E-mail a friendMay 22, 2007
Economist Michael D. Yates shares observations from his travels, as detailed in his book, Cheap Motels and a Hot Plate. Former Lost star Ian Somerhalder talks about his role in the Hallmark original movie, Marco Polo.
Michael D. Yates
Michael D. Yates
Michael Yates is an economist, a longtime labor educator and a former University of Pittsburgh economics professor. He's the author of numerous books, including Naming the System: Inequality and Work in the Global Economy and Why Unions Matter. He's also the associate editor of Monthly Review. After becoming disillusioned with academic life, he took early retirement in '01 and, with his wife, has traveled the country. His new book, Cheap Motels and a Hot Plate examines life in contemporary America.
Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder's Hollywood profile was raised by being one of the Lost survivors. Born and raised in Covington, LA, the former child model's film debut performance ended up on the cutting-room floor. But, it caught the attention of a talent agent visiting the set. Somerhalder's credits include the WB's Smallville, the features Rules of Attraction and The Sensation of Sight and the Hallmark channel's Marco Polo. Among his charity projects is the animal rescue organization, New Leash on Life.