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April 30, 2012
Sunday: iFest In Downtown Houston -- Seun Kuti, Texas Tornados & More
Houston International Festival Downtown Houston April 29, 2012 See lots more on iFest's second weekend in our slideshows of the bands, the crowds and the arts & culture. I like iFest. I'm glad it's here. It's not the kind of thing I'd like to go to every weekend, but once a year is about perfect. ... More >>
Music
April 26, 2012
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Houston International Festival Downtown Houston April 29, 2012 See lots more on iFest's second weekend in our slideshows of the bands, the crowds and the arts & culture. I like iFest. I'm glad it's here. It's not the kind of thing I'd like to go to every weekend, but once a year is about perfect. ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
The Rolling Stones, King Zog: 5 Famous Exiles, in Honor of Napoleon
This week marks the 198th anniversary of Napoleon being exiled to Elba, a move celebrated by palindrome fans everywhere. (Able was I ere I saw Elba," you know. Exiles have been around forever, people forced to leave their country of choice for one reason or another. Sometimes it's worked out well, ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Lotzah Matzah: Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Unleavened Bread
Happy Pesach ya'll! Passover, the Jewish holiday remembering the biblical story of the ancient Israelites' escape from slavery and exodus from Egypt, is here. The story goes that once freed, the Israelites left in such a hurry that they could not wait for their dough to rise. To commemorate, matzah ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
The Meaning of Matzoh
The Jewish holiday of Passover starts tonight. Passover celebrates the Jews escaping Egypt and God smiting the cruel pharaoh in the process. Passover is also called "The Festival of Unleavened Bread." According to the Torah, God sent ten plagues, punishing the pharaoh for not listening to Moses a ... More >>
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March 22, 2012
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
The Jewish holiday of Passover starts tonight. Passover celebrates the Jews escaping Egypt and God smiting the cruel pharaoh in the process. Passover is also called "The Festival of Unleavened Bread." According to the Torah, God sent ten plagues, punishing the pharaoh for not listening to Moses a ... More >>
Culture
March 8, 2012
Tut, Tut
There are some fascinating objects in this wannabe blockbuster, but mainly it's a grab for crowds and cash.
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February 28, 2012
iFest 2012 Heavy On Latin Rock, Funk, South Americans
The Houston International Festival officially announced its 2012 lineup this morning. The music is heavy on Latin-flavored rock, reggae and funk, with Texas well-represented as always and an exceedingly rare Houston appearance by Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat giant Fela, and his group Egypt 80. Among ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
The Mummy
The Houston International Festival officially announced its 2012 lineup this morning. The music is heavy on Latin-flavored rock, reggae and funk, with Texas well-represented as always and an exceedingly rare Houston appearance by Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat giant Fela, and his group Egypt 80. Among ... More >>
Film
December 22, 2011
The Silence of the Hams
Jabber-free, The Artist joyfully resurrects Hollywood's past.
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December 7, 2011
What's in a Name?: The Year End Dictionary Update
Just as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary constantly adds new words, so does Rocks Off enrich the English language through our explorations in the meaning behind band names. Below are the entries that made it into our lexicon in 2011. Art of Dying (n) 1. The reverse of suicide 2. Upbeat, hard r ... More >>
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November 24, 2011
Brew Blog: Independence Jasperilla Old Ale
As I mentioned back in June, while writing about a Camp Beer event, Old Ale is kind of an oddball. From what I understand, nobody really knows what it is, and brewers are left to their own devices and historical notes and anecdotes to fashion their own versions of this antediluvian brew. From what I ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
"Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs"
As I mentioned back in June, while writing about a Camp Beer event, Old Ale is kind of an oddball. From what I understand, nobody really knows what it is, and brewers are left to their own devices and historical notes and anecdotes to fashion their own versions of this antediluvian brew. From what I ... More >>
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November 3, 2011
Tinariwen
As I mentioned back in June, while writing about a Camp Beer event, Old Ale is kind of an oddball. From what I understand, nobody really knows what it is, and brewers are left to their own devices and historical notes and anecdotes to fashion their own versions of this antediluvian brew. From what I ... More >>
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October 25, 2011
Mosquitoes: A Tiny, Highly Annoying Musical History
The Texans are in first place (for now), the Texas Rangers may become the Lone Star State's first-ever World Series champions tomorrow (ouch), and early voting for the November 8 mayoral/City Council election started Monday. The Houston Press Music Awards showcase is less than three weeks awa ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Egypt Central: The Anthem of Hate Day
It's a well-known fact that most band names are essentially gobbledygook, but here at Rocks Off we're trying hard to find meaning in the oddest monikers. It's a good thing Egypt Central caught us in a violent rage because we're pretty sure that's how their music is supposed to be heard. Your ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Green Asparagus
Photo by John SuhAsparagus: good for health, bad for diuretic smellWhat is it? A spring vegetable that dates back to 3000 BC with the Egyptians, it was ingested as a vegetable and a diuretic medicine. Because they turn woody as they mature, only the young shoots are eaten. They are a good ... More >>
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April 15, 2011
Katy ISD: The Days of Rage Continue
Voices shall be heard.Egypt, Libya: They got nothing on the Katy school district. Katy ISD's Days of Rage continued today, as Morton Ranch High temporarily went on lockdown and McMeans Middle School had its own uprising. Of course, "uprising" may be overstating it, but students at the schoo ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Fava Beans
luvjnxWhat are they? Immortalized by Dr. Hannibal Lector in the Oscar-winning film Silence of the Lambs, these fat, light green legumes are one of the oldest cultivated plants in civilization, and they're currently in season. Coming in a pod that's around six inches long, they require a lit ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
State Rep. Leo Berman Sponsoring Secession Rally
Why does Leo Berman hate America?State Rep. Leo Berman of Tyler has already gained notoriety for introducing a birther bill in the legislature, but he's not done yet. Now he's sponsoring a rally on the capitol steps that is calling for Texas to secede from the United States. The announcemen ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Westbury High Revolution: Cairo's Got Nothing on Them
To Dave & Buster's!!!!The heady whiff of freedom in Cairo has worked its way to Westbury on the southwest side today, as about 100 students are going to be disciplined for protesting about a canceled field trip. The Westbury High field trip was supposed to be to Dave & Buster's, where studen ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Cold Weather Baby Names: Naming the Bundle of Joy You Started This Morning
It made sense in February 2011, kidNo doubt all of you people who don't work in the news industry are either off this morning or working from home. But we all know that no one gets any work done at home with all the distractions running around you. Television, NetFlix, Internet porn, food, wi ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
I Think We're Alone Now, Except for the Mega Pythons
My cup runneth over.I realize Egypt is in chaos and everyone north of the Mason-Dixon line is going to be flash frozen like a bag of Birds Eye broccoli florets and Charlie Sheen is apparently the reincarnation of Grigori Rasputin, but that is no excuse, no excuse, for the criminal lack of att ... More >>
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January 28, 2011
Egyptian Protests: Houston Playing Its Role
Photo by Mike McGuffWith amazing events going on in Egypt -- some sort of "big announcement" is expected soon -- Houston isn't being left out. A group is outside the Egyptian Consulate near Westheimer and Chimney Rock, as photographed by the intrepid Mike McGuff. When the history of the 30- ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
Goodbye, David Thompson
Mystery fans mourn the passing of a Houston bookseller
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June 25, 2010
World Cup 2010: USA-Ghana -- Five Keys To Look For
A moment he'll never forgetThe images of Wednesday morning are still fresh on many people's minds. The image of Landon Donovan putting the US ahead in the 91st minute against Algeria, putting the Americans back in the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.Their opponent on Saturday is Ghana, ... More >>
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June 23, 2010
Game Time: 2010 World Cup -- USA Wins! Now Awaits Conference Expansion Invite To Become Part of South America
Photo by Monica Fuentes Catching Cup fever this morning"Soccer is about to cement its place as the worst 'sports bar sport' EVER..." -- Me at the 89-minute mark of the USA-Algeria game today"THIS IS AWESOME!!!" -- Me hugging strangers at the 91-minute mark of the USA-Algeria game today A ... More >>
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June 23, 2010
USA-Algeria: One Terrific Game, One Great Result
The Obama administration brings first-ever winning a groupGod damn, that was a great game.Nerve-wrecking, but a hell of a game.With just a couple of minutes left in stoppage time before the final whistle was blown, American goalkeeper Tim Howard started a counterattack by throwing a Brett Favre-l ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
World Cup 2010: A USA-Algeria Preview (Hint: The Good Guys Win)
Time to get your morning drink on againHow can you not think about the goal that was disallowed during last Friday's game? Had it not been for referee Koman Coulibaly giving the United States the shaft, they be sitting on top of the Group C table going into tomorrow's game against Algeria. Now, t ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
World Cup 2010: What You Need To Know For This Morning's US-Slovenia Match
Donovan should have a big game"Talk is cheap." That's what American goalkeeper Tim Howard said in response to a Slovenian midfielder guaranteeing victory for his country over the US on Friday's meeting. "A lot of boxers talk, too, and they're looking up at the lights. And the next thing they know ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
World Cup 2010: Koman Coulibaly Is Soccer's Jim Joyce
Photo by Monica FuentesHouston fans cheer a GOOOOOOOOLIt was two halves, two teams on Friday morning as the United States tied Slovenia 2-2.Trailing 2-0 at the half, the Americans came to life in the second half to earn another point in the group stage, as they know face a must-win situation agai ... More >>
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June 14, 2010
World Cup 2010: Discovery Green Rocks To England's Blunder
A draw for the ages?Even though the Americans didn't win their opening match Saturday against England, they couldn't have asked for a better start. The 1-1 tie between the two sides was just as good as a win for the US, as they go into their second game with as many points as they finished with a ... More >>
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June 11, 2010
World Cup 2010: These Teams Will Make It Out Of The Group Stage. Guaranteed
Now THAT was a USA World Cup squadThe 2010 edition of the FIFA World Cup is finally here. Thirty-two teams made it to the big dance to see just who is the best in the world. Realistically though, only a handful of teams have a shot of winning the cup. It's all going to come down to matchups ... More >>
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June 8, 2010
World Cup: Is It Worth It, Rooting For The Americans?
The left-back spot is the Americans' Achilles heelSo the FIFA World Cup is only days away, and you have no idea what to make of Team USA's chances. Sure, they teased us a little last summer with their second-place finish at the Confederations Cup, beating then 1 ranked Spain, then having Brazil o ... More >>
Dining
June 3, 2010
Orange's Orange Kapiriña
The left-back spot is the Americans' Achilles heelSo the FIFA World Cup is only days away, and you have no idea what to make of Team USA's chances. Sure, they teased us a little last summer with their second-place finish at the Confederations Cup, beating then 1 ranked Spain, then having Brazil o ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
Stirred and Shaken: Orange's Orange Kaipiriña
Photo by Troy FieldsThe World Cup is inspiring because it focuses global consciousness in a way usually reserved for natural disasters and war. It's also inspiring because it often takes place several time zones away and therefore makes it all right for those of us who aren't nurses, cops or ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes: #63 Stuffed Artichoke at Mint Café on Sage
Over the course of the next few months, I'm counting down 100 of my favorite Houston dishes. I chose some because they are such quintessential Houston creations, others for their cultural or historical significance, and others because they are just so damn tasty. Share your own nominations in ... More >>
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January 14, 2010
Garbage Dreams
Recycled choices make for a meager existence for Cairo’s slum boys
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August 13, 2009
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The murder of peace activist Gregoris Lambrakis retold
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February 19, 2009
CINEMATHEQUE: Latin American “Third Cinema”
Curator Margarita de la Vega-Hurtado pairs two agit-prop classics
Blogs
January 22, 2009
The Whole Wide World: Kodo's Heartbeat
Kodo Heartbeat: Best of Kodo 25th Anniversary (Sony Music Japan) www.kodo.or.jp The remote Japanese island of Sado is pretty much devoid of the distractions of modern life. Due to its distance from the mainland - for centuries it was a place where people were sent to when forced into exile - tec ... More >>
Dining
December 25, 2008
The United Nations of Food at Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Kodo Heartbeat: Best of Kodo 25th Anniversary (Sony Music Japan) www.kodo.or.jp The remote Japanese island of Sado is pretty much devoid of the distractions of modern life. Due to its distance from the mainland - for centuries it was a place where people were sent to when forced into exile - tec ... More >>
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December 18, 2008
Thaïs
Diva Renée Fleming hits the big screen in a live Met broadcast
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October 9, 2008
"American Civil War Field Notes: Sketches from Cairo to Columbia"
Embedded Illustrators on display at O'Kane Gallery
Dining
August 21, 2008
Fava Favorites at Mint Café
Embedded Illustrators on display at O'Kane Gallery
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August 18, 2008
Artichoke Inspirations from Mint Cafe
Embedded Illustrators on display at O'Kane Gallery
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July 24, 2008
“Farouk Hosny: The Energy of Abstraction”
An Egyptian artist paints over politics
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June 26, 2008
Mediterranean Tour with Chef Emily Swantner
Try the chef’s “tweaked” recipes
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June 1, 2006
Will Dance for Cash
Try the chef’s “tweaked” recipes
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November 3, 2005
Bulbous Basbas
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