cul·ture (kŭl'chər) -noun
1 the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
2 a refined understanding or appreciation of this
3 the customs, institutions, and achievements of
a particular nation, people, or group
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Theatre Review (Ventura, CA): She Loves Me by Masterhoff, Bock, and Harnick— Just when you think the story is going to get sentimental, Masterhoff changes the mood with a joke.
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Satire: How To Be A Bike Snob— Here's a pretty one, a red cruiser bike perfect for showing yourself off around town.
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Theatre Review (NYC): The Tempest— I don’t think I would be accused of telling tales out of school if I said that the best part of this production is the
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- Oct 4, 2008
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Theme Park Review (LA): Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights— I don't scare easy, but the monsters double-teamed me. I was focused on one and the other sneaked up - rookie mistake.
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- Oct 3, 2008
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Interview: Christa Räder, World Food Programme Country Director for Sierra Leone— More resources are needed to increase the number of children who receive a daily meal and acquire basic education in Sierra Leone.
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Blogging: Addiction Or Conviction?— Blogging can be useful and rewarding, but it can also become a harmful addiction.
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- Oct 1, 2008
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Theatre Review (San Diego): The Women by Claire Boothe Luce at the Old Globe— What makes The Women so special is that despite the period and class of these gals, they are totally recognizable today.
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The Last Five Minutes— Discover what others have shared in "the last five minutes" of therapy sessions.
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- Sep 26, 2008
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Theater Review (NYC): Equus— Richard Griffiths knows every millimeter of the story he is telling, as well as how to make you listen to every syllable of every word.
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Why Bill Gates Quit Microsoft: Man's Quest for Happiness— A spiritual answer to why one the world's most successful men quit his business.
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A Can't-Miss Pick-Up Line for All Wingmen— Everybody should have a good wingman when trying to court the opposite sex, but what happens if your wingman is socially inept?
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