Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
I will always refer to Ross Matthews as Ross the Intern. That was his title when he was introduced to me on The Tonight Show and that will forever be his title in my eyes. That’s because even though he’s grown up to have a talk show of his very own, he still approaches life…
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I have no problem eating meat or wearing leather as long as the animal’s population is not in danger and it is actually going to good use. Killing tigers for social status, however, is not something I’m cool with. There is a science to flirting and nailing it will go further than looking hot. For…
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This book is very upfront about the fact that Jodi kills her husband. It tells you right from the outset. The rest of the book alternates between his and her perspectives to determine if the killing was warranted. Todd cheats on Jodi all the time so Jodi seems in the right…but she knows he cheats…
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Nobody wants to give the “useful” gift when creative and sentimental presents get all the oohs and ahhs. It may not be flashy, but practical gifts are what people really want to receive. The BRCA gene has helped identify those at high risk for breast cancer, but now it may also help diagnose those who…
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While men are immediately praised after helping out around the workplace, people rarely feel they owe the same debt to women. Don’t worry about not receiving credit right away, gals; evidence shows lending a hand will greatly help your career in the long run. After 250 years, Crimea has broken up with Ukraine and become…
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Megan Abbott’s “Dare Me” allows you to perch on the bleachers to view the dark inner world of high school cheerleading. This is “Heathers” kind of dark. Addy has always been happy to play second fiddle to her best friend Beth. Beth rules the school and has a knack for crafting the perfect insult, the…
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The blood of horseshoe crabs is a beautiful shade of periwinkle. Scientists are harvesting this pretty blue blood and it’s miraculous property of being able to identify and trap contamination in a given solution. Considering these solutions could come in contact with human blood (as an injection, for instance) being able to confirm that solution…
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Silver is a washed up musician. After making it big as part of a one-hit-wonder band, he now lives in the only apartment building in his suburban town along with other sad, middle aged, divorced men. He has made a mess of his life with no dating prospects and no relationship with his 18-year old…
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John Green’s novel is pure Young Adult fiction. It is written from the perspective of a 16-year old and the language is thus attainable…to a degree. You’ll find plenty of “whatever”s and other teen speak, but you’ll also find a number of words the book’s intended teen audience will only recognize if they are heavily…
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Abortion rates are at an all time low, but that seems to be because people are just getting pregnant less frequently thanks to contraceptive use. Move over mole people – this is probably the coolest thing to be done to old subway stations. Can this please happen in NYC? I want to be in a…
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