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In Theory: Should we be allowed to choose to die?
Q. British author Sir Terry Pratchett recently presented a BBC documentary called “Choosing To Die,” about assisted suicide. Pratchett, the bestselling author of the “Discworld” series of fantasy novels, was diagnosed with...Tags: Social Issues, Heroism, Depression, Finance, Crime, Law and Justice
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From the Back Pew: Nuns, priests take center stage
What do Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, U2 and the nuns of the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation from France have in common?
Well, musically, nothing. But the nuns recently signed a contract with Decca Records, the classical music label of Universal...Tags: Classical Music (genre), Contracts, Amy Winehouse, Staples Center, Lady Gaga
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In Theory: Can Islam and democracy coexist?
Q. The pro-democracy uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt have resonated around the world, with even the Wall Street Journal going so far as to headline one column, “The Arab World's 1989?” Hosni Mubarak's resignation from his position as...Tags: Civil Rights, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Minority Groups, Turkey, Culture
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'Burton and Taylor' likely to top 'Liz & Dick'
RedEyeIt already sounds like BBC America's upcoming movie "Burton and Taylor" will be better than last year's "Liz & Dick." First off, Lindsay Lohan will not reprise the Elizabeth Taylor role from the Lifetime trifle in which she starred with Grant Bowler, who...Tags: Richard Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, Lindsay Lohan
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Britain welcomes finding on Syrian use of chemical weapons
LONDON – Britain on Friday welcomed the U.S. statement that Syrian President Bashar Assad had deployed chemical weapons against the rebels battling his regime, a conclusion that prompted a pledge from President Obama to send arms to the opposition...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Biological and Chemical Weapons, Bashar Assad, Weaponry, David Cameron
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Wildwood bans saggy pants on boardwalk
Elected officials here have spoken: No more saggy pants on the boardwalk. The City Commission adopted new "decency standards" for the boardwalk. Outlawed are pants, skirts and swimsuits that hang too low off the waist. Shirts will be required for...
Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Politics, Government, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Public Officials
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Review: 'Yes, Prime Minister' gets lost in British politics
Political comedy isn't what it used to be, but what shtickmeister could compete with the running gags of those currently holding office? David Mamet took up the challenge and came up short with his Oval Office farce "November," leadenly staged last fall...
Tags: Jonathan Lynn, Politics, Government, Parliament, Entertainment
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Getting to know Neil Gaiman
AUSTIN, Texas — In Neil Gaiman's passport case, on a scrap of paper beside his green card, are two verses of an unfinished work called "Pirate Stew." "I assume it's for kids," Gaiman said. "But it's only two verses... and it just sits there, and...
Tags: Personal Data Collection, Atonement (movie), Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts), England, Amazon.com Inc.
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'The Americans,' FX lead TCA Award nominations
"The Americans" and its channel, FX, led the pack in the Television Critics Assn. awards nominations, announced Monday morning. The first season of the Cold War spy drama starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys grabbed four nominations, including a...Tags: Game of Thrones (tv program), Sundance Film Festival, Entertainment, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Cartoon Network (tv network)
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When celebrity interviews go bad
Let us consider for a moment the Hollywood performance that never gets nominated for awards but can be just as indelible as any Oscar-winning role. I'm referring to the celebrity interview that goes viral. Typically interviews that are done during a...
Tags: Michael Shannon, Jackie Robinson, Now You See Me (movie), Theater, Lincoln (movie, 2012)
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How shows like 'Mad Men,' 'Vikings' deal with less progressive pasts
When Ato Essandoh was offered the role of an African American doctor in Civil War-era New York City for BBC America's "Copper," he almost did a double-take. "My first thing was I had to look it up," he says. "Lots of people didn't really think there could...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, New York City, Spartacus (tv program), Julian Fellowes, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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7 Questions With Sherri Saum of ABC Family’s “The Fosters”
Channel Guide MagazineIn its second week, ABC Family's hot-button drama The Fosters saw a surge in viewership, leading some to ponder whether the controversy surrounding the show was a factor in drawing more eyeballs. The well-reviewed drama about a mixed-race, lesbian...
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