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5 Guys Talking: Men of Action

An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star... Premium Members talk to four men who've made it their lives' work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.

Anne Robinson Wadsworth: Girls Education: Pivot Points and Ripples

When a young woman's needs of health and security are met, and she is equipped with the skills and insights to transcend circumstances, she gains the opportunity to realize her fullest potential.

Dear John: Boyfriend’s Sexy Talk A Total Turnoff

A guy saying suggestive things in front of her son, a coworker who got mailed pot, and a couple on opposite ends of the political spectrum.

NY Gay Man Killed In Fifth Hate Crime This Month

8 hours agoLGBT / Gay : Queerty

Marc Carson, a 32-year-old gay Brooklyn man, was shot and killed in New York’s Greenwich Village last night following a shouting match with the gunman who hurled homophobic insults at his victim, according to the New York Times. The suspect reportedly ran from the crime scene, but police caught up to him about five blocks [...]

Sexual Behavior and Critics of Consent Theory

Sexual Behavior and Critics of Consent Theory Over (here) at The Atlantic, Conor Friedersdorf has in interesting take on whether consent is an appropriate litmus test for measuring ethical sexual behavior. Unfortunately, the article’s title — The Ethics of Extreme Porn: Is Some Sex Wrong Even Among … Continue reading ? Feminist Law Professors

Rev The Dog Attempts A Duet With Adele: Video

8 hours agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

What can stir Rev the dog from his delightful nap? None other than a song from Adele. Watch the black lab get nostalgic, all thanks to the singer's rendiiton of "Make You Feel My Love," AFTER THE JUMP.

3 Black Oscar Candidates?

Heavyweight Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein at the Cannes Film Festival revealed an impressive slate of releases starring black actors, including Idris Elba, Forest Whitaker and Michael B. Jordan, according to New York magazine. Could Weinstein push all three men into the history-making best actor category? Read full article...

Cheese Grater Business Card

It’s always nice to have a business card that stands out from the crowd, but we’re giving extra points for creativity to this Brazilian cheese shop for having their cards made up as tiny, functional cheese graters. Hat Tip Link

News: Meningitis, Puerto Rico, Rob Ford, China, Russia

9 hours agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

Epidemiologists puzzled over NYC's Meningitis outbreak: "What is concerning is that it is largely restricted to men who have sex with men. So we don’t really understand why that is.” Have you been vaccinated? Thousands marched in support of gay...

The Bigfoot Hunter: Still Searching

In the summer of 2006, two bigfoot hunters led a group of curious, young paranormal investigators into the hills of southern New York on a quest for evidence of the legendary beast. Often funny, sometimes creepy, but always entertaining,...Show More Summary

A Hug for a Haircut

Every Wednesday in Hartford's Bushnell Park, a barber sets up shop to give free haircuts to anyone who wants one---the homeless to longtime clients all pay the same fee: one hug.

Resurrection (Trailer)

An eight-year-old boy wakes up in a field with vague memories of his life – a life which apparently ended 32 years earlier. One of the more compelling sounding series on ABC’s 2013 Fall lineup. Link

Hateful Group Asks Parents To Keep Kids Home on Harvey Milk Day

10 hours agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

This Wednesday is Harvey Milk Day in California; a day which is intended to celebrate this important gay rights activist. One conservative anti-gay organization, SaveCalifornia.com, is using radio ads airing in Sacramento and Los Angeles to urge parents to keep...

Medical Breakthrough: ‘Patient-Specific’ Embryonic Stem Cells Achieved By Cloning

A team of reproductive biologists led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov at the Oregon Health and Science University (Beaverton, OR) have successfully created ‘patient-specific’ embryonic stem cells (ESCs) through cloning. The improved cloning technique used by the team is much more efficient than previous approaches. Show More Summary

Caryl M. Stern: How the Changing Marketplace of Food and Supplies is Saving Lives

Last year, as crops across the Sahel belt of West and Central Africa withered, and the sky stubbornly held onto its rain, Kaltuma Brahim was...

How Not To Take a Polyamorous Vacation

By Maria Padhila I set out in December to plan our vacations for the year ahead. I have relatives on other continents, and seeing them was for a while a possibility, and I was interested in making it... This is content summary only. Please visit Planet Waves Daily Astrology Blog for full links, other content, and more!

The Baby Boomer Retirement Crunch is Starting

Everything we've said about our generation is true: we might not feel like it, but we are an "aging population." And, many people age 65 and older are already struggling to live off the amount they have saved for retirement. The post The Baby Boomer Retirement Crunch is Starting appeared first on BoomerCafé.com.

Handtrux Sand Shovels

Build the most epic sandcastle on the beach with the help of these construction equipment inspired grips that can make short work of digging out even the stickiest of sand. Link Price: ~$16

Pet-Friendly Fun in Florida’s Paradise Coast

If you are traveling to Florida’s Paradise Coast, bring along your pet. You can find so many pet-friendly places in Naples, Marco Island and other top spots –  from restaurants to resorts… and even the farmer’s market. Shopping for your … More » The post Pet-Friendly Fun in Florida’s Paradise Coast appeared first on EveryJoe.

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