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A Native American sweat lodge ritual is a conscious spiritual journey that should never involve the exchange of money; it's believed this degrades the ceremony's energy.

In the 1860s, the Mormon Church became a utility builder by constructing a telegraph line across the Utah desert connecting their isolated settlements.

The most polarizing figure in hip hop shows that two pictures are worth thousands of words with an album that marks the beginning of his life after "Graduation."

The first album from Melinda Doolittle shows that she is more than sufficiently talented to thrive in life after American Idol.

Violinist Miri Ben-Ari builds a bridge from the band kids to hip-hop heads with an impressive album that evokes the passion of multiple musical genres.

Saddled with a broken bone in his non-throwing hand, and the constant pressure of Michigan's defense, Tebow and Percy Harvin couldn't give Florida enough firepower

California's Jahvid Best may not be the next Reggie Bush, and he may not win the Heisman Trophy. But one thing's certain -- the guy knows how to run with the football

Maximum Exposure Two Thousand Eight, the new album from the former Boogie Down Productions leader, exhibits the best and worst qualities of the sizable KRS-ONE catalog.

Michael Eric Dyson, the "hip hop intellectual," lives up to that moniker in "Know What I Mean?" Along the way, he makes some important observations about race and gender.

B. B. King's newest release, One Kind Favor, finds the legendary blues guitarist pondering his mortality amid tracks about life and love.

"My Custom Van," the collection of humorous essays from comedian Michael Ian Black, presents some of the comic's funniest work, but some of the material wears thin.

On "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold," underground veteran duo Atmosphere demonstrates the storytelling skills that merit a larger audience.

Candy Dulfer's newest CD contains a couple of sure-fire smooth jazz hits, but its stronger tracks are not plentiful enough to match the quality of her earlier work.

Christopher Titus recounts his divorce and new romance on his new album -- and, in doing so, reminds us that our everyday lives provide the best comedic material.

Bring Ya to the Brink, the newest CD from Cyndi Lauper, gives listeners one of the most original artists of the eighties -- but without the originality.

The newest CD from former House of Pain frontman Everlast is an artistic success, albeit heavy-handed at times.

Exit 13, the newest CD from Def Jam rapper LL Cool J, shows the artist at the top of his game, deftly combining elements of old-school hip-hop and newer rhythms.

The newly-released Hedberg CD, while far from his best work, reminds fans of his inimitable style and introduces others to a voice that was extinguished far too soon.

After some well-received acting roles, Mos Def returns to hip hop with "The Ecstatic," a vast improvement over 2006's "True Magic."

Lewis Black ignores the potential for insightful, funny political commentary and, instead, settles for little more than a sophomoric tirade with little substance.

The newest CD from Nappy Roots attempts to please mainstream fans, perhaps at the expense of the group's underground fan base.

On his newest release, Ego Trippin', rap star Snoop Dogg refuses to show any development beyond his past work. As a result, he comes across as a caricature of himself.

Along with hiring new head coach Josh McDaniels, the Denver Broncos offseason was busy by trading Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears for Kyle Orton.

The new CD from Stephen Lynch is a mixed bag in which many of the shorter cuts outshine longer jokes that take too long to develop.

Jeffrey Toobin's "The Nine" is a thorough and engaging description of the current Supreme Court justices and their respectives paths to the highest court in the land.

Although it has a weak ending, Walter Mosley's new novel, The Tempest Tales, poses important questions about religion, race, and the afterlife.

The small town of Whitehall welcomes many guests to the area every summer. A popular lodging choice for many visitors is one of the bed and breakfasts near the lake.

In a departure from the safe stylings of most smooth jazz, Brian Culbertson's "Bringing Back the Funk" shows that contemporary jazz can still be passionate and energetic.

The newly-released "Closet Freak: The Best of Cee-Lo Green the Soul Machine" compiles a body of work from on of the few unique voices in contemporary R&B or hip-hop.

This article reviews the newest CD from Grammy Award winning DJ Jazzy Jeff.

John Mayer's two-disc set, "Where the Light Is," reveals a complex musician steadily working to expand his musical vocabulary.

The new book from comedy writer Larry Wilmore, "I'd Rather We Got Casinos," presents a unique voice among African-American humorists.

The newest release from former A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip is marked by strong beats and catchy hooks, but the rapper's lyrics create too few memorable moments.

Randy Newman's new CD reveals a veteran artist whose work is as timely as ever. "Harps and Angels" is a soundtrack for our times, covering themes of love and patriotism.

The Boondocks, Season Two, is a must-see DVD collection because of its animation, voices, and bonus episodes.

U&I Sugar was essentially founded by Mormon pioneers in Utah and Idaho; the industry expanded to six states and sold to 24 states

It was a dramatic week of NFL action that has the NFC East getting a little more crowded

The release of WKRP in Cincinnati on DVD will take viewers back to a time when radio played a more pivotal role in popular culture and the music industry.

Paul Preece's Flash casual game Desktop Tower Defence has been played over 15 million times since its release in 2007. What makes this Flash game so addictive?

The Cardinals almost pulled off one of the Super Bowls biggest upsets, but as time wound down,Holmes came up big for the Steelers.

Capitalism is often associated with greed and immorality. However, it can be reformed to improve the welfare of society and still generate a profit.