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California has long been the home of fads, trends, new styles and the next new thing. It is where cool was and is created.
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Tenor Nicholas Phan and pianist Myra Huang are a superb duo, and the pair’s recital was easily one of the highlights of this year’s concert season.
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Television Commentary: Whither Stephen Colbert?
Now that the dust has settled after the announcement that Stephen Colbert will be replacing David Letterman on “The Late Show” next year, it is time for some thoughtful analysis.
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