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						1 Intercalary Days Baha'i Baha'i Intercalary Days Known as Ayyam-Hi or Days of Ha; a time for rejoicing before the period of fasting.... Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Examining the new Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey which revealed that more than a quarter of adults have left the faith of their childhood in favor of another religion; faith and Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama; and... Courageous Dreaming: How Shamans Dream the World into Being, by Alberto Villoldo Book Release Courageous Dreaming: How Shamans Dream the World into Being, by Alberto Villoldo Villoldo, a psychologist and medical anthropologist, provides readers with ancient means to build better modern lives.... George Carlin: It’s Bad for Ya On TV George Carlin: It’s Bad for Ya The man who brought the world the seven dirty words takes on politicians and the electoral process.... 300 On TV 300 The Battle of Thermopylae gets a Frank Miller -- darkly violent and stylized –- makeover with blockbuster results....
2 Oprah's Big Give On TV Oprah's Big Give In this new reality series, created and produced by Oprah herself, 10 contestants are challenged to travel around the country helping complete strangers change their lives. The contestants--who are told "You either give big or go home"--are also met along... Here Come The Newlyweds On TV Here Come The Newlyweds Fifty percent of American marriages end in divorce, so is a romantic comedy reality series in which seven just-married couples compete for big bucks really the best idea? Just sayin'....	3 The Moment of Truth On TV The Moment of Truth Last week it was the destruction of a marriage, this week it's a nervous breakdown! We can't wait to see what they think of next....	4 To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings, by John O'Donohue Book Release To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings, by John O'Donohue Publisher's Weekly proclaims that this book goes beyond the basic prayer book with "unexpected" and "bravely dark" entries "including a prayer for the loved ones left behind after a suicide, or for a parent after the death of a child."... Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana, by Anne Rice Book Release Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana, by Anne Rice Rice returns with her second novel based on the life of Jesus as told through the Gospels and New Testament scholarship, this time following Christ from his baptism to a Cana.... A Life with Karol: My Forty-Year Friendship with the Man Who Became Pope, by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz Book Release A Life with Karol: My Forty-Year Friendship with the Man Who Became Pope, by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz Dziwsz, Pope John Paul's longtime secretary, reveals fascinating details about the Pontiff's life including his secret ski trips and the fact that he was considering resignation.... Warpaint, by The Black Crowes CD Release Warpaint, by The Black Crowes Find out whether Maxim magazine was right or wrong in it's scandalous review of the group's first new album in 7 years.... Soul Speak, by Michael McDonald CD Release Soul Speak, by Michael McDonald The former Doobie Brother covers some of his favorites, including "Redemption Song," by Bob Marley and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."... Into The Wild DVD Release Into The Wild Sean Penn directs this movie based on the best-selling book about Christopher McCandless who abandoned all his worldly possessions after graduating college and headed to Alaska to live off the land....	5 Men in Trees: "Sonata in Three Parts" On TV Men in Trees: "Sonata in Three Parts" When Pastor Eric's church group catches Sara in a compromising position, Sara and Pastor Eric's relationship is compromised....	6 Maha Shivaratri Hindu Maha Shivaratri "Shiva's Night"; honors Shiva who danced the Tandav on this night.... Eli Stone: "Something to Save" On TV Eli Stone: "Something to Save" Eli is brought before the California State Bar to determine if he's fit to practice law after a little litigation song and dance routine. That's one way to win over a jury....	7 College Road Trip Movie Opening College Road Trip When a police chief father (Martin Lawrence) decides to crash his daughter's (Raven Symone) girls only college prospecting road trip the duo finds the farther they travel, the closer they get.... CJ7 Movie Opening CJ7 Ti wants to give his son all the best things in life on his limited salary, so he heads to the local junk yard to find the latest toy for him, but comes across a mysterious orb instead. Limited Release.... Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Movie Opening Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day A recently dismissed governess (Frances McDormand) goes to work as a personal secretary to an American actress (Amy Adams) and discovers her destiny.... Married Life Movie Opening Married Life A man decides to murder his wife to spare her the agony of the divorce he wants. Limited Release.... Snow Angels Movie Opening Snow Angels Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale star in this film about the disintegrating relationships based on the novel by adapting Stewart O'Nan. Limited Release....	8 Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Check local listings for dates and times Analyzing the role of religion in the Texas and Ohio primaries, criminalizing the homeless in Las Vegas, and Father Liam Lawton about his music and ministry.... Road to Perdition On TV Road to Perdition Tom Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan a hit man leading a dual life, killer and devoted husband, until his son witnesses a hit and Sullivan’s world turns upside down.... Law & Order: Special Victims Unit On TV On TV Law & Order: Special Victims Unit When a young, Jewish boy is attacked by a disturbed classmate Benson and Stabler are on the case....
9 The Simpsons On TV The Simpsons Marge sics a reality show on Homer to help him lose weight while Bart and Lisa feel guilt over a prank they pull on Martin.... The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom On TV The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom Tracy Gold hosts this new show about stay-at-home-moms pursuing their outside the home ambitions. Episode one sees Adrian Stark secretly going back to work as a high-end fashion designer.... The Wire: Series Finale On TV The Wire: Series Finale Catch the finale of the critically acclaimed Baltimore-based drama, and then go put the five seasons in your Netflix queue....	10 The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia, by Oliver Leaman Book Release The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia, by Oliver Leaman This reference, authored by 43 experts, covers all aspects of the Muslim holy book.... Canterbury's Law On TV Canterbury's Law Julianna Marguiles stars as a rebellious defense attorney in this legal drama produced by “Rescue Me’s” Dennis Leary....	11 Bringing the Sacred to Life: The Daily Practice of Zen Ritual (Dharma Communications), by John Daido Loori Book Release Bringing the Sacred to Life: The Daily Practice of Zen Ritual (Dharma Communications), by John Daido Loori Zen master Loori presents simple home rituals to help recognize the sacredness of everyday life.... Peace Be Upon You: Fourteen Centuries of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Conflict and Cooperation, by Zachary Karabell Book Release Peace Be Upon You: Fourteen Centuries of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Conflict and Cooperation, by Zachary Karabell Author Karabell uncovers the "history of peaceful coexistence among Muslims, Christians, and Jews over the course of fourteen centuries until the present-day."... Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together, by Ron Hall and Denver Moore Book Release Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together, by Ron Hall and Denver Moore Denver was raised in "plantation-style slavery" in the 1960s, but found salvation in a cancer patient and her Armani clad, art dealing husband.... Whispers of Spirit & Happiness: Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Learning, by Deepak Chopra and Don Miguel Ruiz CD Release Whispers of Spirit & Happiness: Affirmational Soundtracks for Positive Learning, by Deepak Chopra and Don Miguel Ruiz Grammy-winning artists accompany a series of inspirational affirmations from Chopra and Ruiz.... The Ultimate Collection, by Rebecca St. James CD Release The Ultimate Collection, by Rebecca St. James This two-CD set contains 25 favorite tracks from the Dove Award-winning artist.... No Country for Old Men DVD Release No Country for Old Men Friendo, you may want to check out this 2007 Best Motion Picture of the Year "ode to the baser elements of the human soul."...	12 Pleasantville On TV Pleasantville What would happen if you were color in a black and white world? Toby Maquire and Reese Witherspoon star in this Oscar-nominated talkie....	13 Celebrity Rehab: The Reunion On TV Celebrity Rehab: The Reunion Catch up with the celebs who bared all six months after the bold experiment of televised rehab ended....	14 Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! Movie Opening Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! Jim Carey, Steve Carrell, Seth Rogen, and Carol Burnett lend their voices to Dr. Seuss’ tale of a curious elephant determined to help a tiny new friend.... Sleepwalking Movie Opening Sleepwalking Nick Stahl and Charlize Theron star in this film about a young man who takes his abandoned niece under his wing and finds purpose.... To the End of the Earth: A History of the Crypto-Jews of New Mexico, by Stanley M. Hordes Book Release To the End of the Earth: A History of the Crypto-Jews of New Mexico, by Stanley M. Hordes The former New Mexico State Historian's years of research reveals a Sephardic tradition in the AMerican Southwest that can trace its lineage back to the conversos of 15th- and 16th-century Spain.... The Return of Jezebel James On TV The Return of Jezebel James The creator of "The Gilmore Girls" returns to series television with quirky dramadey about a children's book editor (Parker Posey) who asks her free-spirited spirited sister to act as a surrogate (Lauren Ambrose)....	15 Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Fred de Sam Lazaro visits Minnesota to explore tensions between new religious practices brought by recent immigration and established practice, plus the similaritie and differences between Western and Eastern Orthodox Easter and Vedic chanting known as "kirtan."... Torchwood On TV Torchwood Dead, but still living, Owen feels the need for absolution having inadvertently acted as a conduit for bringing living Death into the world....
16 Palm Sunday Christian Orthodox Christian Palm Sunday Sunday prior to Easter; commemorates Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem.... The Simpsons On TV The Simpsons Sideshow Bob tries to do in Bart one last time, only to end up six feet under with his nemesis attending his funeral by invitation of his own brother, Cecil.... Extreme Makeover: Home Edition On TV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Ty and the gang help out a motorcycle riding minister and family. Talk about your holy rollers....... John Adams On TV John Adams Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney star in this epic mini-series based on David McCullough's Pulitzer prize-winning history of the United States' second President.... Dumped On TV Dumped This thought-provoking new series challenges eleven people to live off a garbage dump in Britain for three weeks to highlight the amount of useable rubbish not being recycled by Britons....	17 St. Patrick's Day Christian St. Patrick's Day Celebration of St. Patrick, who is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland.... Celebrating the Green: The History of Saint Patrick's Day On TV Celebrating the Green: The History of Saint Patrick's Day March up NYC's Fifth Avenue with over 150,000 celebrants taking part in the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day parade.... Ghoster Hunters On TV Ghoster Hunters The TAPS gang celebrates St. Paddy's Day with two Irish-themed episodes "Attack of the Irish Elemental" and "Irish Ruins." Can you say Erin Go Boo?... Machines of the Gods On TV Machines of the Gods Greek and Roman priests had to find a way to bring worshippers, and money, into the temples and truned to scholars to develop "magic" and wonderous illusions....	18 Hearing with the Eye: Photographs from Point Lobos, by John Daido Loori Book Release Hearing with the Eye: Photographs from Point Lobos, by John Daido Loori The striking landscapes and waterscapes by Zen master Loori are accompanied by commentary on text by Eihei Dogen.... Atonement DVD Release Atonement A little girl tells a big lie forever changing the the lives of those who surround her in this Oscar-winner based on Ian McEwan's book.... Enchanted DVD Release Enchanted This wonderfully comedic musical proves that life can be a fairytale, but just not exactly like the kind you read about in books.... Battlestar Galactica: Season Three DVD Release Battlestar Galactica: Season Three Catch up with the series before the last and finale season of this genre-busting, thought-provoking series debuts on April 4.... I Am Legend DVD Release I Am Legend He's the only survivor of a killer virus, unless you count the "Infected" mutants hunting him down. Can Will Smith be the new "Omega Man?"... It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown On TV It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown The Peanuts’ Gang prepares for Easter, except for Linus who insists that no preparation is necessary. As usual, count on Snoopy to save the day....	19 Taboo On TV Taboo From riding into a crowd of men hurling spears to enduring a whipping as a coming-of-age ritual, the "Proving Ground" episode explores man's ability to overcome the basic fight-or-flight instinct....	20 Spring Equinox / Ostara Heathen Pagan Wiccan Spring Equinox / Ostara For Pagans, a time to welcome spring, new birth and new life, and the goddess-as-maiden. Heathens celebrate the end of winter, the arrival of spring, and the Goddess Ostara.... Mawlid an-Nabi Muslim Mawlid an-Nabi Islamic commemoration of the birth and death of Prophet Muhammad. Begins at sunset of the previous day.... Zen Sourcebook: Traditional Documents from China, Korea, and Japan, by Stephen Addiss, Stanley Lombardo, Judith Roitman, Paula Arai Book Release Zen Sourcebook: Traditional Documents from China, Korea, and Japan, by Stephen Addiss, Stanley Lombardo, Judith Roitman, Paula Arai For the first time, foundational texts from the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen traditions can be found in one volume.... Miss Guided On TV Miss Guided Jamie Lynn Spears guest stars as a troubled student who may throw away her chance at college over her romantic life in this new comedy starring "27 Dresses'" Judy Greer....	21 Nau-Roz (Naw-Ruz) Baha'i Nau-Roz (Naw-Ruz) Observance of the vernal equinox symbolizing spiritual growth and renewal.... Norooz Zoroastrian Norooz "The New Day"; New Year celebration regarded as the most important day of the year. Customs include wearing new clothes, giving gifts, and settling disputes.... Magha Puja Day / Sangha Day Buddhist Magha Puja Day / Sangha Day Celebration of the presentation of teachings by Lord Buddha.... Purim Jewish Purim Celebrates the rescue of Jews in ancient Persia. Begins at sundown the previous day.... Good Friday Christian Good Friday Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus at Calvary.... Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns Movie Opening Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns A recently laid-off single mother begins to lose all hope until she receives a letter from a father she’s never known and decides this unknown family may be the answer to her prayers.... Drillbit Taylor Movie Opening Drillbit Taylor Owen Wilson stars as an out-of-work soldier of fortune who agrees to protect three high school freshman from the school bully.... The Hammer Movie Opening The Hammer Adam Carolla, currently of “Dancing with the Stars,” nee of “Loveline,” stars as a 40 once-promising ex-boxer who finds himself back in the rings and in contention for the Olympic rings. Limited release.... Under the Same Moon Movie Opening Under the Same Moon Left behind in Mexico when his mother crosses the border to find work as a domestic, After the death of his grandmother, young Carlitos heads out of Mexico, accompanied only by an elderly migrant worker, to find his mother who...	22 Purim Jewish Purim Celebrates the rescue of Jews in ancient Persia.... Holi Hindu Sikh Holi "Festival of Color"; Northern Indian celebration marking the beginning of spring with a deluge of color. Various social classes are encouraged to interact with one another. Begins with the full moon.... Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly The Ten Commandments On TV The Ten Commandments Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner star in Cecil B. DeMille's award-winning epic....
23 Easter Christian Easter Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.... The Sound of Music On TV The Sound of Music The movie that made Julie Andrew's a superstar is definitely one of our favorite things.... Everybody Hates Chris: "Everybody Hates Easter" Everybody Hates Chris: "Everybody Hates Easter" Rochelle is determined to win the Easter Pageant Hat-Off title once again, but has some stiff competition from a new church member....	24 High School Confidential On TV High School Confidential If you haven’t yet caught on to this unprecedented series documenting the lives of 12 girls over four years of high school then check out three hours tonight....	25 The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah, by Nora Raleigh Baskin Book Release The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah, by Nora Raleigh Baskin Caroline’s mom is Jewish, her dad isn’t and the death of her grandmother and a gift of a Star of David necklace cause Caroline to question everything in this young adult novel.... In Search of the Original Koran: The True History of the Revealed Text, by Mondher Sfar Book Release In Search of the Original Koran: The True History of the Revealed Text, by Mondher Sfar Paris-based historian Sfar sets out to prove that "there is no historical, or even theological, basis for the orthodox view that Muhammad or his earliest followers intended the Koran to be treated as the inviolable word of God."... The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, by Pico Iyer Book Release The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, by Pico Iyer A friend of His Holiness for over 30 years, Iyer offers an in-depth analysis of the man, the monk, the pop icon and the politician.... Music of the Spheres, by Mike Oldfield CD Release Music of the Spheres, by Mike Oldfield Finding influence in the classical, Rachmaninov, to the contemporary, William Orbit, Oldfield aims to create music that surpasses the mundane and provides a spiritual experience.... I Will Go, by Starfield CD Release I Will Go, by Starfield These Vancouver-based Christian cuties latest praise-and-worship album was inspired by their hometown congregation.... The Kite Runner DVD Release The Kite Runner Adapted from Khaled Hosseini's novel, the tale follows the betrayal of a childhood friend by a wealthy Pashtun boy and his eventual atonement....	26 Khordad Sal Zoroastrian Khordad Sal Birthday of the prophet Zarathustra; celebrated the sixth day of the Parsi month.... Ghost Hunters: "Hellfire Caves" On TV Ghost Hunters: "Hellfire Caves" The TAPS team investigates Ireland’s infamous Hellfire Caves where an 18th century secret society is said to have dressed as monks, held decadent parties and is rumored to have even performed human sacrifices....	27 Remember the Titans On TV Remember the Titans Denzel Washington stars as the coach that brings together a racially integrated high school football team for a winning season that eventually brings the whole town together....	28 Stop-Loss Movie Opening Stop-Loss Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) is trying to reclaim normalcy in his Texas hometown only to have the Army order him back to active duty.... Run, Fatboy, Run Movie Opening Run, Fatboy, Run Regretting leaving his fiancé on their wedding day several years earlier, a charming, overweight guy must now run a marathon to prove to his ex that her new, rich, slim boyfriend is not "the one."... 21 Movie Opening Movie Opening 21 A brilliant M.I.T. student needs to find a way to pay tuition and card counting in Las Vegas fits the bill, literally. See what happens when the government cuts funding?... American Zombie Movie Opening American Zombie This mockumentary follows a group of zombies and their struggles as they try to gain acceptance in the Los Angeles human community. Limited Release.... Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide, by Barry Magid Book Release Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide, by Barry Magid Zen teacher, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, Magid writes that the "pursuit of happiness" may be causing more suffering than if we just accepted ourselves and the way things are.... Kabbalah on Green: Consciousness and the Environment, by Yehuda Berg Book Release Kabbalah on Green: Consciousness and the Environment, by Yehuda Berg The bracelets may be red, but the healing color of both the soul and the Earth is green, according to Kabbalah.... 20/20: Celebrities and Addiction On TV 20/20: Celebrities and Addiction Why do so many celebrities fall into the trap of drugs and alcohol," asks the press release. Maybe more importantly we should ask "Why are fans so addicted to watching them fall?"...	29 Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Check local listings for dates and times. A closer look at the debate over lethal injection as cruel and unusual punishment; plus Kim Lawton visits with black clergy carrying on Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy some 40 years later.... Catch Me if You Can