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Though the band celebrated its 20th anniversary two years ago, Barenaked Ladies have made a clear statement that they are not finished creating solid and fun music. Instead of settling into a particular groove, “All in Good Time” is dynamic and innovative, building on and experimenting with their sound throughout the album. And, as the band continues to produce solid records, the future, like “All in Good Time” indicates, is bright...

Author: By Chris A. Henderson, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Barenaked Ladies | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

Meanwhile, some trends  are likely to continue from earlier years. In particular, Professor of Sociology Peter V. Marsden said that both the average age of the U.S. population and the rate of immigration into the country may continue increasing...

Author: By Nitish Lakhanpal, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Professors Predict Census Outcomes | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

...particular, he said that first generation Hispanics have significantly lower incomes and have children earlier in life than do second generation Hispanics, and that this generation gap should affect how their opinions are interpreted...

Author: By Nitish Lakhanpal, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Professors Predict Census Outcomes | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

...might have been, for the son, “his best, his most meaningful assertion of self”—an assertion that Sunraider never made. Sunraider’s inability to understand himself is illustrated when, as a filmmaker, he is unable to identify why a particular film reel stirs him to terrible wonderment. He can only ask himself: “Why these images, and what was their power...

Author: By Adam T. Horn, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Ralph Ellison’s Unfinished Manuscript | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

...general election, rather than to any serious nomination contest. Obama will almost certainly opt out of the matching-funds system for the nomination period and public financing for the general election, raising record amounts of cash from the day he commences his effort through November 2012 (in particular, his Internet fundraising power will be re-established). No doubt his Republican challengers will spout bravado about opting out to keep pace with Obama, but such a monumental task is easier said than done without the incumbent's viral appeal and brand name. Not one of them - Palin included - has the proven...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taking On Obama in '12 — Tougher Than You Think | 4/5/2010 | See Source »

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