German historians are in debate whether or not to crack open the world’s oldest bottle of wine. The bottle of wine is on display in the Pfalz Historical Museum, sealed tightly with a wax coating. The bottle also contains a white liquid and has been dated at 1,650 years old. The bottle of wine is […]

Looking for an easy hiking trail for the family with some history? Consider the Mayoffer-Singletree Trail in Superior. The trail has historic signs, is mostly flat and can be as short as you want it or a 14-mile loop if you’re looking for a longer distance. The Mayoffer-Singletree Trail starts in a neighborhood less than […]

Balagan has a Your Friendly Neighborhood Theatre vibe to it; you may be sitting next to someone guzzling booze from a mason jar mug — which, incidentally, is a pretty awesome deal, the mug is $20 and it comes filled with whatever drink you want from their bar! According to Executive Director and co-founder Jake […]

Viva Florida 500 GreaterJax™ is a series of occasional pieces about Florida history and this year’s celebrations of 500 years of same in and around northeast Florida. One of the many reasons that Floridians take Florida for granted is that we’re so used to living with the tourist trade. For example, how many times have […]

Matt LeBlanc has found his second coming in his career by portraying an exaggerated version of himself on Episodes, a Showtime comedy series that finds the former Friends actor working with two British scribes on a monotonous sitcom called ‘Pucks’. The show is about the behind-the-scenes comedic events that occur between the cast and crewmembers, […]

“Halo 4” has seen its ups and down since it launched last November for the Xbox 360. It barreled out of the gate with strong sales but stubbed its toe with Specialization unlock code issues and various glitches in the game. Franchise director Frank O’Connor acknowledged these issues Wednesday while also saying that the experience […]

Club Jade directed me to this wonderful bit of news from Mark Hamill about the casting of Episode VII. He did an interview with Entertainment Tonight about the new movies and gave us an update about the talks in a way that is much more concrete and full of details, vague as they are, than […]

Top iPad photo apps for anyone who loves taking photos These top iPad photo apps let you shoot fast and sharp photos with better exposure to give you professional effects. Besides snapping high-quality photos, these top iPad photo apps are the best for editing your shots and easily transferring them between your iPhone, iPad, iPod […]

Every time there begins talk about “control” it always seems that the Black community gets hit the hardest! When the influx of cocaine showed up in South Central LA reportedly compliments of the CIA, the Black community saw a beast unleashed like never before. All hell broke loose! Individuals, families, and communities were reduced to […]

American rock band Lifehouse released their 6th studio album ‘Almería’ on December 11th, 2012. The new offering features the single “Between the Raindrops” featuring Natasha Bedingfield, a song that took over 3 months for the band to complete. Wrapped in a heavy chorus beat, the song does a good job of setting up the feel […]

As the Roar before the Rolex 24 wraps up at the Daytona International Speedway, race fans all across Florida are left scratching their collective heads, waiting with great anticipation for the next big event to quench their need for speed. Luckily, there are two events taking place in less than two weeks that will help […]

The House voted today to pass a Senate-approved version of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. The bill was sent to President Obama for his signature. According to ABC News published today, “The Violence Against Women Act has long ensured that no woman would ever be forced to suffer in silence in the face of […]

Other than some strange casting choices and bouts of humor that seem a little bit forced, “Les Miserables” is a touching and lovely portrayal of the iconic characters. Emotion and heart bleed from the screen in many instances with some spectacular performances by some; however, there are unfortunately some rather mediocre performances that bring down […]

FLORIDA EVERGLADES – They may be starving, dehydrated, alone, snake bit, frightened, sick, injured, pregnant, missing limbs or with ears cut off. They may be covered in ticks and fleas, in sweltering heat or cold weather, old or young, purebred or mutts, abandoned and forlorn….and yet, amazingly, THEIR TAILS WAG when they see their rescuers. […]

Leg challenge. Fiber is an important part of your diet, you can’t get around it. It’s the “intestinal broom” sweeping clean and getting into all of the nooks and crannies of the digestive system. Without out it the nooks and crannies fill in along with the rest of your piping, before you know it you […]

Ravens’ fans across the state of Md. braved the snowy Feb. weather to come together dressed in their favorite purple passion pride outfits at Super Bowl Friday rallies held across the state yesterday. “Today Show” host Natalie Morales graced Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at one rally and performed a reasonable facsimile of Ray Lewis’ “squirrel dance.” […]

I have to admit that I was surprised by the news two days ago that Pope Benedict XVI was going to retire at the end of this month. I mean seriously, who has ever heard of a Pope retiring? No one in the modern age at least. The last time a Pope resigned was Gregory […]

The President and Congress worked overtime to avoid the “fiscal cliff” back at the beginning of the year. The problem is that there still is no budget in place and really no solution in sight. To try to force a budget deal, Congress has come up with a proposed five percent reduction to all programs […]

As the one year anniversary of the Costa Concordia disaster approaches, the ship still sits partially submerged in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Both the investigation and recovery efforts remain ongoing. Despite those vigorous efforts by over 450 salvage/ workers, the removal of the wreckage has been delayed at least three times since the accident on January […]

“Girls” returned on Feb. 24 with the all-new episode “Video Games.” Season two of this Golden Globe winning series continues to take us on a deeper journey into the inner lives of our beloved characters. Marnie (Allison Williams) is floundering and searching for direction, Hannah (Lena Dunham) realizes she wants to happy like everyone else, […]

This weekend, former welterweight contender and trainer Ronnie Shields will find himself inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as he will be guiding twin brothers and junior middleweight prospects Jermall (10-0, 6 KO’s) and Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s) into battle. Also working with the likes of junior middleweight contender […]

I usually write about Business Etiquette here, but Social Etiquette is just as important! I was in the hospital today with my younger Sister and I immediately knew that a blog post about Hospital Etiquette was neccesary! I hope that you enjoy it… from Classy, BlackGirl. Visiting friends and especially family in the hospital can […]

The Internet has made it easier than ever for mostly anyone to become entrepreneurs. Websites such as Ebay, Etsy, and Amazon allow users the opportunity to display and sell products that they have created. Likewise, social media sites have made it simple for people who are interested in creating and designing everything from shoes to […]

Ginger as a digestive aid and culinary treat Ginger is a herbal root that is naturalized in India, but is know grown in many southern countries including: Africa, Jamaica, China, Austrailia and Florida. It is most famously known as a digestive aide, which can be used in a tea by peeling and slicing the root […]

“Assassin’s Creed 4” has just been confirmed from Ubisoft, and it looks like “AC IV” will be the next installment in the series, not “AC III.2.” According to a report from IGN yesterday, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed an “all-new ‘Assassin’s Creed’ hero, within an all new team and time period [will be] another […]

Once you’ve gotten down the basics of your family tree and managed to trace back a few generations, the next step is to share your information with your family. There are many ways to do this: you can make printouts of the information you’ve found in chart form or even in narrative form, you can […]

Get ready to take your iPhone 4S with you on your next underwater or winter adventure. The Dri Cat waterproof iPhone 4S case is a great solution for protecting your iPhone 4S. Use it while at the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, river rafting or other water activity. I found the Dri Cat to be a fairly […]

The Bar at Capriccio’s, the swanky Italian restaurant at Resorts casino hotel in Atlantic City, is enticing its customers with a new menu, Spanish, yes E-Man said Spanish tapas, those small plates that originated in Spanish bars for those guests who want small portions while sipping a cocktail or glass of wine. At The Bar, […]

Capricorn One Music By Jerry Goldsmith Perseverance Reissue PRR051 12 Tracks – Disc Time: 39:53 Grade: A- The 1970’s were a turbulent time in this country’s history with Watergate and Richard Nixon’s resignation as President amongst other things. This was definitely ripe for plenty of Hollywood movie material that really did culminate in conspiracy, corruption […]

Show off your cooking talent at your Super Bowl party with delicious sweet, salty and sticky sesame hoisin chicken wings. The recipe for the sesame hoisin sauce makes enough for approximately 50 to 60 wings, or 25 to 30 whole chicken wings. Hoisin sauce, combined with garlic, honey and soy sauce makes for a salty, […]

The Greek Gods of mobile operating systems (Apple iOS, Google Android, Blackberry, and Microsoft Windows) may be surprised to find life stirring in the 2013 Underworld with the release of Firefox, Ubuntu, and Tizen. No, the new OS’s will not come close to scaling the immense 90% market share upon which Mount Olympus was built, […]

Motorcyclists often find themselves facing challenges that non riders wouldn’t even consider. Often a rider doesn’t think about the legal issues until it’s too late. This comprehensive guide, Motorcyclists Legal Handbook, with information compiled and placed in one easy to use reference book is a “must have” addition to any rider’s library. Author and veteran […]

Water is a necessity, no matter who you are or what you’re doing. But many of us don’t clean our containers until they contain a noticeable biohazard. For me, the difference between safe hydration and total intestinal failure is Bottle Bright by Clean Ethics. Bottle Bright effervescent tablets are biodegradable, non-toxic and bubble away biohazards […]

We’re talking today to Richard Blunt, author of the fantasy novel, Lucas Trent 3: Grand Theft Magic. Welcome Rick! Can you tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been writing? There is not much to tell about me. I am in my mid-thirties, having a day job as an IT-Expert. My native […]

Spring is many weeks. More snow is still coming along with cold air. Keeping pets healthy in cold weather takes a bit on work but mostly common sense. The best place for cats and dogs in cold weather is inside. If it is below freezing outside they should be in a warm environment like your […]

Wednesday, one of the commercials that will air Sunday during the Super Bowl was released, and several Arab-American groups are calling the Super Bowl Coke ad racist; the news of the Super Bowl Coke commercial has created an Internet Buzz Thursday. The Super Bowl Coke commercial shows an Arab walking through a desert alongside a […]

Let’s just get this out of the way. If you are offended by cursing, genital mutilation, sodomy jokes, or are religiously sensitive, you should not see this show. (Although the Mormon Church took out three full-page color ads in the program with clever tags like “You’ve seen the play, now read the book!” Ten points […]

There’s no doubt about it – traveling is stressful. Traveling with children is even more so. Fortunately, a dose of ingenuity and good-old-fashioned preparedness go a long way to making travel with kids go much more smoothly. Here are a few tips from parents in the know: Out and about with the baby Many pediatricians […]

Planning a party consists of paying attention to details, staying organized, and most of all, have fun. Here are a few tips that will help you throw a great bash, and have fun too! A great party does not happen on its own. Decide what kind of party you will have, how many guests you […]

Yesterday, this column denounced President Barack Obama’s extreme fear-mongering attacks on the supposed consequences (including the action he has already taken in delaying the deployment of the usual second aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf) of the automatic across-the-board “sequester” spending cuts totaling less than 3% of the federal budget, scheduled for March 1, 2013. […]

Hundreds of homeschooled students from several Midwestern states will be gathering in St. Louis to compete in the 2013 Gateway Classic Speech & Debate Tournament from March 6 – 9, and many local volunteers are needed to serve as judges. Judging a speech or debate competition is easy and enjoyable. Serving as a judge basically […]

Times have changed.Teens face more pressures than ever before: peer pressure,sports,academics,college,and personal relationships. The need for acceptance and a special place to hang out however, hasn’t changed.Teens need a space of their own. Annie Neelon, a former director of WMCA said, “Teens need an area where they can relax and be comfortable, as well as […]

After some serious things went down in last week’s Nikita – namely, Michael lost a hand, continuing Shane West’s tradition of not being able to get through a TV show with all of his character’s body parts – there’s a lot to deal with. It’s been three weeks since the last episode, and a still […]

“Oblivion,” the upcoming Tom Cruise movie, takes a look at dystopian future in which humans have moved away from earth because of a war, presumably with aliens. Cruise is part of a clean up crew of sorts that brings him back to the planet and to his destiny as the righter of wrongs as the […]

In light of the fact that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones recently fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, it looks as if Jones is fully intent on keeping his promise that changes will be made in the Cowboys organization. While the firing of Ryan is certainly understandable given the decline the Cowboys defense […]

This week began with the much heralded and tweeted story of the new non-profit organization helping low-income families with Pet Food Stamps – at www.petfoodstamps.org . The interest was so overwhelming that for a few hours their website was so swamped, no one could access it. And even today, there doesn’t seem to be enough […]

Calcium is thought to be extremely important when it comes to a healthy diet that will protect health and prevent osteoporosis. While some shun the foods that others think will add calcium to their diet, there are food choices that are easy for most to accept. If you are in the Charlotte area, visit Coldwater […]

An Open Letter to Mr. Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of The City of Chicago Author’s note: I respectfully address this open letter to the current occupant of the Mayor’s Office of the City of Chicago in the aftermath of the tragic killing of Clemente High School senior Frances Colon Friday, February 15, 2013. I did not […]

If you’ve been watching CNN ring in the new year for the past few years, you know that Kathy Griffin will try her best to get banned from CNN or the new year’s show — or TV — forever sometime during the night’s activities. It remains to be seen whether or not she accomplished the […]

A large asteroid, coined 2012 DA14, will pass dangerously close to Earth on Friday, but poses no threat of crashing into the planet according to NASA officials. The asteroid is nearly half the size of a football field with a 150-foot diameter. The asteroid will come within 17,200 miles of Earth, which is the closest […]

Pine Mountain State Resort Park, near Pineville, will hold its second annual Hike the Highlands on January 11 through January 13, 2013. This year participants will be able to choose from a variety of activities and adventures. Hikes will range half-day to full day excursions. Evening presentations will focus on safety while hiking and hiking […]

When the Nashville Predators acquire a new player, it is usually head coach Barry Trotz who volunteers to provide the chauffeuring service for the new acquisition when he lands at the airport. After the Predators claimed forward Richard Clune off of waivers from the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday, it was not Trotz who headed over […]

The Millennium Bostonian Hotel, celebrating 30 years of award-winning service to travelers, offers a very special opportunity this winter to mark the occasion by ordering from a wine list of many highly notable California wines for an unprecedented price – $30 a bottle. Thirty years ago, Director of Food and Beverage Sean Moesman points out, […]

Danielle Mackey, known to gamers online by her nickname “Panser,” is a professional YouTuber that makes videos about video games. Her passion for gaming coupled with her bubbly, energetic personality have made her videos very popular. It probably doesn’t hurt that she is very knowledgable and also quite pretty! At the time of this writing, […]

On Feb. 5, “The Bachelor” Sean Lowe and his gaggle of nine women headed for the Canadian Rockies in this single man’s quest for lifelong love on reality TV. According to a YouTube video and as seen on the small screen on Tuesday, the show featuring the hunky Texan and his remaining hopefuls were lucky […]

With Fashion Week in full swing, the spotlight is both on the clothes and on the makeup. Emerson’s Fall Winter 2013 look was something so magical yet so real that it was hard not to get caught staring at the extremely young, carefree looking models backstage. Makeup: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Hair: Zahir Ziani for Red […]

S.P.W. monthly show continues several story lines from last month. Sir Samurai is counting down the days that are left before his 500th match, the tag team titles held by Rik Luxury after cutting loose his tag team partner Will Roode for “being unable to hang with him”. The Xtreme title chase heats up when […]

Along with many other things, the ’80s were known for giving us some cheaply-made movies with more ambition than technological capabilities. ‘Troll’ was a movie that kind of fits this mold. The Potter family moves into a new apartment. Right away, their daughter Wendy (Jenny Beck) is attacked by a troll who possesses her. Wendy […]

Last night’s season finale episode of “Gold Rush” was a live presentation held in Portland, Ore. headed by executive producer Christo Doyle. As the live show went on, the gold was being melted into ingots awaiting the reveal of the crew who found the mother lode. As the clips reveal many scenes not seen during […]

Everyone loves French toast, but what if you are in a hurry and want something exciting to entertain your family or guests with? Then these little triangles of goodness will impress without hurting your wallet or your kitchen sink. Simply buy Pillsbury croissants,(Pillsbury spells them as crescent, but come on…croissant is its original spelling and […]