John McCain on Thursday finally rejected the endorsements of two controversial pastors, John Hagee and Rod Parsley:"McCain rejected the months-old … [Read more...] about John McCain Rejects Hagee, Parsley Endorsements
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Hot Mystery Surfer Saves Man from Drowning, Vanishes
Brooklyn resident Brian Jordan wants to find the Mer-man who saved him from drowning last Saturday: "All Brian Jordan knows about his savior is that … [Read more...] about Hot Mystery Surfer Saves Man from Drowning, Vanishes
British Comic Aspires to be the Plus-Size David Beckham
British comic James Corden (he stars in the BAFTA-winning sitcom Gavin and Stacey) posed in the UK's Heat magazine, spoofing a couple of iconic male … [Read more...] about British Comic Aspires to be the Plus-Size David Beckham
So You Think You Can Strip is Back
The summer guilty pleasure So You Think you Can Dance is back for another season. Here are a few highlights.Once they got past the cocky Italian eye … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can Strip is Back
Minneapolis Baseball Team Hands Out Larry Craig ‘Bobblefoot’
The Minnesota minor league baseball team The St. Paul Saints is doing away with traditional "bobblehead" giveaways this weekend and handing out an … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Baseball Team Hands Out Larry Craig ‘Bobblefoot’
Gay Marriage Foes File Request to Suspend Unions Till Election
Hoping that a measure on this November's ballot constitutionally banning same-sex marriage might be approved by voters, groups who fought the recent … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage Foes File Request to Suspend Unions Till Election
Harvey Milk Bust Has Coming Out Party
As promised, Harvey Milk's bust was unveiled in San Francisco City Hall last night (the only bust of a non-mayor to have a place in the building). On … [Read more...] about Harvey Milk Bust Has Coming Out Party
Harvey Milk Bust to be Unveiled Tonight at SF City Hall
Today, at 6pm, on what would have been Harvey Milk's 78th birthday, a bust (model pictured, below) in his honor will be unveiled at City Hall by San … [Read more...] about Harvey Milk Bust to be Unveiled Tonight at SF City Hall
Florent Says Good-Bye
Florent, the legendary meatpacking district bistro/diner, gets a eulogy from Frank Bruni in the New York Times. It's an institution. Here's a photo … [Read more...] about Florent Says Good-Bye
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #293
LUBE: Brazilian lubricant ad that won't really make sense until you read the translation. A JIHAD FOR LOVE: Now playing at a theater near New … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #293