Whether you live in a single-family home, condo or an apartment, it is wise to keep it as secure as possible. Statistics show that in times of economic downturns, home burglaries go up. So it is more important than ever that you keep your home safe and secure. Listed below are some tips that you…
As the #ToMyUnbornChild hashtag trend swept Twitter, most messages were that of happy childhoods, fond memories, and promising love. But within days, the trend took a decidedly negative turn as the hashtag became the subject of hate towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children. Within the last month, a public service announcement featured on YouTube…
You knew there would be pain. No doubt about it, change was going to hurt. It would require, if not tears, then a kind of ripping of your soul, a new way of life, an alteration of outlook. You would no longer be a smoker, a drinker, a nail-chewer, a sweets addict. You would be…
Sexual assault and kidnapping charges held against Michael Kobulnicky, a former Tea Party spokesperson and Carl DeMaio mayoral campaign volunteer, were dropped Thursday after the alleged victim rescinded her story this week. Kobulnicky was charged ten days ago after the victim claimed she was kidnapped and raped on Fiesta Island after accepting a ride home…
dvd of the week Alexander Payne won another Oscar for his screenplay to this low-key dramedy about a man dealing with finding out that his comatose wife cheated on him, their problematic children, and a large family squabble about what to do with a huge track of Hawaiian land they inherited. George Clooney is more…
The Egyptian grandson of actor legend Omar Sharif has some news to share: he is Jewish and he is gay. The announcement was made publicly Sunday in an open letter to The Advocate after years of silence. Although relieved to come out as gay, Sharif was admittedly worried of repercussions against his family, namely those…
The Billboard Dance Chart success ‘I’m Free’ by international singer-songwriter Hayla was inspired by her cheating boyfriend who went out on her with another man, says the dance-pop star. After finding her cheating boyfriend in bed with his gay lover, Hayla decidedly remained calm. “Guess what?” she says. “I didn’t freak out at all. Everything…
Who says that times aren’t a-changin’ for the better? This year promises to be a year of legislative progress for California; and new legislation broadening protections for LGBT persons is evidence that California is moving toward equalizing the rights of all of its citizens. The changes effective this year will touch many members of the…
Clean out the kids’ closets and come to The Center auditorium for the Family Matters clothing and toy swap Saturday, March 17. Drop-off, sorting and socializing starts at 9 a.m. and the swapping begins at 11 a.m. A $5 donation per family is suggested. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at families@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x121.
Following the performance of Next Fall Thursday, March 8, the Diversionary Theatre brought together a panel representing different faiths to discuss the issues of faith, religion and belief that were raised in the play and how those touchstones shape our lives. Participating were: Rabbi Laurie Coskey, executive director of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice…
