Thanks to reader JFA, who

Thanks to reader JFA, who sent us this link to yet another DVD clip.

Oscar finalists have almost six weeks to savor making the next-to-last cut, while those left out altogether lick their wounds. Interestingly, the ranks of the overlooked contain more surprises than the actual nominations for the 74th Academy Awards, to be presented March 24.

Facts about owls and other animals that live in Iowa and are also found in the Harry Potter book series and movie will be featured during a program — a Harry Potter Party — Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in the LCCB office at Heron Bend [Iowa].

Banning books. It’s a sensitive and emotionally charged issue. For some it involves defending the first amendment, while for others it involves what they say is defending their children. The facts are that more schools these days are bowing to pressure and banning popular books, like Harry Potter and Huckleberry Finn.