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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Which nominees will make it in this year?Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year include Cheap Trick, Steve Miller, and Janet Jackson. Some nominees, like Chic, have appeared on the list before.
'Ant-Man': The sequel's release date and how the first won over audiencesMarvel recently announced a release date for a second 'Ant-Man' movie. The first came out this summer and stars Paul Rudd as an ex-convict who trains to become Ant-Man.
'Steve Jobs': Does its innovative storytelling structure work?'Steve Jobs,' was adapted from Walter Isaacson's biography for the screen by Aaron Sorkin. The film takes place in three acts, taking place around major events in Jobs's life. Will the storytelling device make the movie stand out from other 'based on a true story' films?
Tomato and bacon pasta with ricottaSpicy peppers and blistered cherry tomatoes kicks this easy pasta dish up a notch.
Verbal EnergyA tale of taxes, tailles, and tenorsA lexicographical mystery is resolved.
First LookPumpkin shortage won't affect Halloween, but will there be pie?After heavy rainfall in the pumpkin capital of Illinois washed away a portion of crops, farmers and distributors fear there could be a serious canned pumpkin shortage this fall.聽
'Moana': Who will star in the upcoming Disney animated movie?'Moana' is reportedly set in the South Pacific and centers on a young girl who goes on a sea voyage to search for a legendary island, and meets the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson).
'Bridge of Spies': How it compares to director Steven Spielberg's previous workSpielberg has become known for inspiring movies that are based on true stories. His upcoming film 'Bridge' stars Tom Hanks as a lawyer who becomes involved in Cold War politics.
'The Flash': A look at the twist in the season 2 premiereThe hit CW show 'The Flash' premiered its second season on Oct. 6. The show stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, who becomes the superhero the Flash. The program is a spin-off of the CW show 'Arrow.'
Caramel apple 'flipped over' cakeThe caramel bottom provides a nice sweetness that complements the tartness of the apples, caramelized pecans add a nice crunch, and the brown sugar cake pulls this fall dessert together in a lovely way.
A nation of practice partnersMy language teacher鈥檚 strategy paid dividends in Russia.
Making mirepoix for homemade soupMirepoix, traditionally comprised of two parts onion, one part carrots, and one part celery creates the flavor base for stocks, soups, stews, and sauces.聽
'Transformers' sequels: Has the movie series run its course?Forget one sequel 鈥� there are reportedly four more movies being planned for the 'Transformers' movie series. Critics don't like the movies but audiences keep turning up.
'The Affair': A look at the second season and the show's success'Affair' stars Dominic West and Ruth Wilson as two married people who engage in an affair. The critically-acclaimed Showtime program co-stars Maura Tierney and Joshua Jackson.
'The Martian': How it scored a big box office debut'The Martian' stars Matt Damon as astronaut Mark Watney, who becomes stranded on Mars. The critical and box office success of 'Martian' echoes that of recent sci-fi movies 'Interstellar' and 'Gravity.'
Vegetarian chili, Southern styleVegetarian chili with Low Country sensibilities gets its Southern accent from 鈥淢astering the Art of Southern Cooking,鈥� by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart.
'Sicario': The deeply compelling film succeeds on every levelThe film about the billion-dollar drug trade along the U.S.-Mexico border is a grisly, disturbing portrait of the聽malignance and corruption inherent in the war on drugs.聽
Pumpkin spice ... forever?The weather is growing colder, the leaves are changing to an autumn palette, and pumpkin spice is back 鈥� everywhere, it seems.
'The Walk': How Robert Zemeckis recreated Philippe Petit's World Trade Center walk for the big screen'The Walk' stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Petit, who hoisted a wire between the just-completed Twin Towers and walked between them. The movie depiction of the stunt comes with聽the vertigo-inducing 3-D sensation of being 110 stories in the air.
'The Martian' is entertaining but lacks awe'The Martian' stars Matt Damon as astronaut Mark Watney, who becomes stranded on Mars after his crewmates accidentally abandon him. It's directed by science fiction legend Ridley Scott.