Self-control is difficult. If you've ever been on a diet, then you know how hard it is to stay on track. You try to be good but at some point the voice saying "no" gives up. That's when eating just one cookie becomes the whole bag and a bucket of fried chicken. It's disheartening to try not doing something, but then end up doing it anyway. New research from the University of Toronto suggests the...
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Merriam-Webster defines "telethon" as "a long television program usually to solicit funds especially for a charity." Almost from the dawn of broadcast television on both sides of the border, time has been set aside to urge viewers to support a long list of causes.
Theatre people often get a bum deal. Humiliating auditions, selling the car for acting classes or singing lessons or to fund a play, producing blood, sweat and tear-filled work and for what? To end up emotionally drained, penniless and with nothing but a collection of tap shoes and wigs to keep them warm at night? So is life on the stage. And, damn it, they deserve recognition for it.
Faux fried chicken? Nothing wrong with that. Alas, PETA founder and international activist Ingrid Newkirk will not be joining the Toronto leg of the tour. Occurs on October 8-9, for 129$, or students for 35$. Sign up before the 15th of this month and get a pal in for half price.

Newsstand: November 23, 2009