I just thought I’d mention, because I think they’re neat, that Gatorland (Florida’s favorite half-day attraction!) is right now playing host to the largest collection of albino alligators in the world. Supposedly they bring good luck if you look in their blue eyes (yes, blue). Their engagement at the park is limited, but the...
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OK, I don’t normally link to articles that contain copious spoilers … especially ones I myself have assiduously avoided reading. (The spoilers, that is; not the articles themselves.) But a reference in the “safe to look at” section of this script review has stuck with me for a few days now, making me worry...
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This came just too late (start innuendo now) for the calendar. There’s a Safe Sex Party at UCF next week. Here’s the press release (emphasis added): VOX at UCF’s annual safe sex benefit is a party that educates students about the importance of knowing what you’re doing and who you’re doing it with when...
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The first day of spring heralds the return of Persephone to her mother, Demeter, celebrated with the blooming of all flowers in joy. But something’s stinking up our climate. It’s the weight of oppressive poverty! Since you can’t raise the Dow, raise your spirits with these heartwarming seasonal haikus. A Taste of Citrus...
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Can you look like what your grandfather would look like if he killed your grandmother, wore her skin and hid out among a peacock exhibition? Then you could win the Dame Edna Look-a-Look Contest! The winner and “her” stylist get two pairs of tickets to the Dame Edna: My First Last Tour show at...
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Man, it almost restores your faith in faithlessness. Six months ago, we all had to grit our teeth as the Christian marital drama Fireproof became one of the sleeper hits of 2008, raking in big bucks among the Promise-Keeping crowd — and augmenting the fundie cachet that star Kirk Cameron had earlier earned...
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Aw, we kid the Voight. It’s true, kids, the Midnight Cowboy himself, Jon Voight, will be closing the festivities at the Florida Film Festival in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Midnight Cowboy with a screening a Midnight Cowboy, which the Midnight Cowboy will be attending, followed by a Q&A session where you can...
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You just don’t hear that much about eco-terrorism any more. Seemed like growing up, labs of Monsanto monkeys were being sabotaged and the monkeys set loose upon their captors everyday. Now we’ve got Whale Wars and such that make it into just another job filled with people you don’t really want to work with....
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It only took three days for Fox to find something bigger than the Fantastic Four movies to apologize for. It seems the entertainment wizards in Rupert Murdoch’s thrall really have their finger on the proverbial pulse. They’ve read the headlines in all of those reputable newspapers their boss doesn’t publish, and they’ve realized...
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For one night, everybody becomes a citizen of the Emerald Isle, which in this country we define as “drunk.” Few if any Americans go out on St. Patty’s Day and try their hand at literary supergenius or inventing influential new musical forms. No, everyone just gets pissed. If you’re one of these casual Gaels,...
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Orlando City Soccer's goal rush News: The Brit, the Brazilian and their (not so?) crazy scheme to make Orlando soccer capital of the Southeast By Jeffrey Billman 5/8/2013
Fringe Fest 2013 shows Arts & Culture: Some choices for geeks, gamers, those who prefer to fly solo, kids, oldsters and more By Seth Kubersky 5/15/2013
Under the Rainbow Arts & Culture: Our favorite mess, Judy Garland, shares hints on surviving Fringe By Steve Schneider 5/15/2013
Modern maturity Arts & Culture: Fringe 2013 is all growed up with everywhere to go By Steve Schneider 5/15/2013
Savage Love COLUMN: I have a mentally disabled cousin who I haven't figured out how to help. He’s lived for more than 40 years in the same nursing home in a small, conservative... By Dan Savage 5/15/2013
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