News lifestyle 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

Chang-Barnes named as interim Lied director Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:00 CDT
Ann Chang-Barnes will become interim director of the Lied Center for Performance Arts on Monday.

Married couple play leads in Playhouse's 'A Few Good Men' Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
The Kathmans have two of the leads in Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men," a courtroom drama about the trial of two Marines fo... (1 comment)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" moves the action forward 1,300 years in Narnian history but just one year for t... (1 comment)

Von Bondies plan to rock out Omaha with new music Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
With the record industry in full meltdown, Stollsteimer is looking for a new label to put out "Love, Hate and Then There's...

Higher temperatures mean it's time to scream for ice cream Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
We never realized just how many places there are to get ice cream in Lincoln until we started putting this piece together. (4 comments)

Record review: Matmos, "Supreme Balloon" Thu, 15 May 2008 23:55:00 CDT
If the long-running electronic duo Matmos - Martin Schmidt and Drew Daniel - has veered toward arty abstraction in the pas...

Record review: Head of Femur, "Great Plains" Thu, 15 May 2008 23:55:00 CDT
The transplanted Nebraskans turned Chicagoans who make up the core of the sprawling left-of-center pop band have tightened... (2 comments)

Spielberg's new project is a popular Wii game Thu, 15 May 2008 23:58:00 CDT
It might surprise you: It's popular with the 7-year-old crowd. And a game that parents can play with kids is exactly what ...

Hospitals responding to patients' privacy needs
Most people wouldn't consider sharing a hotel room with a stranger. But for years, hospital patients have been doing just that, separated only by a curtain. Those curtains are disappearing as hospitals in Nebraska, Iowa and nationally are adding more private rooms or converting semi-privates to single-patient.

United Way to direct money to social ills
The United Way of America, alarmed at the nation's fraying safety net, will announce today that it will direct its giving toward ambitious 10-year goals to halve the high school dropout rate and the number of working families struggling financially.

Annie's Mailbox: Boorish husband might partly have a medical excuse

Mastectomy on rise as MRI scans increase

American Idol concert tour will start July 1 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Whether its David Archuleta or David Cook who wins American Idol next week, both singers will be part of the s...

McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards Sat, 17 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
After wrapping up a successful concert tour, youd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax.

Penn uses Cannes clout to back documentary Sat, 17 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Sean Penn used his clout as head of the Cannes Film Festival jury to issue a presidential proclamation: See this documentary.

L. Kent Wolgamott: Realism meets abstraction in paintings by Melanie Parke Sat, 17 May 2008 22:47:00 CDT
As I See It at Modern Arts Midwest is a well-designed, stimulating show

'Your Inner Fish' offers uncomfortable landing Sat, 17 May 2008 22:45:00 CDT
In a fish-eat-fish world, distant ancestors decided to get out of the water.

'The View' going backstage for show Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:00 CDT
Daytime's "The View" will rerun one of its shows in two weeks from an entirely different view that lets fans know a little...

DeVotchKa creates 'big drunken tuba party' Fri, 16 May 2008 23:35:00 CDT
With accordion, theremin, bouzouki, sousaphone, violin, horns and upright bass pumping away, the Denver-based rock quartet...

Simple gardening solutions Sat, 17 May 2008 22:59:00 CDT
Getting grouchy at the mere thought of planting, watering and weeding this year? Avoid frustration with these tips.

Steve Batie: Junk is what you make of it Sat, 17 May 2008 22:55:00 CDT
Adding value and use to someone elses trash appeals to my frugal (some would say cheap) nature.

Dont be fuelish when planning a vacation Sat, 17 May 2008 22:53:00 CDT
Nearby towns offer gas-saving fun.

Don Janssen: Give the attractive amur cherry a try Sat, 17 May 2008 22:50:00 CDT
Amur cherry or amur chokecherry (Prunus maackii) is a tough but attractive small tree. Although it is capable of growing t...

Travel: Once stopping point, Independence has come into its own
Independence is a family-friendly destination, about four hours' drive from Omaha on Interstates 29, 435 and 70. Missouri's fourth-largest city with 114,000 people, it clings to many of its small-town charms: tree-lined streets, Victorian-era homes and a wealth of museums.

Book Review: Food plays a key role in collection
The stories in this book - which focus on women, how they view themselves, each other and men - is all about relationships, some with humans and some with food. Several stories, including the one that lent its title to the book, are about dieting, body image and self-loathing.

Tell Me About It: Untidy house, unprepared dinner upset husband

Annie's Mailbox: Hubby dropped ball for his wife's big day

Travel News & Notes: Hawaii is costliest, AAA report finds

Two top designers to be honored

Jeff Korbelik: NET, NET-HD to feature same programming Mon, 19 May 2008 01:01:00 CDT
A bunch of news has been coming out of NET Television, including a biggie about NET1 and NET-HD finally having the same pr...

Jeff Korbelik: Shows return with low viewership Sun, 18 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
The volatile TV season wraps up this week with a fizzle rather than a bang. The Associated Press reported that the big fou...

Simpson-Wentz have 'Alice in Wonderland' wedding Sun, 18 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
The pop-star little sis of Jessica Simpson and the Fall Out Boy bassist tied the knot Saturday night at her parents' Los A...

Indiana Jones' debut survives Cannes critics Sun, 18 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Indiana Jones received louder applause going in than he did coming out.

On 'Idol,' good singers make for a dull season Sun, 18 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
This season of "American Idol" had talented singers, a doe-eyed teenage contestant for the prepubescent crowd, visits from...

Armani meets Batman at superhero exhibit Sun, 18 May 2008 23:58:00 CDT
Superhero costumes have long been mimicked and reflected in clothing and fashion design, as a new exhibition at The Costum... (1 comment)

Slice: Dancing with the students
An unusual Omaha school program teaches pupils steps that translate well outside the ballroom.

• Audio Gallery: Gomez-Heritage rallies behind dancing classroom
• Audio Gallery: Crestridge fights for the trophy

What are the most popular baby names?
The most popular baby names in Nebraska for 2007 were released today.

Creative Captions
Painting, if you are an elephant, is no simple task. It requires free and easy movement, a relaxed approach, a fluid style. One must not be tense or tight or grit one's teeth. Here's a sample of last week's caption writers' efforts, the good and the groaners, from about 70 submitted altogether.

Readers Recommend: Our virtual book club
Share your thoughts on books and authors. We'll pose a literary question and solicit your responses by e-mail. This week we want to know: Who's your favorite contemporary thriller writer and why? E-mail your answer by Wednesday to jason.kuiper@owh.com. Submissions should be no longer than 100 words and include your name and city.

Annie's Mailbox: Asexual seeks relationship without intimate aspects

Your poems may stink, yet fetch more than you think

Squeaky hips not funny, patients say

Agencies discipline medical professionals

Health Calendar

Is Archuleta the next 'American Idol'? Wed, 21 May 2008 17:30:00 CDT
If this years American Idol is decided on last nights show, then 17-year-old David Archuleta is your winner. B...

Lincoln awaits new 'Indy' film Wed, 21 May 2008 14:53:00 CDT
As of mid-afternoon, tickets for the Grand Theatres midnight screening of the years most anticipated film were still... (1 comment)

'Criminal Minds' rebounds from internal drama Tue, 20 May 2008 23:57:00 CDT
Despite the writers' strike and the sudden loss of one of the show's main stars at the beginning of this season, the CBS c...

After 40 years, Sergio Mendes courts a new generation Tue, 20 May 2008 23:29:00 CDT
But 40 years after he first became a star, Mendes has found new success by leaving dates behind.

Shows will fly without a pilot Tue, 20 May 2008 23:26:00 CDT
When the television networks unveiled their new fall lineups last week, one thing became instantly clear: Programmers are ...

Industry's labor strife adds to actress' struggle Tue, 20 May 2008 23:22:00 CDT
Austin Highsmith is one of thousands of actors still recovering from this winter's strike but nevertheless clinging to the...

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