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Diversity

Which Generation Are You?

Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages.  Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century.  The very first generation […]

Government

The First Branch of Government is…

Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial.  Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]

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The Diplomat

Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]

Consumer

Shirley Temple 7UP

6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple?  If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]

Diversity

Finding Religion

Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Biographical Drama

The Irishman

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Our Review 4.5 / 5 - Excellent
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Journalism

NBC’s Rock Center: Enough Already!

Rock Center is Dateline by another name. It’s NBC’s attempt to strike gold by gathering as much star power as they can in one place. It could work for the casual viewer, but, as a media professional, it’s just another...
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Classics

The Great Gatsby

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Our Review 3.5 / 5 - Good
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Drama

Downton Abbey: A New Era

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Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Entertainment

The Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards were bittersweet this year. Whitney Houston’s death gave everyone pause for whether a celebration of music was still appropriate. But, the show must go on… LL Cool J opened the show and got right to th...
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Sports

The U. S. Open 2011

My sport of choice is Tennis. I love to play it… I love to watch it… I know how to score it, call penalties, teach it. I’m one of those people who has 6 racquets and takes 3 to the court when I play. I know I don...
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