, real-life subject to musicalize: the story of nine young black men accused of rapin

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Added by Eric Hornaday on March 11, 2010 at 5:18am — No Comments

From the Inside Out

“A lot of people say they want to get out of pain, and I'm sure that's true, but they aren't willing to make healing a high priority. They aren't willing to look inside to see the source of their pain in order to deal with it.” ~ Lindsay Wagner About a week ago, my oldest son got hurt playing basketball. What initially appeared as a red, slightly swollen bump, changed color over time, and became a silver-dollar-sized brown and yellow bruise covering the inside of his wrist. The other night, h… Continue

Added by Sandra Carrington-Smith on March 11, 2010 at 4:41am — No Comments

First page of my book. Werekind: the origin

People read all these story books and think it's great to find out that you are different. A lowly peasant boy suddenly finding out that he has magical powers and gets everything that he has ever wished for because of it. Nothing is ever said of his friends and family shunning him or society thinking he is an abomination to be hunted down and killed for no greater crime than an accident of birth. Those stories really bug me... I'm cynical I know, but I'll tell you how all started and maybe you… Continue

Added by Nicole Seal on March 11, 2010 at 3:08am — No Comments

It takes patience!

It takes patience! Chris Keys

Time, as the old song goes, time keeps on slipping, slipping into the future. I sure can tell. Everyday is racing past in some respects and in others it feels like time has come to a stand still.

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Added by Chris keys on March 10, 2010 at 8:40pm — No Comments

24 things I have learned from watching 24

1. Everywhere in the world is within 15 mins drive/flight of CTU Headquarters.
2. The best analysts always have personal issues which
they can’t talk about.
3.Jack Bauer is indestructible. Stabbing him, shooting
him or electrocuting him just makes him speak above a whisper and he
will allow you to continue until he’s ready to fight back. Then he will
knock you out with one punch.

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Added by Dan Smith on March 10, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Book I Never Wrote - A First Edition Misprint

Last night was a bit of a rollercoaster. After reaching the top when I received the copies of Housekeeping for the Soul I had ordered two weeks ago, I took a fast dip when one of my contacts sent me a message and told me that the advance copy she received today for review was misprinted – right jacket and wrong book inside of it! I am of firm belief that people’s paths cross for a reason, but this unexpected merging of literary children created sheer panic. Within a matter of hours, I went from… Continue

Added by Sandra Carrington-Smith on March 10, 2010 at 5:08am — No Comments

On `Idol,' Bowersox shines; 3 sink in judges' eyes

If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and Katelyn Epperly should be nervous about making it into the top 12.

The three received uniformly negative comments from the Fox TV show's judging panel after performing Tuesday night, while the other five female singers all hit high notes. Simon Cowell called soulful Crystal Bowersox the contestant to beat.

The eight male semifinalists will perform Wednesday, with the top six vote-get

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Added by Eric Hornaday on March 10, 2010 at 3:02am — No Comments

www.aypearl.com explain The health protection function of pearl

since antiquity，Beautiful pearl necklace ，pearl bracelets and pearl earrings are much loved by women.As a kind of precious metal, pearl symbolizes wealth and power from of old .Because pearl jewelry not only use in decoration of personal appearance ,more importantly, pearl jewelry has various health care function. According to some historical records on Chinese medical books in ancient,There was also mentioned the je… Continue

Added by fairy0610 on March 9, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday Bow Wow

Today ma manz Bow Birthday
i remember the role he played
when he roller skate
Young 23 coming in with a debate
Knowing what's going on is never too late

From the Bow to the WOW
young man getting Money in style
No reason to question How
that's just how he get down

At age 13 he did his thing
I'm still lovin' Bow Wow
a natural born King
look so fly without bling

A young boy who had otha fellas wanting braids
after… Continue

Added by Bryneen Gary on March 9, 2010 at 3:24pm — No Comments

Can Handle The Truth

Ta-Day we call it self hating
if you ain't defending nobody or being bothered
then why are you faking

Michelle Obama in the League of best Icons
Fighting Obesity in Children leaves more room to Fond
The First Family Matters, why do you think they Won
Critics come around because they're lives without Fun

We in there like the Superbowl Champs
Got losers feeling like, they're in bootcamp
The ones without Love, get spent like a Foodstamp

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Added by Bryneen Gary on March 9, 2010 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Oscar's big question: How did David slay Goliath?

For Hollywood pundits, industry folk and Oscar fans still paying attention on Monday, a major question remained: How did David slay Goliath?

For as much as "The Hurt Locker" was the critics' darling, it had three major strikes against it in its battle against the mighty James Cameron's "Avatar."

First, the box office was paltry — it's taken in just $14.7 million domestically, compared to an amazing $720.6 million for "Avatar." That makes "The Hurt Locker" the lowest-grossing bes

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Added by Eric Hornaday on March 9, 2010 at 6:47am — No Comments

Heaven on Earth

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” ~ Henry D. Thoreau Although I’ve heard the expression ‘Heaven on earth’ many times, it was only yesterday that I realized how easily we misinterpret its meaning. While I buy into the concept that to get to the light at the end of the tunnel one must first go through the tunnel, I also feel that the road has been particularly long and rough this year – with sub-freezing temperatures almost everyday, and a pale sun too timid to overpower the… Continue

Added by Sandra Carrington-Smith on March 9, 2010 at 4:51am — No Comments

AYpearl.com explain how to Find your Own Crystal jewelry

Wearing crystal jewelry will make you look pure and fresh. Especially in summer, young people always feel sleepy because of the hot weather. Crystal has the function of balance your energy, which will help you calm down and be quiet in mind. If you have enough spare time, go to shops one by one, to get in touch with each crystal, and most of the time, you can just buy crystal on instinct. Remember that you need to t… Continue

Added by fairy0610 on March 9, 2010 at 3:31am — No Comments

Pop Gucci handbags fall winter match with charming ladies

There is few brand can compete with Gucci brand for its gracefull appearance and noble quality, Gucci handbags are famous for its eternal design and elegance. Gucci handbags are very popular among the fashion girls. Now follow the editor, let's see the unique design of Gucci handbags in detail.
In the year of 2010, Gucci will launch Gucci bamboo handbags. The handles of the bags are made from bamboo which are from the nature. So the bags are no… Continue

Added by sara on March 9, 2010 at 2:16am — No Comments

D'Angelo accused of soliciting prostitute in NYC

Authorities say D'Angelo was caught in New York City trying to pay $40 for sex with an undercover cop posing as a prostitute.

Police said Monday that the 36-year-old R&B singer was arrested early Saturday while behind the wheel of his Range Rover.

D'Angelo's real name is Michael Archer. He says in a statement that he pleaded not guilty and plans to fight the charge.

The statement says the singer hopes the public will "allow the American justice system to resolve the m

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Added by Eric Hornaday on March 8, 2010 at 3:08pm — No Comments

Snippets of Randomness

Sometimes random words just pop into my head. They come together and form a tiny little part of a story. I never have the heart to finish them. But for documentation purposes, her

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Added by Kyri Dannielle Hale on March 8, 2010 at 10:57am — No Comments

Jealous of the Moon

Trying on a brand new dress
But you haven't worn the old one yet.
You've come too far, to turn around now.
Giving up a good fight.
You're as strong as anyone.
You're back when you started from,
I see you're back where you started from.

Staring down the stars, jelous of the moon
You wish you could fly.
But you're staying where you are,
there's nothing you can do,
if you're too scared to try.

Drag your pretty head around
Swearing you're… Continue

Added by Kyri Dannielle Hale on March 8, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments

Angering Dreams and Little Girls

Last night she had a dream about Cole. It kind of just pissed her off. She thought she was all done dreaming about him and then here he is, popping his face into her dreams again. The dream was about him in many different ways, but his cameo was very short lasting a mere minute. His girlfriend however, asked her for advice. She told the girl to never ever cheat on him, to go to his shows even if they are brash and lo

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Added by Kyri Dannielle Hale on March 8, 2010 at 10:09am — No Comments

March 8 - International Women's Day

On September 19 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Women in other countries campaigned for justice for many years. In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) proposed the idea of an International Women's Day, which was launched the following year on March 19. Two new journals appeared the week before… Continue

Added by Sandra Carrington-Smith on March 8, 2010 at 9:01am — No Comments

Plan B

I should have known. I should have just felt the truth and accepted it. I new I wasn't that hot of a writer when i started out. My skills have grown since but still I need an editor. Probably always will. If you've been a fan for any lenght of time you know I like quotes and my favor one is "The most successful people are the ones who are good at Plan B! Yep PLan B! As is par for my life, I once again find myself staring at PLan B. The truth be told like everyone else,for the most part, I didn't… Continue

Added by Chris keys on March 7, 2010 at 10:32pm — No Comments

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'The Scottsboro Boys' examines racial injustice

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