Phil Manzanera discusses Roxy Music, Cuban influences, and success with Jay-Z and Kanye West in ‘Good Karma’

Phil Manzanera discusses Roxy Music, Cuban influences, and success with Jay-Z and Kanye West in ‘Good Karma’

“I understand Avalon better now – Bryan’s a fine artist. But I was more rebellious. I was more interested in the avant-garde, Eno’s Oblique Strategies,” he says. “I was trying to push the envelope a bit more, be more experimental. I didn’t want to do the same thing twice. I wanted to do something different … Read more

Appealing to Republicans: The Message from Sarah Longwell

Appealing to Republicans: The Message from Sarah Longwell

Sarah Longwell is publisher of The Bulwark, executive director of Republican Voters Against Trump, and host of “The Focus Group” podcast. In this article, she appeals to fellow Republicans to stand up and speak out about Trump. I hope her article is read by George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, and Lamar Alexander. They know how … Read more

Strategies for Decreasing Chronic Absenteeism in Educational Institutions

Strategies for Decreasing Chronic Absenteeism in Educational Institutions

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has doubled to 26 percent nationally, reaching crisis levels and threatening the educational foundation of our nation’s youth. Chronic absenteeism is estimated to be responsible for up to 27 percent of the overall decline in math … Read more

Late-night TV roundup: Seth Meyers suggests Trump should remain in garbage truck stunt location

Late-night TV roundup: Seth Meyers suggests Trump should remain in garbage truck stunt location

Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s decision to dress up as a garbageman as a late campaign stunt and Kamala Harris’s lead among suburban women. Seth Meyers Seth Meyers stated on Thursday’s Late Night, “All politicians pander, but Donald Trump is the most shameless and prolific panderer in American history.” He highlighted Trump’s penchant for playing … Read more

Get Ready for Veterans Day with These Teaching and Learning Resources

Get Ready for Veterans Day with These Teaching and Learning Resources

Veterans Day is a significant holiday in the United States that is observed on November 11th each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the brave men and women who have served in the military and defended their country. On this day, various events and ceremonies are held across the … Read more

Film: Romulus Excites Fans of Alien – How Can the Sequel Learn from Past Mistakes?

Film: Romulus Excites Fans of Alien – How Can the Sequel Learn from Past Mistakes?

In the 1990s, the Alien franchise struggled with the problem of holding onto its iconic characters for too long, even when their stories had run their course. Ellen Ripley’s return as a hybrid clone in Alien: Resurrection was a prime example of this, happening long after her character should have been retired. It would have … Read more

Early statistics indicate a surge in applications to law schools

Early statistics indicate a surge in applications to law schools

Law school applications are expected to increase this year based on early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council. The data indicates a 35.5 percent increase in applications compared to the same time last year. Although this gap may narrow by the end of the cycle, as this year’s applicants had a head start. … Read more