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Talk about nine lives. Next month will mark 38 years since “Cats” premiered in London’s West End. (It opened a year later on Broadway.) Since then, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” has been staged thousands of times all over the world. Not only that, but come December a feature film based on the stage musical will open with a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift and Idris Elba.In the meantime, Broadway/San Diego is presenting a national touring production of “Cats” at the Civic Theatre downtown through Sunday. For those who’ve enjoyed the likes of Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer before, it’s a frolicking reunion with familiar feline friends. For those new to “Cats,” if there actually is anyone new to “Cats,” there are plenty of eye-popping costumes and special effects, and an iconic … [Read more...] about Review: 38 years later, ‘Cats’ proves it still has many lives

Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News Published 7:16 PM EDT Mar 13, 2019 U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, chided Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently for exaggerating the ambitious "Green New Deal" resolution in Congress. "The Republican majority leader said that we want to end air travel and cow farts," Stabenow said on the Senate floor last week.  "Cows don't fart, by the way, Mr. President. They belch. Just for the record."  McConnell wasn't the only one to make the error. An FAQ initially provided on the website of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, last month referred to the Green New Deal's goal of reaching "net-zero" greenhouse gases within a decade.   The FAQ, which was later removed, said the goal was not "zero emissions" because "we aren’t sure that we’ll be able to fully get rid of farting cows and airplanes that fast."  Stabenow's remarks came as she criticized Senate Republicans for "mocking what is … [Read more...] about Stabenow corrects McConnell on ‘cow farts’

opinion Henry Payne The Detroit News Published 2:38 p.m. UTC Aug 2, 2018 For seven years, Tesla has been king of the electric jungle. Now comes a challenger on silent paws. The athletic Jaguar I-Pace crossover debuts in U.S. showrooms in September, the first of a wave of premium battery-powered challengers coming to knock the Silicon Valley lion off Simba’s Rock. The I-Pace is cat-quick, head-turning and comfortable. But the I-Pace will also be fighting for pre-eminence within its own brand against a legacy of roaring, long-nose cats. In short, if you have $85,000 to spend on a Jag, do you want a stealthy EV, or a growling V-8 that sounds like, well ... a Jaguar? I grew up at race tracks lusting after long-nose 1970s-era, V-6 and V-12 powered E-type sports cars howling around vintage Trans-Am club events with Camaros and Mustangs. The English cat stood out among the American ponies, its long-nose arriving three corners before its fastback … [Read more...] about Payne: Jaguar I-Pace prowls quietly

Sarah Rahal The Detroit News Published 12:48 p.m. UTC Jun 20, 2018 The Michigan Humane Society has a surplus of adoptable rescues that could use a forever home in which to roam and cuddle with family members.  The humane society said summer months are a good time to adopt a homeless animal.  "Families often have more time they can spend training and socializing their new pets," said MHS spokesman Shaun Bailey. "Similarly, it’s easier to house train a puppy when it’s warm because, like us, they often don’t want to go outside during Michigan’s cold winters." Bailey said the society saw a hike in adoptions last summer, when it  placed 829 animals in June and 938 in July.  "According to last year’s data, the Michigan Humane Society placed slightly more animals than average during summer," Bailey said. "This is good because we and other shelters typically face a surplus of newborn kittens in the spring, and this surplus carries … [Read more...] about Meet 9 animals ready for adoption at Michigan Humane Society