Marsalis jazz score a treat in “Louis”
A faux black-and-white silent film that will gain immeasurably from its road show presentations, “Louis” is more of a novelty than a satisfying cinematic experience. But jazz aficionados certainly will appreciate its evocation of early 20th century New Orleans, and those lucky enough to live in certain cities will have the opportunity to hear its [...]
Huston-Tillotson University commemorates 135 year history
A four-day celebration will commemorate the 135th anniversary for Austin’s oldest institution of higher education-Huston-Tillotson University. The University, a symbol of hope, with roots dating back to 1875 for Tillotson College and 1876 for Samuel Huston College, was founded by The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ to educate freed slaves. Its [...]
Cuba eases property laws, could open door to golf
HAVANA – Cuba has begun allowing foreign investors to lease government land for up to 99 years, a step toward a future that could be filled with golf courses ringed by luxury villas, beachfront timeshares and vacation homes for well-heeled tourists. But while overseas developers are cheering, some caution that the communist island has been [...]
Margarito gets Texas license, fight with Pacquiao
Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was approved to fight in Texas on Thursday, which clears the way for a potentially lucrative fight against pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao at the opulent Cowboys Stadium in November. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation received an application from Margarito on Monday and decided Thursday to grant his request. [...]
Austin Fashion Week Awards
The 2nd Annual Austin Fashion Awards was held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts where participants of Austin Fashion Week were selected in three different categories: People’s Choice Awards (voted on by general public), Critic’s Choice Awards (voted by a panel of 40 local Austinites influential in the fashion community), and Peer Choice [...]
The Souvenir Menu – A movie, cooking demo and good food
Imagine being in a theatre watching a movie where the actors are eating a great looking pizza, slices so beautiful that you can smell them. That happened to me over the weekend at a screening of ‘Eat, Prey, Love’, but people were actually eating fragrant freshly made Pizzas Margherita while Julia Roberts was indulging in [...]
Rodriguez’s “Machete” in immigration debate
In Robert Rodriguez’s new grindhouse feature “Machete,” the vengeful title character uses vicious cutlery to butcher his enemies. Could something similar happen to the movie when it’s released next week? “Machete’s” convoluted story explicitly takes place amid the current powder keg of an immigration debate and on the heels of Arizona’s controversial anti-illegal immigration legislation. [...]
Health Care gap may raise rates of colorectal cancer death in Blacks
Unequal health care may explain why black colorectal cancer patients have a much higher death rate than white patients, a new U.S. study suggests. Researchers analyzed national colorectal cancer death rates between 1960 and 2005. During that time, there was a 54 percent reduction in deaths among white women and only a 14 percent reduction [...]
Rally aims to ‘Reclaim the Dream’
Civil rights leaders marking the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech Saturday scorned a nearby Glenn Beck-led rally, saying it came with no message and with a presumption that King’s famous discourse can be used as a conservative platform. The Rev. Al Sharpton and a range of activists spoke [...]
Corporate American runaways on the rise
Americans have traditionally been known to work more hours annually than any other country. However, with movies and books such as “Eat, Pray Love” and “Honeymoon with My Brother” there has become a growing sentiment of acceptance towards living and long-term travel abroad before retirement-age. In fact, it may be more possible than you think. [...]
