Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – R.I.P. iPhone
By Tashmica Torok
It finally happened. My iPhone has died. There is much sorrow and gnashing of teeth. Tweets have been missed. Texts have not been sent.
Arts & Entertainment
Fast Facts: March is Women’s History Month
By Anne R., Reference Librarian
It’s hard to believe, but Women’s History Month is only 24 years old. It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. This act was the culmination of efforts by many to gain official recognition for the contributions of women to United States history.
Ask Tamara: To Shack or Not to Shack
Dear Tamara:
My fiancé has asked me to move in with him. We have been together for three years and engaged for almost a year now. We have not yet set a wedding date because we each have another year of school left and we both want to wait until we graduate college before getting married. In a way it makes perfect sense that we move in together.
Travel Troubleshooter: Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free
What could be more absurd than paying a surcharge for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel?
Paying even more for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel.
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”THE FIGHTER”: Mark Wahlberg shepherded this superb drama through the production process for years, but ironically, he was the only major cast principal not to score an Oscar nomination for the true story of Boston boxer-against-the-odds Micky Ward. Those up for the honors included Christian Bale as Ward’s fighter-turned-trainer half brother, Melissa Leo as their mother and Amy Adams as Ward’s tough-in-her-own-right girlfriend. Director David O. Russell not only draws superb performances from all of them, he also generates an indelible sense of the tale’s setting. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Russell. **** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)
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”THE FIGHTER”: Mark Wahlberg shepherded this superb drama through the production process for years, but ironically, he was the only major cast principal not to score an Oscar nomination for the true story of Boston boxer-against-the-odds Micky Ward. Those up for the honors included Christian Bale as Ward’s fighter-turned-trainer half brother, Melissa Leo as their mother and Amy Adams as Ward’s tough-in-her-own-right girlfriend. Director David O. Russell not only draws superb performances from all of them, he also generates an indelible sense of the tale’s setting. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Russell. **** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)
Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos
By Tashmica Torok
A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle. It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club. After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories. The first week of every month new selections are placed in your showroom and you can decide whether or not to purchase anything or to abstain. So far, I have yet to abstain.
Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos
By Tashmica Torok
A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle. It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club. After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories
Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul: CLASSIC POT ROAST
This beef dinner is sure to warm the heart and fill hungry bellies.
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By Jay Bobbin
Tribune Media Services
STARTING THIS WEEK: “MEGAMIND”: What happens after a villain succeeds in eliminating the hero who’s long been pursuing him? That’s the question faced by the title bad guy (voice of Will Ferrell) in this sly animated fantasy, which was presented in 3-D in theaters. After getting rid of his pursuer (voice of Brad Pitt), Megamind needs a new purpose and has to chart a different course for himself; Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, David Cross and Jonah Hill also are in the vocal cast. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by cast and crew; deleted scene; animated short subject “Megamind: The Button of Doom.” *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)