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- 'Trance' tries to fit into too many genres'Trance' tries to appeal to every audience member, but the effect is more alienating than enjoyable.
- 'Room 237' examines possible hidden meanings in 'The Shining'The theories set forth by 'Shining' fans seem like gobbledygook, but the movie draws you in.
- 'Evil Dead' should please fans of the original and newbies'Evil Dead' has high production values and nonstop action. 'Evil Dead' stars Jane Levy.
- 'The Company You Keep' never quite figures out what it wants to be'Company,' directed by and starring Robert Redford, is equally preachy and melodramatic.
- Students denied lunch this week, ordered to throw food in trashStudents denied lunch this week at a Massachusetts school had parents and administrators in an uproar. A total of 25 students were denied lunch and some were ordered to throw out the food they'd already put onto their tray.聽
- Target dress apology: Industry experts should not require Twitter policingThe Target dress apology started on Twitter, after a shopper took a snapshot of a piece of plus sized clothing in the color 'Manatee Grey.' The standard size of the same piece was 'Dark Heather Grey.' The Target dress apology shows that a slew of people in Target command center weren't paying attention.
- Pasta with ham and mushrooms in a creamy ricotta sauceTransform leftovers with fresh vegetables, swirl them together with a Parmesan and ricotta sauce, and serve on a bed of fresh pasta.
- Deconstructed chicken pot pieHerbed biscuits stand in for pie crust in this deconstructed chicken pot pie. Herbes de Provence and garlic give the American classic a French accent.
- Facebook Home: Teens won't want it dominating their Android smart phoneFacebook Home, Mark Zuckerberg's super app for Google's Android OS unveiled yesterday, despite its name, won't be much of a home for teens. They busy themselves by switching from app to app and won't appreciate how Facebook Home comands their smart phone.聽
- American Idol: One more contestant leaves singing the bluesOn Thursday night, after a somewhat tumultuous night of rock performances, one more Idol is sent home. Has another boy fallen by the wayside?
- Socrates in Preschool: What would Socrates say about Snapchat?Would Socrates believe that the same level of critical inspection, communication of ideas, and tolerance of ambiguity that he considered a cornerstone of societal dialogue can be upheld by advances in technology focused more on connection than communication?聽
- Top Picks: Art on the big screen, PBS's raw look at Syria, and moreJosh Groban sings at Lincoln Center, Beat Making Lab follows musicians and educators as they teach music to students around the world, and more top picks.
- Roger Ebert dies, leaves legacy as groundbreaking movie criticRoger Ebert dies: He started as the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967. Roger Ebert won a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, the first movie reviewer to do so.
- How to end bullying? Talk about it. A lotStudents at an elementary school in Janesville, Wis., act out bullying scenarios 鈥 like a bus ride tease 鈥 with supervisors, a sign that more educators are trying to prevent bullying rather than remediate its aftereffects.聽
- Vegan flips out: Should restaurants offer discounts for dietary restrictions?Vegan flips out: A vegan man from New Jersey argued a restaurant should discount his meal after he brought his own pasta. The story has gone viral, and raises the question; how far should restaurants go to聽accommodate聽diners with dietary restrictions?
- American Idol: What really goes on behind the scenes?American Idol: After years of watching from home, this writer joins the American Idol audience and gets a glimpse of what goes on during a live show. Required wardrobe: Hip clothing and tennis shoes.
- Legislation follows a slew of canines killed by police in ColoradoAfter a number of dog deaths at the hands of police officers, the Colorado legislature is pushing a bill that would mandate three hours of online training for officers statewide in understanding dog behavior and how to handle dogs while on duty.聽
- Dresses donated to rural Alaskan prom held in shadow of a sleeping volcanoIn a rural Alaskan boarding school, away from moms and dads, prom dresses are hard to come by. But thanks to a volunteer organization teamed up with Alaskan Airlines, girls at this boarding school received free dresses and primping for their big night.聽
- Parenting a chess player may be harder than playing the gameSoccer moms get all the attention. But what about the chess moms and dads who can't shrug off their outside voice outbursts when inside at a silent chess tournament? With an event that demands self-discipline, parenting a chess player is no easy task.聽
- Kendra Wilkinson quits 'Splash.' Why?Kendra Wilkinson quits the ABC the reality competition 'Splash,' saying she was unable to complete the required dive. Kendra Wilkinson quits after one other contestant withdrew due to injury and two others were eliminated.