http://progressivetv.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Progressive TV en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:14:09 GMT 2010-01-08T07:14:09Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923021&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace In the two years since I wrote the original article, quite a few things have happened in the late night talk show universe.  I still haven’t started to watch Letterman again, but within . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:03:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923021&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-11-30T04:03:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861866&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace I’m sure I’m not alone in liking the AMC show ‘Mad Men.’  It is about an ad agency in the early 60’s on Madison Avenue.  Suffice to say that the main character, . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:20:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861866&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-10-20T17:20:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853644&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace For better or worse, I say for better , we live in a society that is less secretive than it was back in the days before Oprah, and far less secretive since the advent of the Internet, mobile phone, . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:21:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853644&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-10-14T20:21:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809982&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace While doing research for this ‘Widows of Eastwick’ project I found out that an ABC series based on the original book is set to debut in the fall called ‘ Eastwick ’.  It . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:55:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809982&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-09-12T17:55:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721267&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Let's face it, it isn't a show on HBO, but for what 'Harper's Island' is it's interesting.   Ever since the spring of last year when I happened to catch the debut episode on CBS, and then . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:56:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721267&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-06-25T15:56:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694824&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace I'm going to admit up front that I have never seen a single episode of the TLC show, ' Jon and Kate Plus 8 .'  Unlike many who may boast that they never watch 'reality television,' I have . . . Fri, 29 May 2009 02:33:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694824&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-05-29T02:33:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692683&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace What is it with Christian Bale grabbing all the movie roles that have sequels attached to them?   Despite his hissy fit over some poor louse who ruined a scene - according to Bale he was an . . . Wed, 27 May 2009 03:21:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692683&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-05-27T03:21:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665149&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Pakistan : A State Unraveling?     Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari approved a peace pact with Taliban forces in the Swat Valley in the hope of calming Swat, where . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:43:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665149&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Carol Lloyd 2009-04-24T23:43:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660553&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace As a non-fiction read, 'Survival of the Sickest' by Dr. Sharon Moalem (with Jonathon Prince) grabs your attention.  As someone who has studied anthropology and medical ethics (my graduate . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660553&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-04-20T01:46:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659914&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace You are in Missouri.   For some reason, although a friend of mine thinks it is weak when natives are offended, I really hate it when entertainers come to Kansas City and don't know on which . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:33:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659914&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-04-19T02:33:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647192&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace N o one ever wants to crap their pants!   No one...ever.   I mean ever !   Okay, maybe... but only if they are some sort of freak - which I am not.   Maybe , if they dated . . . Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:54:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647192&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-04-05T18:54:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640814&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace This show is no longer on but I have always been fond of the title for this article.  I think that although things are changing within the concept of beauty, after all we do have a president of . . . Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:30:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640814&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-03-29T22:30:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637435&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Well America, this might be the best we are going to get in the form of an apology from the Bush Administration.   I know that many of us would pay major bucks to see Jon Stewart interview Bush, . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:43:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637435&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-03-26T01:43:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619791&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   This show was recommended to me by two different sources, my stylist Mark (who would probably prefers being known as a hairdresser) and Dame Ruth.   Last night I decided to check the . . . Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:59:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619791&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-03-10T20:59:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610189&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   I just started a new group for all people who are fans of pop culture.   Within the spectrum of pop culture falls current politics, television, fashion, movies, books, celebrities, trends . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:36:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610189&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-28T22:36:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606924&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   I am hootie hooting for Carla Hall to take the top prize on Top Chef!   When she says she cooks with love, I totally believe her.   Throughout this season on 'Top Chef' . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:00:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606924&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-25T23:00:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602758&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   I'm resurrecting my article, '79 th Academy Awards' because of some reason, I don't know, something about something that is on tonight, no don't tell me...oh, yes, the . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:25:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602758&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-22T06:25:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602289&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   •1.     Deprecate •A.    Small •B.    Belittle •C.    Anxious •D.    Rotting . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:08:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602289&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-21T21:08:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599162&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace              Allow me to set the stage.   The date was March 29, 1989 and it was the 61 st Academy Awards which honored the films that . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:07:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599162&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-19T00:07:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593912&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   One of the first things to go when I discovered I had a diagnosis of a large cancerous tumor extending from my left ovary was an interest in anything intellectual including books, magazines, . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593912&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-02-13T23:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572728&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   They met in the Green Room of the 'Jerry Springer Show.'   He was there because he was stealing clothes from his mother's closet to cross-dress, which wouldn't have been . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:03:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572728&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-01-23T21:03:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565550&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   I'm going to go into territory that someone of a progressive mindset is not supposed to go, I'm going to state for the public record that I find myself feeling sorry for Ann Coulter. . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:31:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565550&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-01-17T02:31:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977566009&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   On the morning of January 22 nd , the Academy of Motions Picture Arts and Sciences are going to announce their nominees for the 81 st Academy Awards.   Among the categories will be . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977566009&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-01-17T17:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977562528&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace   God, there was a time when I loved, LOVED, LOVED these sorts of films.   Disaster movies such as 'The Towering Inferno', 'The Poseidon Adventure', and 'Airport' . . . Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977562528&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-01-14T02:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499997&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace GOODBYE TO GEORGE W BUSH PARTY!!!! The Date: January 20th- 21st The Location: Planet Earth (BYOB) Happy New Era! I'm sure a lot of you were already planning on throwing a party, . . . Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:34:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499997&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Francis H. 2008-11-07T01:34:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473082&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace This morning Democracy Now! featured an investigative report by the BBC's Greg Palast as to the kinds of shady electioneering that happens in our country to keep people from voting or to keep . . . Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473082&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Francis H. 2008-10-09T23:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470700&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Did you watch the McCain/Obama Debate tonight?  Who do you think scored best with the viewers?  I will be here for a chat during the debate if you wish.  I will arrive here 30 min before . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:11:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470700&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Carol Lloyd 2008-10-07T20:11:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464063&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace After resigning in disgrace over corruption charges, now Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has let this off his chest (According to NY Times article Olmert Says Israel Should Pull Out of West . . . Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:03:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464063&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Francis H. 2008-10-01T00:03:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460137&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace The red-ties are coming! The Red-ties are coming! Despite an agreement not being reached in a financial settlement to bail out Wall Street to the tune of over $2000 for every American, John . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:45:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460137&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Francis H. 2008-09-26T18:45:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458129&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace This is an animated short by comic genius Robert Smigel, a huge contributor to much of the comedy on television. This clip is from his TV Funhouse serial that gets shown on NBC's Saturday Night Live. . . . Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:47:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458129&grpId=3659174697239775&nav=Groupspace Francis H. 2008-09-24T19:47:41Z