Author Puts The Left On Trial *
Oct 25th, 2008 · French writer and philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy challenges American notions of the left in his new book, Left in Dark Times: A Stand Against the New Barbarism."
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Cold War Kids: Pondering Personal Politics
Sep 23rd, 2008 · Cold War Kids' sophomore effort, Loyalty to Loyalty, is based on the work of a little-known philosopher named Josiah Royce who was calling Nietzsche out in the early 1900s. The art-pop band straddles the line between both philosophies in atypical rock fashion.
'Bangkok Dangerous': A Hit Man Adrift In Thailand *
Sep 5th, 2008 · Pang Brothers' partially sanitized remake of their own 1999 thriller is hardly philosophical — but it's style and its soul are more Asian than American, and it leaves some space for contemplation between the shootouts.
Iconic Noodle Celebrates 50th Anniversary **
Aug 25th, 2008 · On Aug. 25, 1958, the first package of Chicken Ramen was sold in Japan, making today the 50th anniversary of the iconic instant meal. Momofuku Ando was much more than just a noodle inventor — he was a philosopher, too.
Measles, Once Eradicated, Makes A Return
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Decades after measles was officially declared eliminated from the United States, cases are now on the rise. In large part, that's due to an increase in the numbers of parents who choose not to have their children vaccinated for religious or philosophical reasons. CDC officials have released new numbers showing the number of cases of measles in the first seven months of this year is more than three times as many cases as was reported in all of 2007.
Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio **
Aug 9th, 2008 · La Passion de Simone, by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, make its New York debut Wednesday. The oratorio explores the life and work of the French philosopher Simone Weil. Director Peter Sellars calls it a challenging work about a difficult human being.
Ray Wylie Hubbard On Mountain Stage
Aug 6th, 2008 · Blending humor with philosophical, introspective lyrics, Hubbard's album Snake Farm packs a gut-busting punch with its deep, swampy electric grooves. The songs spin stories of humility, persistence and religious curiosity. Hear the country-blues rocker play solo and acoustic while overlooking West Virginia's New River Gorge.
What Exactly Is A 'Patriot'?
Jul 4th, 2008 · What does "patriotism" mean to you? Day to Day listeners give their take, and Time columnist Peter Beinart talks about how the right and the left have some big philosophical differences about what patriotism means.
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