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More by Ellen Snortland
Columnist’s Book Offers an Overview of the Progress Made by Womennew
Gail Collins of The New York Times has written a book that I consider a must-read: When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women From 1960 to the Present. Run, do not walk, to your local bookstore and get your copy.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
02-08-2010 |
Nonfiction
Hypocrisy 101: The Vetting of Judge Sonia Sotomayornew
Does Republican US Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have cotton in his brains? I was listening to the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor and was gobsmacked to hear Graham's "lecture" about the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
07-27-2009 |
Commentary
The 'Outlier' Elephant in the Room is Gender Imbalancenew
Malcolm Gladwell either ignores, dismisses or is utterly blind to the massive gender elephant in the room -- a shocking disregard for the success and failure rates of half the human race.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
07-13-2009 |
Nonfiction
More by Pasadena Weekly
Focus, Accountability and Commitment are Critical to Fulfilling New Year’s Resolutionsnew
It’s a new year, bright with the promise of new beginnings. If you’re like most, you’re so busy with day-to-day life that you push aside the little nagging voice inside telling you that your life could be better. You vow “I’ll quit smoking, hit the gym, eat a healthier diet.”
Pasadena Weekly |
Patti Carmalt-Vener |
01-11-2010 |
Advice
Big Games, Big Money: Hopes Run High for the Rose Bowlnew
For the first time in history — thanks to the rotating system that moves the BCS game to different stadiums every year — there will be two bowl games this year in the Rose Bowl, meaning even more tourism and more spending.
Pasadena Weekly |
André Coleman |
01-04-2010 |
Sports
Furry Fandom: Art, Community and a Second Skin to Feel Comfortable Innew
It's difficult to pin down exactly when "furry" emerged as a genre. In Western culture, nonhuman characters have been popular since the days of Aesop's Fables, which date back to Greek civilization before 500 BC. However, the furry fandom as a movement traces its start back to a science fiction convention in 1980.
Pasadena Weekly |
Claire Palermo |
09-15-2009 |
Culture
After Nearly 50 Years, Bob Fisher's Ice House Remains L.A.'s Top Comedy Spotnew
The show has gone on -- for almost half a century now. Next year the Ice House will celebrate its 50th year in business, making it the oldest comedy club in America, and on Saturday the club welcomes its four millionth customer.
Pasadena Weekly |
Bobby Pollier |
07-20-2009 |
Performance
'Transformers' Celebrates 25 Years with an All-Out Pasadena Gatheringnew
Transformers will reach a milestone when fans of all ages pack the Pasadena Convention Center for BotCon 2009, celebrating both 25 years of robotic success and the June 24 release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Pasadena Weekly |
Marry Pivazian |
06-08-2009 |
Culture
Tags: BotCon 2009, Transformers
