As a single guy in New York, I meet all kinds of different women; on any given weekend, I might meet a serious financier, a flighty stewardess, an intellectual grad student, a bohemian textile designer, whatever — and I have! Some of my relationships with these women have lasted several years, others just a few weeks. And [...]
Romney Still Close In Election Race Against President Obama
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
The last few months have been rough on Mitt Romney, but the latest NPR poll shows the Republican presidential candidate still in a tight race with President Barack Obama as the two men prepare for tonight’s critical debate in Denver. Obama holds a 7-point lead among likely voters nationally and a nearly identical lead of [...]
Miami’s Hottest Night Spots
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
1. LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach LIV is one of Miami’s most popular nighttime hotspots for locals and visitors alike. A place where beautiful people unite, the spacious (but usually crowded) club frequently hosts launch parties and features world-renown DJs playing the best of hip-hop and house. Located in the Fontainebleau, LIV is usually characterized [...]
Steelers Expect James Harrison, Troy Polamalu Back
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
The Pittsburgh Steelers have help coming to turnaround the slow start to their season. James Harrison, who has not played all season because of a bad left knee, and Troy Polamalu, who has been out the last two games with a strained left calf, expect to return to action Sunday against Philadelphia. Coach Mike Tomlin [...]
Controversial ‘Venus And Serena’ Documentary Shows Williams Sisters’ Rise to Top of Pro Tennis
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
I’m a huge fan of tennis and a huge fan of the Williams sisters. So when I discovered that TIFF had programmed a feature length documentary about them in the 2012 line-up I was eager to see it. The documentary is co-directed by Maiken Baird and Michelle Major and produced by Academy Award winning director [...]
Terrorist Group Boko Haram Believed Responsible For Massacre
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
Gunmen opened fire in Mubi town, Adamawa State in Nigeria in a commando-style raid that killed at least 46 people on Monday evening, most of whom were students. The killers were believed to be members of the violent jihadist militant group Boko Haram that is based in northeast Nigeria. The Islamist religious sect has targeted [...]
Matt Barnes Used Homophobic Slur When Arrested
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes used a homophobic slur at a police officer during his arrest in late July. The police dashboard video, which was obtained by TMZ.com, shows Barnes waiting on the side of the road with his wife in the presence of a couple of Manhattan Beach (Calif.) police officers. Much of [...]
Paris Jackson Fools Fans
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
Paris Jackson has inherited her late father Michael Jackson’s ability to get the media and fans in a frenzy over nothing. The 14-year-old budding actress fooled fans over the weekend when she posted pictures of herself sporting a new cropped do. Accompanying the photos on Twitter and Instagram, Jackson wrote: “That awkward moment when everyone [...]
NBA Institues Flopping Punishment, Including Escalating Fines
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
The NBA wants to do away with flopping and it is hoping its new anti-flopping policy announced Wednesday will eventually end the exaggerated action to fool referees into thinking the player was fouled. The new policy aims to curb the move that the league wants eliminated, as it only takes away from and even compromises [...]
Georgia Loses Receiver Michael Bennett For Season
October 3, 2012 | Posted by
Georgia, which has had one of the most potent offenses in the county, was devastated to learn that leading wide receiver Michael Bennett has been shelved for the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during Tuesday’s practice. Bennett leads the No. 5 Bulldogs with 24 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns. [...]
