Women on top at ABC (Chicago Sun-Times)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Women are expected to be so headstrong on TV now. Lucy Liu plays power-hungry Mia in ABC's upcoming show "Cashmere Mafia," where she kisses her boyfriend/work rival in an elevator, then tries to outhustle him for a business account....more...Vineyard with a view, heritage (Star-Gazette)
As the Finger Lakes wine industry explodes, many people look at vineyards and see money. Sam Argetsinger sees the land, the trees and the wildlife as partners. Sam's a modern pioneer, combining his family's heritage as growers with a love of the land and a work ethic that produces wonderful fruit....more... Citizens organize action group in response to Temecula noise ordinance (The Californian)
TEMECULA ---- A group of music and arts supporters has formed with the aim of making Temecula city leaders listen to their concerns about a proposed noise ordinance. Members believe the sound regulations could unfairly stifle creative outlets for the region's youth....more... News Index (Prince George Citizen Online)
Banning handguns because of gang violence makes about as much sense as banning cars because of drunk driving. Many drugs are banned, but for some reason people are still able to get them. The post-modernist affection for banning things for some perceived greater social good is simply nonsense....more... More Than Business at Babson (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
If you're not serious about business, don't apply to Babson College. The school, located in the Boston area, is a business-management school that offers Bachelor's of Science degrees in the field....more... 'Blueprint' to market county, build tourism, develop downtown districts (Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald)
The working draft of the Clark County Strategic Plan is more than 40 pages long. It includes the goals of each of the six subcommittees, 40 individual goals in all, and the 252 action steps needed to reach those goals....more... Sasha Grey, Debbie Does Blu-Ray and Tristan Taormino's Expert Guide (DVD Talk)
While many of our top picks tend toward the lighter side of porn, we also indulge in the darker side that so many fans crave these days, making Own My Ass #2 a natural pick....more... 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Department Of Labor)
On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate our progress towards an America where individuals with disabilities are recognized for their talents and contributions to our society....more... July 26, 2007 (Arts Journal)
In the future, freshly appointed book editors at our daily newpapers should be handed a copy of Gail Pool's Faint Praise: The Plight of Book Reviewing in America....more... |