In this Mad Men episode, we see multiple characters – Brooks, Mona, Roger, Margaret/Marigold, and later Freddy and Don – step up and take action or take a stand, putting themselves on the line for their beliefs. The results are mixed, and as usual, Don grows significantly through the experience.
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Book Review: ‘The Art and Ethics of Being a Good Colleague’ by Michael J. Kuhar, Ph. D.
With so many works about leadership and taking care of people, where do you look for more indepth answers?
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There is plenty to do in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2,' but it’s really more of an unfocused arcade game than an action adventure.
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This crisply paced and well-acted new play takes a metafictional look at the hard consequences of manipulating others.
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Joanna and Robert have Stella and Jake over to see baby Lily and have dinner and wine. What unfolds is unexpected and forces the characters to look at themselves and their relationships with each other.
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With 'Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry' Cole Gerst has done a marvelous job of telling the inspirational story of this renowned figure.
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No one wants to be in pain, and few like to talk about it. But I do want to write about what many are now finding to be one of the most effective pain medicines: meditation. Although there are many meditation studies and reports that indicate it’s helpful in alleviating …
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Makes 'Old School' look old school.
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Chris Colfer doesn't quite hit the heart of what Glee is in his first episode writing the show, but does have a distinctive voice that shines through.
Read More »Nazareth’s New Album May Be Last for Singer Dan McCafferty
The place of Nazareth, the band, in the rock and roll pantheon has long been assured, and they're continuing to add to their catalog with a brand-new studio album coming out June 3.
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