The nonconforming bride desires a wedding that is as unique as she is! When the traditional white dress and ceremony alone, just will not do. The Nonconforming Bridal Fair on April 24th, 2011 stands alone in a sea of wedding expos and bridal fairs by offering modern couples an opportunity for a little something different […]

Jeff Probst blog ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’ episode 10, 4/20/2011, Jeff Probst as in seasons past will be expressing his opinion via blog on the previous night’s episode of ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’ however this Newark reality TV examiner followed Jeff Probst on Twitter and has some fan questions about ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’ answered which Jeff Probst […]

“The world fascinates me.” Andy Warhola, born August 6, 1928 in Forest City, Pennsylvania. During his teenage years, he and his family moved to Pittsburgh, were he suffered from several nervous breakdowns. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie-Mellon University) in June 1949. After graduation, Andy Warhol moved to New York City with […]

When you think about it, the generation of free love and Woodstock, the Baby Boom generation was born with a silver spoon in its mouth. Compared to its parent’s generation, a generation that had endured the hardships of the great depression and World War II, boomers have had it pretty good, relatively speaking. Most of […]

As Buckcherry rolled into Atlanta to present the last night of their headlining Jagermeister Music Tour with Hellyeah and The Damned Things it wouldn’t have been odd to expect a somewhat subdued atmosphere, most people might have been a bit worn out by the grueling tour schedule, particularly in light of the intensely physical performances […]

No surprise that Victoria, BC is embracing this spring’s Royal Wedding of the future King & Queen, HRH Prince William and Ms. Kate Middleton. After all, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited The Empress on May 30, 1939 during their visit to Canada (photos are displayed in the hotel’s lobby). And Queen Elizabeth II […]

Owners, players and fans want a season. Federal mediator Judge Arthur Boylan and U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson would prefer to see negotiations solve the present labor/management impasse and get on with the NFL season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and team want Raymond James Stadium, one of the best playing surfaces in the NFL, to […]

Known for the starring role in your green salad, its robust flavor in your grandma’s homemade marinara sauce and frankly for being eaten on its own with a dash of salt and pepper, the tomato is one of America’s most popular culinary ingredients. An excellent source of nutrients and vitamins, the tomato is a winner […]

Somehow, somewhere, it was decided that April 16 would be National Eggs Benedict Day, a day to pay homage to a breakfast that was popularized in New York restaurants near the middle of the 20th century. It’s a dish consisting of two egg rafts most commonly constructed in the following way, from bottom to top: […]

#25 – Stone Cold Steve Austin v. Shawn Michaels (c) for the WWF Championship Mike Tyson as special outside enforcer WWF WrestleMania XIV March 29, 1998 Stone Cold Steve Austin was just what the WWF needed to fight the onslaught from World Championship Wrestling in the mid ‘90s. He didn’t set fire in the WWF […]

A few short days after 2am Club took to the stage at Massey Hall in Toronto (opening up for Down With Webster’s short tour) I had the priviledge to interview Tyler Cordy, emcee for the band. Cordy was ever the gracious musician, despite the interview interrupting his green tea and “sorta almost day off”. After […]

Director Cary Fukunaga (“Sin Nombre”) and screenwriter Moira Buffini (“Tamara Drewe”) deliver a thoroughly modern “Jane Eyre,” steeped in dark brooding and the dogged belief of self-direction. Mia Wasikowska (“Alice in Wonderland”) and Michael Fassbender (“Inglourious Basterds”) star in the iconic lead roles. Both Wasikowska and Fassbender bring a quiet, yet expressive intensity to the […]

On the 30th of September 2007, the ‘Four Horseman’ of the ‘New Atheism’ movement, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens sat down together for a 2-hour discussion of issues concerning the surprising reception of their books and the emergence of the new atheism movement. The discussion deserves to be more widely publicized […]

One would hope that any theatrical piece focusing on Vincent van Gogh would also feature the artist’s work itself. No need to worry. Vincent, an adventurous new opera which had its world premier this past Friday at the Musical Arts Center in Bloomington, not only incorporates van Gogh’s singular art—it also provides a masterfully constructed […]

Largest Donation in Non-Profit’s History Honors Officer Stephanie Brown Philanthropists Dr. George and Kym Rapier today announced a $200,000 donation to the 100 Club of San Antonio in honor of fallen San Antonio Police Officer Stephanie Brown. The donation to the 100 Club of San Antonio, which serves families of peace officers and firefighters in […]

Dirt, dirt, and more dirt. This is the point where you unleash your child into that which has previously been banned from them. Hands will get dirty, shoes will get designated as “garden shoes”, and you surely will not be allowed back in the house without a thorough strip down. Back in the house? That’s […]

This article is to inform you how to speak or talk about video games properly. When speaking in terms of video games, most people simply refer to them as games. This is not necessarily a bad thing to do, but when talking about games it is important to remember that there are many varieties of […]

UPDATE MARCH 12: This writer has not received confirmation from the Australian Radiation Services about the originally attached Fallout Map. Darryl Mason of “Your Daily Reality” reports that Australian Radiation Services do not issue such maps and “was likely chosen before ARS offices are closed until Monday, as they are most weekends, making it harder […]

New York fans waited 7 years for the NBA playoffs to return to the “historic” Madison Square Garden. Well the wait really wasn’t worth it. The Celtics handed the Knicks an embarassing 113-96 loss Friday night in impressive fashion. With the victory the Celtics pulled ahead in the series 3-0, looking for the sweep Sunday […]

This week I attended the 30th Anniversary dinner of United Muslims of America (UMA) whose theme was “Rising Islamophobia: Causes, Consequences and Remedies.” UMA was the first Muslim public affairs organization in the US. They describe their mission as “to educate and encourage American Muslims to actively participate in the mainstream social, economic, civic and […]

The annual Blue White game will mark the end of the spring practice season for Penn State, and the final decision son some of the positions may be as cloudy as the weather is supposed to be in State College on Saturday. Saturday’s spring finale will have nearly enough players on the sidelines healing injuries […]

A graduate of Kansas State University who married her high school sweetheart, Tammi Sauer is the author of several humorous picture books such as Cowboy Camp and the award winning Mostly Monsterly. In addition to being skilled in dancing and capturing escaped pigs, she has also been a teacher and a librarian. Q: How does […]

In part 1, Jesus healed the paralytic and forgave his sin (Mark 2). Are sin and suffering connected today? Jesus does not individually blame a person’s suffering on his specific sin. His view of tragedy is broader. He sees brokenness in the world as a result of a broader fall from God. Sin permeates our […]

The U.S. touring company of The Gospel of John will be presented Sunday, March 20, 2011, at 6:30, in the sanctuary of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4822 LaVista Road, Tucker, Georgia. Actor Brad Sherrill has presented his one-man performance more than 600 times since 2001 in professional theaters and churches across the U.S., Canada, the […]

To indie music lovers across the country, the countdown is on for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, held April 15-17 at the Empire Polo Field. With big names as Cee Lo Green, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and The Strokes performing, it’s easy to overlook the bands in […]

Finding a simple, solid list of unique venues is a frustratingly obnoxious task, so I have put together a list of some of my favorite venues from Bay to Border up the coast of Northern California. I have offered a guide to help understand what types of events are best suited for each venue. Some […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (CGE) – Secretary of State Jon Husted announced in late March that Ohio has received funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Help America Vote Act, to provide grants for the development of programs designed to improve the accessibility to, and participation in, the election process for individuals […]

Fifty-five fabulous stallions will strut their stuff at the 2010 Midwest Horse Fair in Madison this month. Stallion Avenue will include studs representing these popular equine breeds: American Saddlebred Andalusian Appaloosa Arabian Curly English Shire Friesian Gypsy Vanner Missouri Fox Trotter Morab Morgan Moriesian Paint Pintabian Quarter Horse Spanish Mustang Tennessee Walking Horse Midwest Horse […]

The race to buy the Atlanta Thrashers has turned into a party of five. There are five groups that are looking to purchase a combination of the Thrashers, the Atlanta Hawks and the operating rights of Philips Arena from the Atlanta Spirit and keep the hockey team in Atlanta according to a report by Chris […]

Many people in Richmond, Virginia work from home, and they love it. When asked why they prefer working at home and the benefits thereof, the answers varied. A Richmond bookkeeper says she like working from home because it saves her a tremendous amount of money that she would otherwise have to spend on gas if […]

[Apr. 1] Gay marriage was first legalized in a county 10 years ago today. Ironically enough, gay marriage was first made a legal institution in the Netherlands in 2001. With 10 years of continued battle in the political, religious, and personal arena, many same sex couples in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community […]

Although it may seem far away, the summer will be here before we know it and Big Brother 13 will be back on the air. Big Brother fans everywhere are super excited! Since many people are still interested in auditioning and have tons of questions, BBN happily asked the casting director of Big Brother, Robyn […]

Dear Longevity Readers, In gardening there’s a term referring to use of products and procedures: GRAS, meaning Generally Recognized as Safe. Perhaps we need one for our information age: GRAT, Generally Recognized as True. Truth turns out to be relative and changing, at times elusive. Yet almost nothing pleases more than to launch into a […]

Mystics, prophets, and seers often move kings and empires. Think of Daniel, think of Joseph; then think of Rasputin. We stand outside the stories that vaunt their deeds and read and hear them as tales of the hero—or rascal. BEARDO is a look into the mind of that hedonistic mystic Rasputin, who most Westerners may […]

From Beautiful Homer Glen I just read an article by Sherwood Ross obviously a liberal that doesn’t have a clue as to how wrong he is when he writes about Wealthy, Republicans, Declare War on Middle Class. America’s wealthy have declared an all-out war on America’s “shrinking middle class,” Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the Vermont […]

WASHINGTON—After missing a free throw that may have won the game against the New Jersey Nets the previous night, Los Angeles Clippers rookie Blake Griffin decided to unleash his fury in the first half against the Washington Wizards. The result—26 points—all in the first half, including 10-of-11 from the very spot where he missed a […]

Wayne Rooney’s fourth goal in London in five days was enough to put Manchester United in the driver’s seat for another Champions League semi-final appearance as the Red Devils beat Chelsea, 1-0, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final matchup. Rooney put United in front in the 24th minute after a brilliant cross-field […]

Illinois Rep. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, sponsored House Bill 161 on January 13, 2011, to require a face photo on the link card to help prevent fraud, the bill passed the Illinois House 64-48 this Wednesday and now heads for the Senate. Because it was pushed by Republicans, Democrats are accusing them of discriminating against welfare […]

In a day which ran a gamut of emotions for both clubs, Florida State escaped Georgia and Foley Field with a 7-5 victory, clinching the three-game series. The fifth-ranked Seminoles (10-1) scored all seven runs over the final five innings, twice overcoming deficits, then held off the Bulldogs’ fierce ninth inning rally. FSU closer Mike […]

“Rango,” the new Gore Verbinski film is Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown” combined with Sergio Leone’s ‘Man with No Name’ series seen through the eyes of a computer animated lizard. That is not an insult in any way, for Rango’s script attempted a complexity not often seen in animated film and pays superb tribute to some of […]

Last week at the “Whose Art is it Anyway” debate, Ray Richardson, a local talk show host spoke as if with authority from the Governor and said that the governor has no intention of returning the mural to the walls of the Labor Department unless a court tells him to do so. He claims that […]

In a survey conducted by TripAdvisor and released recently, 82% of the respondents said overweight people should have to purchase two airline tickets if their size impinges on the next seat. The article states that more than 2,000 people responded to the survey and with the high number of people qualifying an additional fee for […]

The majority of people who make hotel reservations, only travel once or twice a year on average, but even for seasoned travelers it can be hard to get what you want without knowing how to get it. Here are a few tips on how to get the hotel room you want. Call the hotel Most […]

Women’s History month kicked off with a bang at Yoshi’s with a concert called “Women in Jazz”. Usually when one thinks on the subject of women and jazz, great vocalists come to mind such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Women in Jazz had it’s share of vocal fireworks, but a wide selection […]

Today we’ll hop aboard the Yaris and check out the interior and the Liftback on the 3-door model for Denver drivers. The 2011 Yaris 3-Door Liftback does a great job of utilizing interior space and the long wheelbase in the Liftback makes the Yaris cockpit feel quite spacious. The fabric trimmed four-way adjustable front seats […]

Spring has finally sprung! And in the spirit of the season, there are some really great events celebrating spring around New Hampshire this weekend, including the release of WMUR anchor Jennifer Vaughn’s first novel. Check ’em out… March 24, 2011 Concord: Sarah Vowell will discuss her novel Unfamiliar Fishes. Tickets are $6 each or free […]

Find dSource on Facebook and/or on Twitter. TOP STORY: Where are those who said Mosley is garbage and Berto is the man for Pacquiao? (CLICK TO READ) A lot of Manny Pacquiao and boxing fans are wondering what boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. is up to these days. It’s been almost two years since boxing […]

Those of us that live in North Harford Co. and close to the Peach Bottom (PA) nuclear reactor, are accustomed to signing permission slips allowing school officials to administer our kids iodine tablets in the event of a nuclear emergency. With all the recent reports about iodine flying off the store shelves and Japan’s radiation […]

With the uprising of remakes of original films, it becomes imperative to examine the changes in movies. As filmmakers attempt the retell stories that influenced them to their fortes, they imprint their interpretations upon the recreation of those cinematic origins. In 1976, Richard Donner directed the Satanic film, The Omen, a story captivating enough to […]

10. A Fish Called WandaJohn Cleese and Charles Critchton’s comedy tour de force is perhaps one of the most ingenious executions in comedy history, laying the groundwork for other acclaimed crime-comedies such as the Coen Brothers’ “The Big Lebowski,” which have in common a convoluted storyline with multiple characters all looking to cheat each other […]

Shane Mosley has a bigger chance in beating Manny Pacquiao than what most people and oddsmakers think. You better believe it. For starters, I firmly believe that Mosley has a better shot at beating Pacquiao than Antonio Margarito ever did. Consider this: On his best night, based on his skill set, I truly believe that […]

Distance is as internal as it is external. Couples can have a geographical advantage, even dwell within the same “headquarters”, and still be miles apart. Like being in a crowded room and feeling alone. Feeling misunderstood when you expressed the sentiment of your emotions in great detail. Barriers are as intangible as they are tangible. […]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts off by filling you up with good nutrition. The warm food satisfies the hunger that grew while you were peacefully sleeping. It provides energy; so you can start the day off feeling good. Afterwards you feel that anything that comes your way can be […]

“Clean Green” in Los Angeles It is time to switch to cleaning green. All the studies conclude that using chemicals is hazardous to our health and endangers the environment. Here are some hard facts. According to the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) more than 150 chemicals found in the home are connected to allergies, birth defects, […]

The Keen Company mission says they “produce sincere plays.” Michael Frayn’s “Benefactors” surely fits the mission. The sincerity displayed by well-meaning Jane and David toward their neighbors Sheila and Colin is almost immediately suspect as this play about relationships and philosophical differences festers, displaying many metaphoric delights. David (Daniel Jenkins) is a good-natured architect, socially […]

This is part two of a three-part interview with Austin black metal band Humut Tabal. Part one can be found here. 6. SAHME: When I saw you a few weeks ago in San Antonio, you performed as a three-piece with no bass player. Do you have any intentions of adding a permanent bassist to the […]

This film made by a couple of former students of the NC School Of The Arts, just opened in Raleigh at many local multiplexes: “Your Highness” (Dir. David Gordon Green, 2011) Sometimes really funny people make really unfunny films. The comic pedigree of the folks involved in this medieval mess is strong – director David […]

Two nights ago, a local 15-year-old non-profit organization called Hidden Potentials held its annual Special Needs Star Awards dinner and ceremony at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral where the agenda for the evening consisted of “Honoring Those Who Excel at Helping People with Special Needs” (as stated on the company website […]

As explained in today’s earlier Gun Rights Examiner column, Rep. Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, has issued a subpoena to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “for documents related to the highly controversial ‘Project Gunrunner.’” Committee Director of Digital Strategy & Press Secretary Seamus Kraft today […]

Whether he’s expanding on the Wes Montgomery tradition or internalizing Southern gospel styles (as he did on his recent “Piety Street” album), guitarist John Scofield has always had a distinct and engaging voice and a fertile improvisational imagintation. SFJAZZ is throwing him a new challenge this week by placing him amid the lofty confines of […]