When you think of American cuisine it is impossible not to think of barbecue. However barbecue is one of the most misunderstood cuisines we consume. Since I know what I like but do not know a lot about barbecue I asked Kathleen and Kelly Macintosh, certified master judges from Kansas City Barbecue Society, to join…
thursday, sept. 8 Among Giants Widely regarded as the premier whale photographer of the world, Flip Nicklin, a National Geographic contributing photographer, will be presenting images featured in his latest book, Among Giants . For anyone who has marveled at the majesty of whales in the wild, Among Giants is guaranteed to be inspiring, even…
If you are a heterosexual man or woman and/or if your appearance is one where you’re perceived as not violating western society’s sex and gender norms, then you’re life is more valuable than mine. At least, that’s what the hung jury said in Brandon McInerney’s murder trial for the killing of Larry King. The hung…
I have a confession to make to you: I watch The Weather Channel! I’m fascinated by weather – snow, heat index, tides, severe weather. I’ve heard that The Weather Channel is the MTV for older people! During these hot summer months, we are constantly told to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. It’s so…
Tom Hardy’s body in Warrior is as bizarrely and suspiciously inhuman as Chris Hemsworth’s in Thor. In one scene, Hemsworth wanders around shirtless in Natalie Portman’s apartment while the other actors and the audience just gawk. It’s absurd. So is the movie. And I loved it. One of the deluge of superhero movies this past…
There is a god, because Sarah Michelle Geller is back on TV. Eight years after the end of the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Geller is the star of a new drama in which she plays twins Bridget and Siobhan who are mired in danger, scandal and drama. She recently described it as a cross…
An Arkansas weatherman has some explaining to do after reports surfaced that a naked dead man wearing a dog collar was found dead in his hot tub, reports the New York Daily News. Authorities are now trying to find answers in wake of Dexter Williams’ death Monday. Reports indicate that meteorologist Brett Cummins arrived at…
Nearly 77 percent of Americans report having a friend who is gay or lesbian according to a poll at CBS News, so it comes as no surprise that a new sitcom has been born from the commonality: My Best Friend is a Lesbo is NBC’s latest TV show in development to combine comedy, lesbianism, and…
HRSA announced today an award of $248,000 to support the Fenway Institute in their efforts to provide a National Training and Technical Assistance Center to fortify existing health centers in improving facilities designed to support those who identify with the LGBT community. The Fenway Institute is a research and training facility, sister to Fenway Health,…
Fans of Dancing with the Stars can take the action home with ‘viewing parties’ in support of Chaz Bono, spurred into effect after enormous backlash and discrimination against the popular transgender star began gaining traction after the announcement of his appearance on the show. “For Dancing with the Stars to receive so many hateful posts…
