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February 10, 2010
Corner-Books: An interview with author Sharon Flake
Scripps Howard News Service, February 10, 2010, Wednesday 1:20 PM EST
 In 10 years, Sharon Flake had published six award-winning books, mostly for teens. Writing came naturally to her, as did the stories about young African-American girls and boys facing challenges in na...
Owen-TV: 'How to Make It in America': Clueless dudes in New York
Scripps Howard News Service, February 10, 2010, Wednesday 1:20 PM EST
 Some describe HBO's new half-hour series "How to Make It in America" as an East Coast "Entourage." Indeed, it's another guy-centric series about twentysomethings having fun while clawing their way to ...
February 09, 2010
Profile: Talking with Channing Tatum of 'Dear John'
Scripps Howard News Service, February 09, 2010, Tuesday 11:45 AM EST
 Channing Tatum knows that "Dear John" could be slapped with the (dreaded) chick-flick label in some circles. "Look, I don't want to do a hard sell for guys," the actor said during a recent phone call....
Comics: A great Wonder Woman reprint
Scripps Howard News Service, February 09, 2010, Tuesday 11:45 AM EST
 Wonder Woman is one of the longest-running characters in American comics, which allows for a lot of different interpretations. "Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman" Vol. 3 (DC Comics, $17.99) reprints the...
Mulligan learns Hollywood's ways; 'Education' star gets intensive course as Oscar nominee
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 British ingenue Carey Mulligan has the throaty, sexy voice of a woman twice her age with poise and sophistication to match. Yet, as she peppers her musings on fame and fright with unconscious speech f...
Once again, 'Idol' keeps cards close to the vest; Auditions often don't showcase the winners
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Going into American Idol's Hollywood rounds tonight (Fox, 8 ET/PT), what has the show told us about this season's talent pool? Not much.
Gender gap in college has far-reaching consequences
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 As colleges nationwide review freshman applications over the next several weeks, many will face lopsided numbers of male and female candidates. Some colleges maintain a gender balance, but national da...
Watch out! Tarantulas harbor secret weapon; Stinging hairs can injure eyes of handlers
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Most tarantula handlers are aware that the spider may bite, but a recent report from St. James's University Hospital in Leeds, England, shows that the tarantula's tiny, feather-like hairs can injure t...
Children's nation of food
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 These maps compare the obesity rates of low-income preschoolers with concentrations of fast-food restaurants, sweet snacks and soft-drink consumption across the country. This is part of a new Web-bas...
'John' bumps James
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Dear John, an old-fashioned romantic drama complete with letter-writing, ended the reign of Avatar at the top of the box office. But don't be blue for James Cameron's epic. It still is No. 1 all-time,...
'The Postmistress' delivers a potent message; A vivid reminder of the power of words
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 The Postmistress By Sarah Blake Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam 326 pp., $25.95 --- These days, handwritten letters are a dying art form. But they are the primary means of communication during the World War ...
Dr. Dosa makes 'Rounds' with a death-detecting cat
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat By David Dosa, M.D. Hyperion, 225 pp. $23.99 --- Even for cat lovers, having a black and white tabby named Oscar visit your room at ...
'Past Life' is a mystery wrapped in absurdity; Plot weaknesses, standard-issue characters unravel the story line
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Past Life Fox, tonight, 9 ET/PT * out of four --- Even multiple lives would be too short. Granted, we've all seen many a bad show in our lives. Still, it will have been a while since you've seen anyth...
Excerpts: First lady has a bead on obesity
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Michelle Obama talked about a wide range of childhood-obesity-related topics with USA TODAY's Nanci Hellmich and Mimi Hall. Today, the first lady launches Let's Move (letsmove.gov) to fight the epidem...
These strong starters could set the pace
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 An enthusiastically received audition isn't a reliable indicator of future performance on American Idol, but it can reveal traits that will serve the singer well in competition. For USA TODAY, Brian M...
Tracks
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 pick of the week Valleys of Neptune Jimi Hendrix The long-coveted, unreleased full-band version of this rock treasure, finished in May 1970, finds the guitar deity in peak form, especially on the brid...
Critic's Corner
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 *One of TV's most popular personalities joins its most popular show as Ellen DeGeneres starts her stint on American Idol (Fox, tonight, 8 ET/PT). Whether that turns out to be a surplus of popularity r...
Smooth operator Sade sparkles in her return
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Sade, Soldier of Love *** 1/2 CLASS ACT II It makes perfect sense that the woman whose physical and vocal charms came to personify understated elegance in the 1980s would have spent the decade of Amer...
In a flash, 'Lost' cast finds surprises, too; Executive producer: There's a reason for sideways plotline
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 OAHU, Hawaii -- If Lost fans were surprised at the ABC drama's latest twist -- the flash sideways -- they have company. Cast members were, too. "I was like, 'What?' It's a lot to swallow,' " Jorge Gar...
Albums
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Out of **** Massive Attack, Heligoland *** TRIPPED-OUT TRIP-HOP Palpable dread slithers through the trip-hop collective's outing, populated by an impressive array of guest vocalists, from Elbow's Guy ...
'Dante's Inferno': One hell of a concept; 14th-century epic poem provides plenty of fodder for game designers
USA TODAY, February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost. -- The Inferno by Dante Alighieri Those opening lines from the classic poem also...
Food and Wine Events in the South Bay and Beyond
San Jose Mercury News (California), February 9, 2010 Tuesday
 Winter Wine Walk. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10. Stroll among the shops on Campbell Avenue, meet winemakers, sample wines and appetizers. $30. Purchase online ( www.downtowncampbell.com ) or at Import Connections,...
Video Patrol: 'Endgame' intense; 'Emma' a keen view of women
Scripps Howard News Service, February 09, 2010, Tuesday 4:33 PM EST
 Since even TiVo owners can't watch everything worthwhile on Sunday-night television, the DVD release this week of "Endgame" and "Emma" -- presentations on PBS' "Masterpiece Contemporary" and "Masterpi...
February 08, 2010
Setting the Record Straight
San Jose Mercury News (California), February 8, 2010 Monday
 In the Lifestyle section Sunday, a review of "Deadlines A Novel of Murder, Conspiracy and the Media" by Paul McHugh gave the wrong name for the publisher. It is Lost Coast Press.
People: Charlie Sheen and wife hug at arraignment on his domestic violence charges.
San Jose Mercury News (California), February 8, 2010 Monday
 A judge has modified a protective order allowing actor Charlie Sheen and his wife, Brooke, to see each other as Sheen faces domestic violence allegations. Prosecutors filed charges of felony menacing,...
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