Parsing the merger of the Historica Foundation and the Dominion Institute [read more]

No one threatened mutiny when a pirate-themed Halloween party in Coral Springs turned midstream and sailed toward happily ever after. Many of the 150 gathered at the home of ``Lady'' Sally Bloom and ``Captain'' Michael Rodriguez were in the dark about the true purpose of the spirited party. Then guest Fred Gonzalez, dressed as a scalawag, announced: ``Who will walk the plank? Who will it be?'' [read more]

ABSTRACT PAINTINGS BY CHOICHUN LEUNG … Nov. 17 through Dec. 19 at Simon Gallery, 48 Bank St., Morristown. Opening reception is Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are: Tuesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment. [read more]

It’s modern. It’s a formidable brand. And after 17 years, it’s a continuing negotiation between two strong-minded individuals, one of whom happens to be President of USA. [read more]

Would you rather be haunted by the spirit of Billy Mays or by the spirit of Michael Jackson? I’d have to suggest that Michael Jackson was essentially a ghost since 1987 when his complexion became a steadily fading gradient. He pretty much haunted pop culture with his mask and baby-dangling antics. [read more]

Vol. 4, Issue 45, November 5–11, 2009 By Tawnee Prazak San Clemente Times News and updates on San Clemente’s business community NOW OPEN • Restaurateur Mark Norris and his wife, Aileen, simply needed some milk after returning home from a trip to Mexico. Little did they know their trip to Stater Bros. would result in a whole new business venture. “We were fortunate enough to stumble across the ... [read more]

For a movie that searches constantly for a consistent feel, sometimes within the same scene, "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is remarkably entertaining. It probably should have been more, a satire of war with a sharper bite. But the rip-roaring look at the implausible but evidently true(ish) paranormal methods of war used by the United States military coasts along so agreeably on the strength of ... [read more]

Bill Goodykoontz reviews ''The Men Who Stare at Goats'' [read more]

Hello, November. The year of 2009 is spinning out, and this is the month of a favorite holiday for many people, including me, and that is Thanksgiving. [read more]

A shot rings out, prompting all to reconsider the fragile tenets of their existence. [read more]