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Get Involved! Volunteering With the Library Literacy Program
Volunteering can be tough -- it can be difficult to find the cause that really interests you enough to give your valuable time. Here's a first-hand account of one volunteer opportunity: how it was found, how it worked out, and why it's important. »
Featured Artist: Photographer Jason Doiy
Photographer Jason Doiy shares some photos and chats with us about the life of a working photographer, being prepared for an opportunity to snap that magical image, and how a guy with his experience takes care of wedding photos . . . when the wedding's his own. »
‘Percy Jackson’: Awkward Title Belies Fun Film
'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,' is adapted from Rick Riordan's books and directed by Harry Potter alum Chris Columbus. What looked to be a highly derivative and onerous concept turned out to be a pretty decent film. »
Quantity Trumps Quality as Starbucks Gets ‘Trenta’-ful
Starbucks is testing a new, larger drink size -- the "Trenta." The Trenta will hold 31-oz of iced tea or coffee. It's the latest in SBUX's attempts to combat the company that shouldn't be its arch-nemesis: McDonald's. »
Celebrate Spring a Little Early with Fresh Citrus Cocktails
Spring is in sight, but the days are still dreary and cold. Take advantage of blood oranges, mandarins and Meyer lemons for some fresh citrus-centric cocktail. Here are three suggestions. »
DVD Movie Review: Whip It
'Whip It,' a movie concerning girls' roller derby, is a sort of lightweight teen outsider comedy mixed with sports film. It's about exactly what you would imagine: light as a feather, shallow as a puddle, and relatively entertaining nonetheless. »
Ingredients for a Drinkhacker: an Interview with Christopher Null
Christopher Null is a writer by profession and -- lucky for fans of strong drink -- by passion as well. Among many other ventures, he's the founder of Drinkhacker, an entertaining and valuable resource for fans of wine and spirits. He took the time for a quick chat with OO. »
Sweets from the Sour: ‘Flavor-Tripping’ With Miracle Fruit
As we're not in our 20s anymore, our most recent mind-bending experience was rather age-appropriate: miracle fruit tablets. Up for a little "flavor-tripping?" We tried it so you don't have to. (But you should) »
‘American Idol’ Should Focus on Music — Not Hardships
They overcame disease, the deaths of loved ones, and shattered families to make it to 'American Idol'. Ryan Seacrest warned he Hollywood round would be the toughest week of their lives. A bit presumptuous considering all their real-life gloom and doom, no? »
American Idol's Adam Lambert Losing Focus ... Losing Edge