Are you a reader? Does summer offer that awesome chance to get alone with a book and get lost somewhere near the beach, or at a coffee house, or just in that comfy couch in the living room? If you’re a reader there sure will be a lot to read this summer, but I find…

There are times when our national culture can take the form of a high school or college campus. Back in school days, the whole mood of the student body could change based on what happened in the big game, or if crisis struck. For our nation, the oil spill has become the new Katrina, as…

By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas We finally said aloha to “Lost,” which went out with a message of hope, America Ferrera joined the list of celebs building schools, and two famous Brad Whitfords collided. Here are this week’s most inspirational pop culture moments. “Lost” Goes out with a Message of Hope This…

This post has been updated from earlier today Actor Gary Coleman, 42, most famous for his role as Arnold on the 80s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” has died from a brain hemorrhage. He had been on life support. A rep for Coleman released this statement: “Thanks to everyone for their well wishing and support during this…

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