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This bears more discussion This we'll do on the Monday Muse.

Knights, if not in white satin, in the sweetest of contexts. Golden Slumbers, Dear Hearts ...

Main Entry: 1snack Pronunciation: \ˈsnak\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English snak bite, from snaken to bite, perhaps from Middle Dutch snacken to snap at — more at snatch Date: 1757 : a light meal : food eaten between regular meals ; also : food suitable for snacking

This recipe was created in the high tech kitchen of Column of Life this week. It was done two evenings in a row, because the first concoction was excellent even the next day at lunch. Dark meat chicken is a rather practical meat in that there's no need for extraneous fat, healthy or otherwise. If you get some excellent thighs from your local polleria , then you're off to a good start. Pollo alla Birra di Giovanni Chicken Thighs, six, skinless Newcastle Brown Ale, twelve fluid ounces (355 ml) Red Onion, one medium, thin slices Garlic Cloves, four, whole, peeled Lemon Rind, from an entire lemon Basil, dried, to taste Coarse Salt, to taste. Broccoli di Rape, one bunch, about 500 grams (one pound, ends removed, ready ( mondati ) 1. Brown the thighs in a deep sauce pan. Turning them from time to time. 2. Salt to taste. Oh, what the hell, throw some black pepper in there. 3. Add the garlic and lemon. Toss the pan to get the ingredients distributed evenly. 4. Add the basil. Toss and ...

There is more than one way to get those positive endorphins going ...

These are the days for the Bacharach to the Future alumni. This just came today from the wonderful Jill O'Hara [pictured here with Bruce Kimmel] Tony Nominee Jill O'Hara Performs Selections From Her CD 6/3 At Barnes & Noble [BWW News Desk] Praised by Backstage for "one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality," award winning vocalist and actress Jill O'Hara, the Tony nominee from the Broadway musical Promises, Promises , will be performing selections from her first CD release in fifteen years Alone Together . The performance will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6pm at Barnes & Noble/Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street in Manhattan. Providing accompaniment for Jill will be one of the industry's most sought after pianist Bill Mays, who has worked who has worked with legendary artists Frank Sinatra, Al Jarreau and Anita O'Day. For further information call (212) 595-6859 or visit www.bn.com. Becoming the toast of ...

Ted Detwiler, one of the stars of Sordid Lives had this to say today on his facebook post: "come hear me sing...I'm playing one of the leads...It's a staged reading of the cult film classic... The First Nudie Musical ...two-night only event will take place on June 15 and 16 at 7:30 at the NoHo Arts Center. Early reservations are advised (seating is limited) and can be made by e-mailing nudiemusical@gmail.com or calling 323 599-7343..." The movie features a series of farcical lewd musical numbers in the style of classical Hollywood musical comedies including: "Orgasm", "Lesbian Butch Dyke", and "Dancing Dildos." The movie has low-budget feel, with a "musical-within-a-movie" theme in the tradition of Singin' in the Rain but with satirical sexual humor. An early staple of Cinemax, it has become somewhat of a cult classic since its initial release and was released on DVD in 2001. It was one of several farcical musical-comedy co...

Sexy Summer Benefit for AIDS Service Center NYC to Feature Vivid Girl Savanna Samson, Drag Legend Flotilla DeBarge, Singer Reina, Stars Cynthia Nixon, Pamela Anderson and Margaret Cho Safer Sex In The City the sizzling annual benefit for AIDS Service Center NYC Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:30pm-10:00pm VIP Champagne Lounge and performances, hosted by Broadway diva Flotilla DeBarge WHERE: Duvet, 45 West 21 Street (bet. 5th – 6th Avenues), www.duvetny.com Join celebrity host NYC drag legend Flotilla DeBarge, Vivid Girl Savanna Samson, dance-pop singer Reina, superstar DJ Vic Latino, and many more special guests for the summer’s sexiest fundraiser, promoting safer sex in the age of AIDS. Cynthia Nixon, Pamela Anderson, Joy Behar, Margaret Cho, Linda Eder, Ellie Krieger, Robert LaFosse, & Gloria Ruben have joined forces with ASC as part of this year’s benefit committee. NYC’s Museum of Sex will showcase a curated sampler of the museum’s renowned collection on human sexuality. Fun-filled,...

Welcome Home, Uncle Langley ... In one of the best-guarded top-secret soap opera returns and story lines in history, gay actor Thom Bierdz returned in a stunner of a cliffhanger this past Friday [May 15th] on The Young and the Restless as a character referred to as “Langley” -- but is he actually the real Phillip Chancellor III back from the dead? .... Bierdz has gone from triumph to tragedy and back again. He has a very successful career as a prolific painter and writer. Shortly after Bierdz left Y&R in 1989 to pursue a film career, his younger brother, Troy, who has paranoid schizophrenia, beat their mother to death with a baseball bat. A decade later, his older brother, Craig, committed suicide. His family's tragic past -- and Bierdz's journey to forgiveness -- was chronicled in his best-selling memoir, Forgiving Troy . [ from Michael Fairman's exclusive on Advocate.com ] Thom is a unique individual who is sensitive and multi-talented. It's very good that this i...

Death is a fact of life and it comes to everyone. War brings death but it is not inevitable. Today's remembrance is for the fallen. While there have been such things as righteous wars of self-defense there is no such thing as a good war. There can be on the other hand a peaceful death and it is the best anyone can hope for. It's been said that fear of death is tantamount to fear of living and living necessitates being surrounded by loving friends and relatives. The sadness of those left behind has no equal and it forever changes their lives. A creative life full of dear people enables final peace for the departed and in some way eventually for the intimates within that life. Grieving is that process that helps the living to go on after the departure of a loved one even without any revelation as to the meaning of life. It is part of embracing what is. Death by war necessitates fear and turmoil. Support of the soldiers means that we want them to come home to their loving friends...

Our Dusty rounds out this week's trio of songs with "Losing You" -- written for her by her brother. Pino Donaggio's original Italian version of her biggest hit starts it off. In between is Gene Pitney demonstrating a true pop aria, something La Springfield defined. Losing You (Tom Springfield / Clive Westlake) How many tears do you cry If love should break your heart in two? How many tears will I cry Now that I know I'm losing you? I can't stop wanting you And no matter what you do You're still a part of me Even though I'm losing you How many years will go by Before my heart begins to mend? Waiting and wondering why I never thought our love could end I try forgetting you But you're still here on my mind It would take a miracle But someday maybe I'll find That I'm in the loving arms of someone That I'll know, know he's the someone Who will kiss all the heartache away And come that day I won't mind losing you Yes, I try forgettin...

Well, it's the unofficial start of the season. Might as well celebrate ...

The American penchant for grilling and barbecue begins in earnest this weekend. We here at Beefcake Headquarters are wont to satisfy that urge with a non-beef patty made of ground turkey. It's the good folks at Eating Well who encourage us to do so and here is one of their healthy versions of something to throw on the grill. No doubt Jason Morgan knows all about health and keeping it lean. It's the why and wherefore of the many invitations he more than likely receives to a healthy repast.

Interesting how frittate have become so chic and it was just something Mamma whipped up in the kitchen in a matter of minutes. Well, in less than a half hour. The skill of making one is acquired and to get both sides done without using a broiler is very artistic, so perhaps it can be considered chic. Here from an Eating Well supplement is a swell version that anyone can do. Italian Americans always did heavenly things with potatoes and eggs, usually adding sweet peppers to the mix and often, sweet sausage . This one does come from Eating Well and is quite tasty even if you forget about the sweet sausage. All the nutrient information is right there. Jonathan Ansimos is pictured here as part of the Brunch Bunch. He's here to remind us of any ingredients we may have forgotten.

Parker is well known for transforming himself from a skinny teen into what you see here. The temperature is definitely rising.

With Bruno Spinelli and Jordan Santelli. Wasn't that refreshing?

An intimate evening with the fabulous Vanessa Williams! LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS and Chip Duckett invite you to join Vanessa Williams at a special listening party for her new album The Real Thing available June 2 Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 8:30 to 11:00PM GREENHOUSE 150 Varick St NYC Complimentary cocktails courtesy of Domaine de Canton Limited advance tickets $20 available at LIFEbeat.org or by calling 212.352.3101. Ask for the Vanessa Williams Red Carpet Event. Tickets $25 at the door if available. Must be 21+ to attend. Proper ID required. Your admission is a donation to LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. Check out www.VanessaWilliams.com and www.ConcordMusicGroup.com!