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Book Review: Solidarity Politics for Millennials: A Guide to Ending the Oppression Olympics by Ange-Marie Hancock

Written on January 1, 2012 – 4:43 pm | by Jaxon Hallahan

Ange-Marie Hancock’s Solidarity Politics for Millennials is a wonderful contribution to the scholarly books about politics for the new upcoming generation of 20 to 30 year olds. Given the broad range of ages involved in American politics today, there is a distinct role for cross-generational discussions. The Millennials have to make an attempt to understand these discussions and join in the fight.

Hancock argues that there is a cultural generation gap between the Baby Boomers and the Millennials. This book tries to fulfill the positive potential of the current generation gap in American politics. Read full article…

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Song of the Day: ‘Day After Tomorrow,’ Linda Thompson

Written on December 31, 2011 – 5:38 am | by Cameron Hussey

I liked “Day After Tomorrow” when the Tom Waits-written song came out on his 2004 album, “Real Gone.” But I grew to love it when Linda Thompson included a live version of it on her 2007 release, “Versatile Heart.”

The song is written in the style of a letter from a solider, stationed overseas. Waits sings it in a offhand manner, as if the solider is just casually talking. But Thompson’s more artful, deliberate delivery adds heart-breaking power: you get the sense that the soldier is really speaking her mind, and trying to express what’s most important to her.

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What’s on in Wiltshire?

Written on December 21, 2011 – 3:05 pm | by admin

Wiltshire is still mostly a rural county, featuring huge windswept treeless areas many of which are planted to cereals. Many tourists come here in early August to see the grain before the harvest-time, so not surprisingly many movie and music stars also own a house here. You will find a lot of places to visit in this county, so you should find good wiltshire hotels and begin your vacation.

Large parts of Wiltshire are set aside for not so peaceful purpose. The army has been here for centuries and their ranges on the Salisbury plain still cover a large area of ​​the county.

Many local towns rely on the army and large bases in Tidworth, Devizes, Warminster, which is why there are a lot of servicemen. It Read full article…

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Kate del Castillo Toasts with the Most Loved Champagne in the World

Written on December 18, 2011 – 5:21 am | by Cameron Hussey

Moet & Chandon is proud to invite fans in Houston and Los Angeles to toast the holidays with acclaimed film and television luminary Kate del Castillo and its flagship champagne, Moet Imperial. Two Estrella de Moet tours will take Ms. del Castillo to Houston and Los Angeles starting in mid-November. Ms. del Castillo said, Im honored to be working with Moet and excited to toast with my fans in celebration of the holiday season.

Dubbed Estrella de Moet (Moets Star) in a nod to Ms. del Castillos popularity, this is the first time that Moet has worked with Latina talent in the United States. Ms.

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Steve Martin highlights Boston Pops 2012 schedule

Written on December 15, 2011 – 3:02 am | by Jaxon Hallahan

The Boston Pops have revealed plans for their 2012 schedule at Symphony Hall, which will begin on May 9 and run till June 16. Highlighting the list of special guests are Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers and Bernadette Peters, while popular themed nights like Film Night and Gospel Night will return. Tickets for all of the shows are now on sale through the Symphony Hall box office and website.

Actor/Comedian turned bluegrass favorite Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers will join the Keith Lockhart-led Boston Pops Orchestra for a pair of special shows on Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30. Billed as an Evening of Comedy and Bluegrass, the concerts will mark the first time Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers have performed with an orchestra.

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