The long-running animated show “The Simpsons” celebrated a monumental mark yesterday, as the program’s 500th episode aired on Fox. In sum, the show has run for roughly 200 hours total and spanned 23 seasons. Guest voices for the animated program have come from a pool of Oscar winners, novelists, politicians, singers and entertainers, and many [...]
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Great Detroit Eats (Outside of Downtown & Midtown)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Detroiters are passionate about sports, politics and above all food! Downtown and midtown may have the highest concentration of restaurants, but there are some great eateries in the city’s other neighborhoods. Here are some mouth watering options.New Center Eatery3100 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202(313) 875-0088 The soul food is divine and the chicken and waffles [...]
Iran Halts Oil Exports to Six EU Nations
Monday, February 20, 2012
Iran announced this morning that it would immediately cease shipments of oil to Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France and the Netherlands. Iran has taken its first step toward calling the bluff of the EU and the US over sanctions related to its sale of oil on the international market. Recent EU sanctions dictated that all [...]
U.S. Opens Cautious Dialog with Taliban
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Officials from the Afghan government have hinted at what they are calling “exploratory” talks with Taliban officials in the hopes that the two sides might be able to negotiate a peace settlement. U.S. officials have made contact with various Taliban field commanders, but the talks have not yet been pushed higher up the respective chains [...]
Likely Future Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Speaks on U.S. Relations
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Xi Jinping, widely expected to be the next president of China and currently serving as the country’s vice president, visited Des Moines, Iowa earlier this week, receiving a warm welcome from the state with a large agricultural economy. Xi also visited Washington, DC, of course, and spoke of various issues, from international issues to agricultural [...]
“Jazz” the Way it Should Be
Friday, February 17, 2012
“You need to go here!” This advice popped up on my Facebook page, telling me to catch a show at Jazz at the Bistro. My best friend made the suggestion after I sheepishly admitted that I was still searching out ways to explore St. Louis’ nightlife. As a newly-minted resident, I have no preconceived notions. [...]
Not Your Typical Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 16, 2012
February 14th is for lovers, and there is one Valentine’s event in Phoenix that deserves attention. The Van Gogh Valentine’s Soirée at Arizona Science Center will be heating up the night with a multi-sensory gala event. The festivities take place from 6 to 10 p.m., and the evening will be packed with hot music, cool [...]
Teaching The Odyssey
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Odyssey is a spectacular piece by Homer that recounts the trials and tribulations of Odysseus as he makes his way home to his wife, Penelope, after the Trojan War. It takes him twenty years to get home, and he encounters many monsters and vixens on his way, making it a delightful read for students [...]
How to Represent Yourself in a Small Claims Court
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Under most state rules in the United States, lawyers are not allowed in a small claims court. However, if you are suing or are being sued by an attorney, then you could request to be represented by a lawyer as well. Nevertheless, in most cases, a small claims settlement is done directly in front of [...]
Obama Campaign Officials Defend President’s Support for Super PAC
Saturday, February 11, 2012
For a brief lesson in modern U.S. politics, one need look no further than the flip-flop by the president on the issue of private political spending. In 2010, President Obama noted that a Supreme Court ruling that would allow private organizations, corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on political ads and other [...]