Tag: Bright

Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 28–May 4

This week, we feature a classic ’50s musical that features wonderful dancing and a dramedy about an American family’s hardships and triumphs. New Release ‘Somewhere in Queens’ In his directorial debut, Ray Romano plays the role of Leo Russo, a loving husband to his wife, Angela (Laurie Metcalf), and father to his athletically gifted son,…


‘Gift of Faith’: Pregnant From Rape, Mom Rejects Abortion, Places Son With a Family That Gives Priority to God

What does it take to turn an act of evil into an act of love? A college junior who became pregnant from rape drew on faith to acknowledge the value of the innocent human growing inside her womb and made a life-giving decision, choosing adoption over abortion. And to give her child the “gift of faith,”…


‘You Know You’re in Florida When’: Man Captures Turtle Riding Alligator Around Pond ‘Like a Horse’

A travel blogger in Tampa witnessed an obscene and utterly ridiculous—yet entirely hilarious—display of reptile familiarity that he said could only happen in Florida. As alligators abound throughout the Sunshine State, it’s no wonder locals have observed none other than a turtle waddling its way onto the scaly back of one of the reptiles to…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 27)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 46 cents to $74.76 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 68 cents to $78.37 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery fell 2 cents $2.53 a gallon. May heating oil fell 2 cents $2.35 a gallon. June natural gas rose 5 cents to $2.36…


Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘American Graffiti’: A Golden Anniversary Celebration

PG | 1h 50m | Comedy, Teenage Coming of Age | August 11, 1973 “American Graffiti,” the 1973 landmark teen drama that was a game-changer in the history of American cinema, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Opening credit roll in the high school film that begat all classic American high school films, “American Graffiti.” (Lucasfilm Ltd./The Coppola…


Sharper Image: A Guide to Looking Good in All Situations

Being well-groomed goes beyond simply dressing sharp and having well-tended hair and nails. It also means standing up straight and projecting dignity and confidence. Act as if Mom Is Watching A well-groomed person projects confidence in public at all times, which means no fidgeting in your seat, zero tugging at undergarments, no twiddling of thumbs,…


Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Beef and Broccoli

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Noodle dishes are a menu standard in homes, restaurants and food stalls from Japan to China to Italy to Peru. Often made with easy-to-find, everyday ingredients, they’re both wonderfully economical and oh-so versatile: They can be tossed in tomato sauce or pesto for a taste of Italy, simmered in…


Maximize Space and Style in Apartments and Tiny Homes

By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant With home interest rates soaring above 6%, many U.S. residents are left living in apartments. These one- or two-bedroom units are typically under 1,000 square feet. For many apartment dwellers, it simply isn’t enough space. Finding room for a stand mixer or enough counter space to bake cookies, or storing your…


That Perfect Big Sur Road Trip? Start Rerouting

By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—With storm-damaged Highway 1 under reconstruction in three different places, California Transportation Dept. officials say northbound drivers on that route won’t be able to reach Big Sur directly for at least two months. In other words, Southern Californians, it may be time to reroute your early summer…


Many Ways To Get Medications Into Cats

Q: I adopted my grandmother’s cat, Sally, who is supposed to take medication but often puts up a fight. How do I get her to take her pills? A: One of my cats, Carlie, happily takes her medication. Perhaps my technique will work for you. While Carlie is eating yummy canned food, I tip her…