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Farewell To An Unlikely Hero: Why 'Chuck' Packed Such A Potent P...

NPR: Arts & Culture  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:59

Chuck has never been much more than a blip in terms of ratings. But in a few ways, the story of this little spy comedy that could has been the story of some big changes in television.

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French American Fund for Contemporary Music

French Culture  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:31

The French American Fund for Contemporary Music supports contemporary music projects – commissions, residencies, performances, tours, and master classes – that foster cultural exchange between France and the United States.


 

College Presidents Have Problems With Obama's Message On Tuition

NPR: Politics & Society  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:20

The president says he's putting colleges "on notice" about tuition hikes. College officials say the White House shouldn't be prescribing how schools cut costs.

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Sundance Films Fall Short of Expectations

Culture - International Herald Tribune  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:19

The disconnect between expectations going into this year’s Sundance Film Festival and results coming out has been pronounced.


 

Why A Fight To The Finish May Not Be A Bad Thing

NPR: Politics & Society  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:53

Popular wisdom holds that a long and bitter primary election will hurt the eventual nominee come November. Drawn-out nomination races, the thinking goes, drain coffers and give rivals more time to gather ammunition.

But many political analysts say a bruising primary has definite advantages.

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HBO's 'Luck': A Winning TV Show, Set At The Track

NPR: Arts & Culture  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:49

HBO's newest series Luck is set in and around the world of horse racing. TV critic David Bianculli says the series, which stars Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, is loaded with thoroughbred talent.

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Weekend Review

Culture Shapers Art Contests  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:18

Saturday: Check in time is 10-4:00. The least wait time is usually mid day. Regardless of when you come, the weather promises to be awesome!

Sunday: The judges do their work from 8am-noon, The award ceremony is from 4-5:30, and then all art is picked up from 5:30-7:00pm.Congratulations to all 555 entries and the 128 students who entered both categories with a shot at winning $10,000.

Wonder if there will be a double first place winners? Come and see Sunday


 

Jean Yves Thibaudet

French Culture  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 07:50

Join the Adrienne Arsht Center February 1 to enjoy an exciting evening of classical music, featuring French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, the Tschaikowski St.

Petersburg Symphony Orchestra and Roman Leontiev, music director and chief conductor.


 

Santorum Keeps Campaign Focused On Social Issues

NPR: Politics & Society  Fri, 01/27/2012 - 01:53

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum stunned political observers with his performance in the Iowa caucuses.

But he finished fifth in the New Hampshire primary, and a distant third in South Carolina's primary. With just days to go before the Florida primary, Santorum is struggling to get attention as the news media focus on the fight between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.


 

Santorum: No Money, No Organization, No Quit

NPR: Politics & Society  Thu, 01/26/2012 - 23:24

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, a Christian conservative who adamantly opposes legalized abortion and same-sex marriage, likely won't win Florida, and he's polling nationally at about 16 percent.

But he could have a big impact on the GOP race in the Sunshine State and beyond.

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