Is it too late for the polar bears?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I read a heart-wrenching story of a polar bear that swam 400 miles with its cub on its back in search of an ice floe to rest on. It survived but its cub did not. What can be done to save these magnificent creatures? Is it…
Green Community Calendar weekend events
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. Dunedin Green Market- Fridays: 8 am-1 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-2 pm (through April). Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green…
Hawkin’ Like Dokken
The annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Swap Meet returns to St. Pete
Tonight’s Top Chef Masters preview: Cheesy good
On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters: For the Quickfire, the chefs have only 12 minutes to create a dish utilizing cheese as the main ingredient. I'm cheesy enough, why couldn't they have asked me to be a judge for this one?! Hooray, it's yet another plug for a fellow NBC-Universal show on Top Chef!…
Rod Smith blasts GOP move to divide Supreme Court
Tallahassee Florida Democratic Party Chair Rod Smith visited a meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus Wednesday morning, ostensibly to give an update on the latest issues with Amendments 5 & 6, the measures that would allow for fairer drawing of legislative and congressional districts in Florida. But he saved his strongest feelings when giving his…
Bioplastics logo helps consumers make greener choices
Bioplastics are definitely making their way onto the consumer scene — "plastics" made from a variety of renewable sources like corn, sugar, wheat, potatoes, tapioca and even algae. They're seen as the the wave of the future and an eco-friendlier alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Cereplast — a company that makes bio-based, compostable plastics — decided…
Here ya go, Donald. Now shut up.
President Obama today released this:longformbirthcertificate.pdf Donald Trump immediately busied himself taking credit for the release, according to MSNBC:
Tampa Bay food and drink events
Wednesday, April 27: Grand Kitchen & BathChef Elizabeth Dougherty from Food Nation Radio Network™, will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo-themed cooking demo. The menu will include homemade tortillas, salsa verde, red salsa, shredded pork tostadas with black beans and cotija cheese, and other surprise treats. Free event; 5-7 p.m. 2600 4th St N, St.…
Drug testing for Floridians on welfare passes in Florida House
Tallahassee Rebecca Wainright Jeff Brandes Backing a measure supported by Governor Rick Scott, the Florida House Tuesday night passed a bill that will require Floridians applying for welfare benefits to take and pay for drug tests. The bill was easily approved, 78 to 38, with one of its sponsors, Inverness Representative Jimmie Smith, insisting it…
Rays-Twins postponed: inclement weather
It's a black fly in your chardonnay,It's the Rays vs. Twins, with a weather delay.And isn't it ironic, don't you think?it's like RAIIIIIIIN on the road trip game.When the Rays are rolling, they're not allowed to play.Mother Nature's a bitch, man, I hate her face.And who would have thought, it figures…
Paranoia Dance Party! CD Release Party
The Tampa outfit presents their first full-length, surroundings
Florida House may pass bill that limits a doctor asking if patients own a gun
Among the many issues Floridians want their politicians to work on (with the unemployment rate running higher than the nationwide standard), it's hard to believe that the question of whether doctors can ask patients if they own firearms would be one of them. Yet the Florida House on Tuesday gave preliminary approval for a measure…
Wonderland: It’s not just for Alice anymore
"Well, then, you see, a dog growls when it's angry, and wags its tail when it's pleased." – The Cat, Alice in Wonderland Kevin Tighe Barkin HeARTS Co-Founder Johnna Guzman and her Angel If all goes as planned, after this Friday night's Return to Wonderland event, dogs will be wagging their tails all around Tampa.…
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy shrimp tacos (recipe)
Ever wondered what a "shandy" is? Yes, it is also the name of a contestant from America's Next Top Model season 2, but typically a shandy (short for short for "shandygaff") is known as being a mixture of beer and soda or lemonade. It's often been seen enjoyed in Europe and the UK, especially in…
Florida House discusses abortion bills — for hours on end
Hillsborough GOP Representative Rachel Burgin The Florida House today discussed measures to restrict abortion access in the Sunshine State — and lots and lots of questions were posed to GOP proponents of abortion-related measures by outnumbered Democrats. Hillsborough County Representative Rachel Burgin was the recipient of half a dozen verbal shots from Democrats as she…
“To Your Health” wellness event: Learn, taste and boogie down
Healthy Together and The Roosevelt 2.0 have teamed up to bring Tampa Bay the "To Your Health" wellness event this weekend at the historic Roosevelt building in Ybor. Attendees can take part in educational wellness seminars, healthy cooking demonstrations, an organic wine tasting and end the night with a rockin' dance party. Food will be…
State Senate committee rejects bid to keep 2 weeks for early voting
Tallahassee One of the most discussed provisions of an omnibus election reform bill in the state Legislature would reduce the early-voting period in the state from 15 days to just seven. The bill would also ban most voters from changing their address on Election Day, as well as make it much harder for third-party groups…
Return of the Mack: Tom Jones dazzles at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
You'd be hard pressed to find an entertainer who better defines the term "superstar" than Tom Jones. The Welsh-born singer rose to fame in the mid-1960's and racked up a string of hit singles, starred in his own variety show and gained the admiration of millions of overzealous female fans who showed their affections by…
Colorful springtime cocktails
Even though Easter has recently passed and the kiddies have found all of their plastic eggs, the adults can still enjoy some springtime treats with these cocktails inspired by the pretty pastel colors of Easter eggs. Blue Egg: 2 oz. Russian Standard Vodka0.5 oz. pineapple juice0.5 oz. lime juiceGrenadineBlue Elixir #9 Combine Russian Standard, pineapple…
New Music Tuesday: Emmylou Harris, of Montreal
A boatload of new music out by a range of diverse artists. To check out releases out last week (April 19), click here. About Group, Start & Complete (Domino)The UK super group of sorts — which features Charles Hayward (This Heat, Camberwell Now, Monkey Puzzle Trio), John Coxon (Spring Heel Jack, Spiritualized), Pat Thomas (who’s…
Floridians may vote on tax break for new homeowners next winter
Tallahassee- A Senate Committee Tuesday morning voted to place a measure on next year's presidential primary ballot that would (among other things) give a five-year tax break to new homeowners. The request to place the measure on the primary ballot, and not on the 2012 November ballot, was made by the sponsor of the bill…
Dirty energy: Dutch designer creates mud-powered lamp
Marieke Staps Dutch designer Marieke Staps has taken a different approach to finding an alternative source of energy to power her lamp creation. She looked high and low, then took a second glance beneath her and found the renewable energy source she was looking for: dirt. Well, to be more exact, mud. A handful of…
The Gaily News: Hockey matrimony, DOMA, Fr. McGreevey
Kevin Smith, officiant in hockey matrimony. Director Kevin Smith officiated the hockey-themed wedding ceremony of a California gay couple — both hockey fanatics and lovers of the Los Angeles Kings.
Healthy bites for one: An introduction
aicr.org Being a single woman, I know that many singles shy away from cooking meals for just one person because they see it as a waste of time, do not like eating leftovers, or for various other reasons. Being a single person who refuses to be dependent on takeout food (for nutrition and monetary reasons),…
Ron Paul to explore run for prez (video)
Although a lot of Republicans say they were "Tea Party" before there was a Tea Party (yeah, we're talking about Rick Santorum), Texas Congressman Ron Paul probably fits that bill as well as anyone. Paul is a full-fledged Libertarian of course, and ran under that party's nomination for president in 1988. But he drew the…
Spoiler Corner: Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, Vampire Diaries and more!
Curious about your favorite shows? Is someone dying? If your favorite couple getting engaged? Hook-ups? Break-ups? Well, here you will find the answers to your burning questions! Enjoy, television lovers!
Digitally yours
Errico's "Eye Contact" It’s safe to say that in the 21st century, video is quickly becoming a popular mode of artistic expression. While paintings used to be the most popular forms of art, rapid new developments in technology are making video and film a more preferred pastime. Whether it’s through movie theaters or the growing…
Bolts tie series with Pens
Staying alive. The music was once again blaring from the Lightning locker room after an exhilarating 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night in front of a full house at the St. Pete Times Forum, forcing what will be a deciding game seven in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. The Lightning rebounded all the…
CL in Tally for 2nd to last week of Legislative session
Tallahassee- On Monday, the Florida Legislature picked up on the various issues it has been working on over the past two months, after the Senate took the entire week off and the House met just twice in recognition of the religious holidays. One of the more radical measures being contemplated, House Speaker Dean Cannon's plan…
Wedding weight: through the thick and thin
Any change worth making involves sacrifice. With my wedding in less than six months, I've already decided to make one of the biggest changes of my life, so why not make another. It's important for me to fit the way I want into my wedding dress and my honeymoon bathing suit, but more importantly I…
Haley Barbour out in race for president before he officially got in
In the never-ending battle to see if there's anybody other than Donald Trump Republican voters might be excited to vote for in 2012, comes news Monday afternoon that Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will not run for the GOP nomination. In a statement, the 63-year-old Barbour said, "I will not be a candidate for president next…
Eat for a cause this week: Dining in the Dark and Dining Out for Life
Put your dining dollars toward a good cause this week to fund blindness research and to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. On Wednesday, April 27, The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a national nonprofit that drives blindness research, is holding the Dining in the Dark event at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St.…
Live oaks on Franklin St. for Arbor Day
This Friday, April 29th, marks the 139th anniversary of Arbor Day and to commemorate this holiday, the City of Tampa and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) will partner to plant four large Cathedral Live Oak trees on the 600 block of Franklin Street in downtown Tampa. The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. For 29…
An evening at Cafe Boulud
I recently had the opportunity to feast at Daniel Boulud's Café Boulud in Palm Beach, FL. Joined by two of my favorite friends from culinary school, we settled in for a long night of eating and ordered all around the menu. Chef de Cuisine Zachariah Xavier Bell is currently in contention for a James Beard…
#MusicMonday, Vol. 36
What the CL Music Team is spinning this fine Monday to rocket launch the work week… Gabe E. — Bobby Womack, Check It Out: The Best Of Bobby Womack (2010) A two-CD career overview of the underrated genius and unsung hero of RnB music. Womack has written plenty of great songs that have been covered…
PBR’s next Pub Bike Ride is May 28
PBR is hosting another fun pub/restaurant bike ride Sunday, May 28. The monthly event has become a popular ritual with Tampa folks. Note: PBR issues the disclaimer that this is a "ride at your own risk event" and requests that participants follow the guidelines of the ride (stay with the group). Lights are required and…
Were yesterday’s veggies more nutritious?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s the nutritional difference between the carrot I ate in 1970 and one I eat today? I’ve heard that that there’s very little nutrition left. Is that true? — Esther G., Newark, NJ It would be overkill to say that the carrot you eat today has…
Is “stalemate” the new “quagmire” in Libya?
Among the juicy documents revealed in the release of intelligence assessments of nearly every detainee at Guantanamo Bay obtained by WikiLeaks and reported by various news organizations Monday morning is the fact that for more than five years, Abu Sufian Ibrahim Ahmed Hamuda bin Qumu was a prisoner at the Guantánamo Bay prison, and judged…
Vinyl Fever nostalgia trip on WMNF today
For this Monday's edition of It's the Music on WMNF, Flee welcomes Vinyl Fever owner Lee Wolfson and longtime employees Gabe Echazabal and Carl Webb for an afternoon of vinyl spinning and reminiscing about the legendary local indie record store, a one-stop shop for Tampa Bay area music lovers for three decades before it closed…
Shields posts 2nd complete game in Toronto shutout
Kevin Tall Post-season pitching?; stock photo Guest blog by Mathias Jones They're back to .500. Just two-and-a-half games behind the Yankees. The Rays (11-11) won back-to-back games Easter weekend to take the series against the Blue Jays 2-1. James Shields culminated the comeback, having hurled his second-straight complete game in a 2-0 win. This time…
Giant Slinky invades Clearwater
Kevin Tighe The Aluminum Show. Some compared it to Cirque du Soleil. Others said it was like The Blue Man Group with a hint of Stomp. One even compared it to Moving Out, a rock ballet set to the music of Billy Joel. The fact is you can't really compare it to anything. If you…
Photo Review: A Day To Remember at Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
A Day To Remember managed to sell-out Jannus Live last Monday night, the outdoor venue full of underagers who stayed well past their curfew. Some photos from the April 18 show: More photos after the jump…
Meet Rick Santorum, another prez hopeful with no hope of winning
Although recent polls show him barely registering a blip with Republican voters as a presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum said on Fox News Sunday that he'll decide in a couple of months whether he will run. The 2012 race for the Republican nomination would get much more entertaining if he does officially…
Bolts bring playoffs back to Tampa
Post by Mike Corcoran Desperation. It is a word that has been used a lot in reference to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the past 48 hours. Whether it was that they needed to be more desperate or try to not be too desperate, it was a common theme for the Bolts heading into game…
Comedians Mimi Gonzalez and Sandra Valls represent women, Latinas and lesbians
Mimi Gonzalez Fresh off a plane from Michigan last night, comics Mimi Gonzalez and Sandra Valls headed right to Play in Ybor City, where the comedic duo will be taking the stage tonight at 9 p.m. Sitting at the outdoor bar, despite the fact that they spent the day traveling, they were energetic and excited…
A cool way to spend a warm afternoon
Lisa Tighe O Som Do Jazz entertains crowds on the plaza Midday By The Bay is a free outdoor concert series offered by Progress Energy Center's Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum taking place in the waterfront plaza between those two buildings every Friday between noon and 2 p.m. through May 27.
Must-click links for April 22, 2011
Tim Hetherington (left) and Sebastian Junger in Afghanistan in 2008. Sebastian Junger remembers Tim Hetherington, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker who was killed in Libya this week. Noam Chomsky: Is the world too big to fail? The Onion: Mitt Romney haunted by past of trying to help uninsured sick people. Tyler Perry To Spike Lee: "Go…
Toxic temporary tattoos?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: My daughter loves those press-on tattoos, and they’re frequently given out at birthday parties and other events. But I’ve noticed the labels say they’re only for ages three and up. Are they safe? If not, are there alternatives? — Debra Jones, Lansing, MI For the most…
“Hoo-ah!” An Evening with Al Pacino
The living legend, the animated and intense Oscar-winning star Al Pacino has chosen Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall to share stories about his iconic roles in The Godfather, Scarface and hundreds of other movies and theatrical productions. It all happens on Tuesday, May 31, at 8 p.m., and it's his only scheduled appearance in Florida as…
Coachella 2011 another one for the books (videos)
This year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival — which ran April 15-17 — featured some of the most acclaimed artists in contemporary music, though it may become better known for how organizers made the experience more fan friendly for the 70,000-plus people who attended. Kanye West, the Arcade Fire, the Strokes and Kings of…
Kevin’s Korner for April 22, 2011
[Editor's Note: As we all get comfy with the new movie site, we're also welcoming back Kevin's Korner, a weekly guide to all things on the geek horizon. Without further ado …] Two of these four actors have a date with Batman Welcome to Kevin’s Korner, a compendium of pop culture news you need to…
Springtime recipes for a strawberry surplus
You're walking through the grocery store and find yourself in the produce section. You see a fantastic set of plump, red strawberries that you can't wait to eat. They look so beautiful and healthful sitting in your shopping cart and all through the week perched in your refrigerator. But then what? You eat a couple…
Activists to protest in front of GOP Congressman Dennis Ross’ office next Thursday
Liberal activists, who opted to essentially take a vacation and cede all street protest activity to the tea party for the past couple of years, have been extremely active in 2011, and that trend continues next Thursday, April 28, when seniors and other protesters will descend upon Polk County area GOP Congressman Dennis Ross's District…
Donald Trump responds to cancellations and criticism
"You're fired!" That's what Donald Trump wants the country to say to President Obama. In a big way. Trump has been the front man for the conspiracy theorist group of birthers who insist that Obama pulled off the stunt of all stunts: convinced an entire nation, world even, that he was born somewhere he wasn't.…
Deathcore band Carnifex at The State Theatre
Jeff O'Kelley Carnifex at The State Theatre San Diego-based deathcore rockers Carnifex rolled into The State Theatre on Wednesday night with their "Names Mean Nothing" tour, bringing a little mayhem along just for fun.
Adam Hasner enters GOP Senate race
The St. Pete Times Alex Leary reported Thursday night that former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner has submitted paperwork to run for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate next year. The reason that's barely making a blip in the state's newspapers Friday morning is that Hasner is apparently waiting until next week to make…
Castor blasts GOP transportation cuts
If you weren't already aware, the Paul Ryan budget plan for fiscal year 2012 voted on last week by House Republicans that would turn Medicare into a voucher plan in 2022 and Medicaid into a block grant program to be administered by the states isn't very popular. A Washington Post/ABC News poll released Wednesday shows…
Victory Brewing’s beers pack a Wallop
The Hop Devil and Hop Wallop live up to their names.
Donate unwanted flip flops to be recycled at Old Navy
From Earth Day (April 22) until May 21, Old Navy is accepting used, unwanted and worn out flip flop sandals. Why? To be recycled, of course!
Top Chef Podcast – Masters Ep. 3: Guess I’ll go eat worms
Last night on Top Chef Masters: I have to say that I love the fact that the chefs had to cook with live insects for the Quickfire Challenge. I mean, when do chefs get the chance to work with these odd proteins? Yeah, they've eaten brains and entrails and brains, but when have they ever…
Ellen Page is super in Super
Take a socially awkward middle-aged man with too much free time, give him bizarre ideas (like dressing up as a masked vigilante and literally telling crime to “shut up”), and you get the comic book satire Super. Rainn Wilson has the task of bringing this misfit man to life — a portrayal that isn’t exactly…
Poll shows majority of Floridians think immigration laws too lenient
Although they've been receiving significant pushback from business interests in the state, a new poll on Floridians attitudes about immigration laws just published should make Miami Republican state Senator Anitere Flores a little more confident this Thursday. The Suffolk University poll finds a bare majority (51 percent) support an Arizona like immigration bill. 33 percent…
Comedian Chris Tucker adds date at Mahaffey
Chris Tucker Funnyman and high-pitched sidekick Chris Tucker has added a second show to his appearance at the Mahaffey Theater on Friday, May 13. The artist, famous for his appearances in Friday,the Rush Hour movies, Dead Presidents and Money Talks, will perform at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. at Progress Energy Center’s Mahaffey Theater. Tickets…
Tasty Reads
Five indispensable cookbooks for the home chef
‘Awakening’ adds to the energy at Sacred Grounds Coffee House
Jun Bustamante, Ngaire Young and Aleshea Harris. Photo by Jenny Miller. Roots founder and local musician Jun Bustamante is at it again. Kicking off tomorrow at 6 p.m. is "An Awakening Roots Festival": three days of free live entertainment (and more) at Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Tampa. The first Roots event was six years…
Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson announces candidacy for President
Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who CL profiled six months ago when he came through town, announced this morning that he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for President. Johnson was Governor of New Mexico from 1994-2002, and is perhaps best known for his support for the decriminalization of marijuana. He's also spoken…
Mitch Perry Report: 4.21.11
Good morning, y'all. Welcome to our new look. Actually I'm told this isn't a redesign, but just a new system of blogging software. Hopefully it's easier to read. But if it's not, please let us know: In the news today, the Florida House meets for its 2nd and only time this week, but they're using…
Green Community Calendar weekend events
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. Dunedin Green Market- Fridays: 8 am-1 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-2 pm (through April). Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green…
A new chef nests at Three Birds Tavern
Chef Domenica Macchia’s latest roost.
Our new site: Let’s call it a work in progress
Yup, Creative Loafing's website has changed. And yup, as you no doubt have already noticed, that's a good thing and a bad thing. So we hope you like the good stuff — better searchability, clearer organization, more user-friendly listings — and trust that we're working on the bad (like posts from the Daily Loaf that…
Dr. Dog at State Theatre
Another great showing by the Philly outfit
Movie openings: Water for Elephants
Plus: Arthur, Hanna and more now playing at a multiplex near you.
The Warlock came … and conquered?
Charlie Sheen’s win-a-thon in Tampa April 22.
The Tampa Bay Rays After Manny: Winning!!!
The post-Manny turnaround: A streak, a new superstar and a locker-room leader.
Where to eat your Easter eggs
Best options for dining out on Easter Sunday
Sounds of summer: NOLA and Hangout music fests
Two upcoming music festivals prepare to rock the Southeast.
The need for speed
Faster transit might even impress a homebound poet.
Puccini Fest belts one out
Performances, workshops and galas highlight the six-week-long event.
Bits and Pieces of artistic genius
Tempus Projects’ current exhibitions displays a range of experience and style
Recipe: Cheesy Gashouse Egg Sandwich
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month with this tasty treat.
Music Week: Meow Meow, Railroad Earth, Kimkata and more
Your guide to the week’s best concerts.
Mother’s milk
A dad-to-be discovers a new fetish.
On the Radar: Paper airplanes and urban two-wheel scavenging
Meet the record-holder for fastest paper airplane and ride in the Downtown Throwdown.
The Mighty Quinn
The affable, unapologetic Colin Quinn visits Treasure Island May 13.
Blimey, Bucs!
• Heckle and Jeckle Glazer have found a way to guarantee at least one Buccaneer home game will not be blacked out next year: Fly the bloody team over to England! On October 23rd, the Bucs will "host" the Chicago Bears at Wembley Stadium in London, which once again burns a Tampa Bay home game…
The Go Davis story
The rise and fall — and rise? — of St. Pete’s controversial black leader Goliath Davis.
USF student’s 24-hour speechifying
Cesar Hernandez at hour 6 Cesar Hernandez, the student body president at USF, completed speaking for 24 hours straight Wednesday morning, and has now been succeeded by other students as they attempt to break the record for the longest speech in history – which Hernandez says is 78 hours, and thus would run into early…
Rent rocks American Stage in the Park
Fine production, but the musical’s got one big problem: the music.
And now for something completely different: Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners talks about homelessness – not panhandling
For all of the talk about panhandlers in the city of Tampa over the past half year, the fact of the matter is that since a majority of Hillsborough County Commissioners rejected a proposal in the fall of 2009 to build a so-called "tent city" on Eastern Hillsborough Avenue, the board – which unlike Tampa,…
Must click links for April 21, 2011
A new DVD box set called The Ernie Kovacs Collection has critics gushing about one of early television's lost relics. Salon's Matt Zoller Seitz: What TV owes to Ernie Kovacs. To this day, Kovacs' work remains some of the most bizarre and innovative television ever made. David Bianculli has some words on his short but brilliant…
Wine review: Argentina’s Clos de los Siete
Before you read this short review, please know that I am not drunk as I write this. Not even close. As in stone-cold sober. I don't want you to see this as the gushy praise of the plastered. So with that out of the way, lemme say that the 2008 Clos de los Siete is…
Protest at Tampa Bank of America (video)
On Monday, the day when American had to file their taxes with the IRS, WMNF reporter and CL contributor Janelle Irwin attended a rally held to protest at Bank of America – where the story switched from the bank's practices to the Tampa Police Department's. By Janelle Irwin Supporters of several progressive organizations gathered in…
Tonight’s Top Chef Masters preview: Bugging out
On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters: For the Quickfire, Chef Hotpants McGee (a.k.a.: Curtis Stone) tells the chefs they'll be "going back to their roots" and have to create dishes with roots, herbs and some fierce-looking insects. I just want to know if they'll have to kill the bugs themselves or if they were…
Mother (Earth)-lovin’ good times: Tampa Bay Earth Day events
Start off Earth Day Weekend at the Largo Green Expo, which will feature environmentally friendly businesses and organizations touting recycled products and providing environmental education and green living solutions. In addition, there will be organic food vendors, electric cars and interactive solar energy exhibits on display. For more information, visit LargoRecycles.com or call 727-586-7424. Free…
What can Mel Martinez tell Barack Obama about immigration issues?
President Obama met with a bipartisan group of national figures Tuesday afternoon to discuss the nation's immigration laws. According to press reports, among those invited to the confab were former Florida U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, and Tucson, Arizona Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor, who has been critical of his state's…
Dunedin Life & Light Lantern Parade & Festival
Casa Tina and the Dunedin Harvest Food and Garden Co-op present this inaugural Earth Day party that also poses as a community fundraiser for Planting Seeds Workshops (a free sustainable living workshop series offered to the general public) and the 1% Food Project (a community-organized food-growing initiative). In addition to paper lantern-making workshops, and gardening…
Must-click links for April 13, 2011
Studio 360: The Civil War – then and now. New York Times' A.O Scott on legendary career of filmmaker Sidney Lumet, who passed away Saturday at the age of 86. Salon.com's Andrew O'Hehir on why Christian movies are so awful. IndieWire: How Japan's tragedies are affecting its film industry. Excellent Fresh Air interview with Tina Fey about her new…
Must click links for April 8, 2011
Listen to TV on the Radio's new album, Nine Types of Light right here! Also below is a video of their single Will Do: Here's an onslaught of opinion on Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan's budget proposal: Slate's Jacob Weisberg and New York Times' David Brooks praise it, Talking Points Memo doesn't, and I think you…
Must-click links for April 4, 2011
The 2011 Cannes Film Festival unveils this gorgeous poster featuring a young Faye Dunaway. The Economist: Climate change — This just in: The world is warming. NPR Music: Listen to Panda Bear's "Tomboy" in its entirety. Janet Maslin reviews Tina Fey's book of humorous essays, Bossypants. Independent.co.uk: Ten advertisements that shocked the world. Washington Post:…
Must-click links for April 1, 2011
The Playlist has a first look At James Franco & Harmony Korine’s "Street Gang Project." (Not a joke — I think …) New from Google: Google Motion. The legendary Studio Ghibli teams with Pixar for a My Neighbor Totoro remake. The most-epic college April Fools' pranks. cracked.com: 6 socially conscious actions that only look like they…
Must-click links for March 29, 2011
Architizer.com: Jürgen Mayer H.‘s Metropol Parasol, in Seville, is on its way to becoming Spain's new architectural icon. Motherjones.com: Does Rick Scott's drug-testing policy violate the 4th Amendment? The Onion: "TV Blamed For Rise In Formulaic Violence." Play for Japan: Gamers unite for Japan earthquake relief. The Atlantic: Is arming Lybia's rebels the worst option on…
