Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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‘Escaping Queens’ Tells Funny Tale of Italian/puerto Rican Immigrant Family

The story of an immigrant family and their struggle to stick together. Music, with original songs by composer Joe Ortiz, embodies a variety of styles.

‘Daddy’s Boy’ Depicts Battle of Values in Boxing Ring

The boxing ring becomes a battleground for issues of sexuality, family and identity, as a wrestling champion faces off against his childhood best friend.

‘A Casual Gathering’ Traces Intimate Reunion of High School Friends

A high school reunion forces old friends to reconcile the lives they dreamed of with how their lives turned out.

‘Bubbleheads’ Depicts Hard Realities of Divorce and Remarriage

In a surreal, dreamlike world we experience the impact of divorce through the eyes of a child, and the confusion and frustration a child feels as she watches her family fall apart.

‘The Boom’ Documents Life of Standup Comic Behind Stage

The backstage world of stand-up comics isn't so funny, in The Boom, that examines the life of a stand-up comic behind the stage, written by Vinnie Nardiello.

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The Truth Behind Those “Miracle” Plug-In Electricity Savers

Are "Miracle" Plug-In Electricity Savers really the miracle the marketing says they are? Is there any truth in it, or is it a scam?

Somali Olympic Committee Enrolls a Record Number of Women in National Youth Sports Development Program

In a landmark move for Somali sport, the National Olympic Committee of Somalia (NOCSOM) has launched its nationwide youth sports development program in Garowe, the capital of Puntland State.

Franchise Leads Are Plentiful. Knowing Which Candidates Are Ready Is Harder

Franchise conversion benchmarks show why enquiries rarely become sales. Verifran aims to assess candidate readiness before the first conversation.

Velur Enterprises Reads the Scoreboard: California Outgrows Texas and Florida as Costs Push Growth Inland

California's economy grew at a 3.7 percent annualized pace in the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released by the Governor's office.
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