The Starfleet Divide: The 'Star Trek' Universe Revisits One Of Its Great Debates
J.J. Abrams isn't the first guy to bait Star Trek fans by messing with the brand.READ MORE
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At L.A.'s UnCabaret, 25 Years Of Letting It All Hang Out
Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.READ MORE
At L.A.'s UnCabaret, 25 Years Of Letting It All Hang Out
Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy."READ MORE
Sandwich Monday: The Saltwich
A very salty sandwich.READ MORE
Black In America: A Story Rendered In Gray Scale
Chimamanda Adichie's Americanah is a story of relocation and far-flung love and life as an outsider.READ MORE
The Little Metronome That Wouldn't
A bunch of metronomes follow orders from The Beyond.READ MORE
'Cheating' Can Be An Effective Learning Strategy
Tests aren't just for measuring performance. Used wisely, they can be valuable tools for learning.READ MORE
Mel Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More'
The comedy legend is among a handful of people who've won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.READ MORE
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Reaction Saturation And Sunday Night Television
On Sundays, it can seem like we're a nation of critics. But we're not.READ MORE
Ghost Ships, Murders, Bird Attacks: Stories To Keep You Awake
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She Works: Standing Up And Speaking Out
NPR's Rachel Martin recalls covering Afghanistan, where as a woman, she was expected to be quiet.READ MORE
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Most Excellent Adventure
After 146 days in space, he's become one of the best-known astronauts of contemporary times.READ MORE
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
Prime-time television offers a lot of working women, though there are plenty of limitations.READ MORE
Author Elliott Holt Says: 'Go West, Young Woman'
Author Elliott Holt discusses her six favorite novels about expatriates and doles out life advice.READ MORE
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David Foster Wallace Tells Us About Freedom
David Foster Wallace weighs a college diploma. (It's heavy!)READ MORE
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The Mutable Meanings Of Music
Songs, like all art, can take on a life of their own once they are thrust into the public domain.READ MORE
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Cancellation Blues And Cultural Etiquette
This week: what to do when shows are yanked, how to have good manners, and what's making us happy.READ MORE
