dvr this Cinemax, Friday, Aug. 8, 10 p.m. Steven Soderbergh directs this TV show about a New York City hospital at the turn of the last century. Starring Clive Owen as the drug-addled chief of surgery and André Holland as the hospital’s first black doctor, the show is supposed to be bloody, tense and brilliant….
I must admit that the biggest reason I was so excited to see Guardians of the Galaxy was Chris Pratt. I’ve been a fan since he guested as trustafarian college student on The OC in 2006, and I developed a silly school boy crush on him in Parks & Recreation, on which he’s played adorable…
When Rep. Paul Ryan releases a new economic plan, I am typically left to wonder if he is on something. With his new plan for helping the poor, however, I think he might be onto something. Not the idea that poor people need a nanny to help them pull it together, mind you. That’s demeaningly…
Whether to buy a home or rent one is a pressing question that does not have an easy answer. It is complex, ever changing and one to ponder again and again. The answer will be different for every questioner, as it is dependent on such variables as personal preferences and priorities, availability of different housing…
thursday, aug. 7 Lynyrd Skynyrd Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to Humphreys with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd Skynyrd has maintained a tremendous legacy that began over 40…
35 percent of Americans have a debt in collections according to a new study by The Urban Institute. This means people have not made payments on things like credit card debt, medical bills or even a parking ticket. This is a serious problem that shows how much financial distress Americans are under. Now there may…
In 2010 I was selected as one of the two Champions of Pride, and in 2012 I was a speaker at the Stonewall Rally. In both cases it had to do with LGBT military service issues. Connor Maddocks was a speaker at the 2013 Stonewall Rally, in large part because his participation in trans leadership…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! I believe we are all called to the work of justice and equality. I love how that calling goes…
How does that sound for a new title of Nicole Murray Ramirez’s column? Nicole has finally jumped the shark. As many of you know, the term refers to a scene from the TV series Happy Days where the Fonz jumps over a shark while waterskiing. The phrase has come to mean the desperation of something…
Hillcrest is one of the most popular dining destinations in San Diego but many in the community have expressed concern about the number of restaurants that have opened and closed in recent years. Fifth Avenue between Robinson and Washington has been a particularly hard hit area with six vacant storefronts, and in the last several…
