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When this word came forth, the environs of CoL were shaking in joyous anticipation. We took it upon ourselves to steal the complete article below. No secret that Chris is very special to us. Bernice's skirt found a place where it had not been in a while, i.e. over her head. That's another story, or TMI as the case may be. How ultimately grand it is that Mr. Meloni made the career decision to leave Law & Order: SVU only to find himself working on the new Superman. Now this! Hurray for our team! If you've been wanting to see more of Christopher Meloni on your television screens, congratulations: You could soon be seeing a lot more of him. According to TVLine, Meloni's eying a major role in the upcoming fifth season of HBO's True Blood . How great is that?! If Meloni does join True Blood it would the first foray into television work for the Oz veteran since he abruptly quit Law & Order: SVU earlier this year. He's reportedly currently filming his role a...

The Infection Monologues Absolutely Positive Funny and thought-provoking stories about the way we now live. The Infection Monologues was created by Eric Rofes and written by Eric Rofes and Alex Garner. ... The Infection Monologues explores the experiences of five gay men who have recently tested positive for HIV. These diverse men’s journeys begin with testing positive and then go on to reflect on a life before HIV and move on to coming to terms with HIV in our contemporary world. With wit and humor they explore the perilous issues of stigma and shame, dating and disclosure and the challenge of maintaining a healthy sexuality. Their experiences are funny, thoughtful, poignant and provocative. These stories challenge the way we think about what it means to be HIV positive in the modern world in which we now live. The Infection Monologues return to Seattle December 2&3, 2011. More info + tickets: http://www.gaycity.org/infection-monologues

We do this every year just like David Letterman: Darlene Love continues to make her mark on David Letterman’s yearly Yuletide show with her perennial hit, “Christmas (Baby, Please Co me Ho me )” which made its debut in the watershed year, 1963. It was the year before the arrival of the Beatles and the me mory which serves well brings to mind “Heat Wave,” “Anyone Who Had A Heart,” “Cry Baby,” “He’s Sure the Boy I love,” and “One Fine Day” among so many other hit songs that year. President Kennedy provided the world with its first movie star world leader with his classy First Lady. The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Bay of Pigs Invasion were behind us. Oh it wasn’t idyllic but the young baby boo me rs at least had everything in its appropriate place and were optimistic. Darlene Love was hard at work on what was to beco me a Christmas music stalwart with the above standout original piece. Here is what she herself tells us about its inception in her autobiography, My Na me Is Love : The ...

This is James Beard's Pastitsio , It's almost Italian Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small (1½ pounds) eggplant Salt 1/3 to ½ cup olive oil 1 pound flavorful Italian sausages, such as cotechino or langanica 1 pound ziti 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups hot whole milk 1-pound container skim-milk ricotta 1 cup grated parmigiano 1 pound mozzarella, sliced Method: Preheat oven to 375°. Cut eggplant into ½-inch cubes and sprinkle with salt. Sauté the cubes in olive oil until delicately browned, shaking the pan well and turning them gently with a wooden spatula. Drain on paper towels. Prick the sausages with a fork, then place in a pot of boiling water. Parboil the sausages for about 5 minutes until they have released some of their fat. Slice them and combine with the eggplant. Set aside. Cook ziti in 5 quarts of boiling water until just al dente. Do not overcook, as it will bake further. Drain in a colander. To...

This is a Cape May, New Jersey recipe. The chestnut wine sauce is the creation of Neil Elsohn, now at Gertrude’s in Ventnor. And one of your favorites from last year, it seems. Turkey Cutlets, about a kilo or two pounds Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coarse Salt Black Pepper Dried Chestnuts, quarter pound, soaked Butter, unsalted, two tablespoons Mushrooms, minced, two ounces Dry Red Wine, one quarter cup Cognac, two tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley, one sprig, minced 1. Grill the cutlets after coating them in olive oil. Once thoroughly cooked, set them aside. 2. Boil the chestnuts until soft. 3. Purée the chestnuts with about one quarter cup of the cooking water. 4. Simmer the mushrooms in the butter for about three minutes. 5. Add purée, wine, cognac and parsley. Simmer for about five minutes. Stir often. 6. Serve over the cutlets. 7. Variations: add a bit of cream to the simmered mixture, and/or a touch of nutmeg. Substitute fresh oregano for the parsley. Phil Hunter is the model who no doub...

'Tis that time of year when many inhabitants of the United States of America start that long journey until after January 1st into overindulgence. The task begins now with Halloween with its tricked treats and ends with the New Year with its tricks and the call for designated drivers. In between there should be much dieting, while placing emphasis on the treadmills and related accessories. Easier said than done. It is that very reason that John Antorino's image graces today's entry. He is a man who obviously knows how to handle the temptations of overindulgence while at the same time exemplifying what one might be better choosing to indulge in, so to speak. The recipe choice is very appropriate for the time of year and very much an exceptional suggestion for indulging either over or under. Scaloppine di Tacchino Seasoned Flour (sea salt & ground pepper) 2 Eggs, large beaten with milk 2 Cups Fresh beadcrumbs 3 Cups finely chopped pecans ...

Perhaps there is some validity to the idea that all of us are here for a purpose. There just may be a wherefore to homosexuality. Something to be grateful for, a definite place in the larger scheme of things. Happy Thanksgiving!

Kelly Ripa says there was something perversely sexy about watching her husband Mark Consuelos kiss fellow actor Craig Bierko onstage, reports New York Daily News . The Live! with Kelly hostess attended opening night of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, and during one of the short play to raise awareness for marriage equality, her husband engages in a kiss with Bierko. “As an actor, there’s something voyeuristic and perversely sexy about watching my husband” kiss someone else," Ripa said. The paper asked Consuelos why he didn't use tongue during the kiss with Bierko. “I’m warming up to it little bit," he joked. "I don’t want to be so easy.” Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays is performing an open-ended run at New York's Minetta Lane Theatre. For more information, visit StandingOnCeremony.net. http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/11/21

From Wikipedia: Joseph Sayers (Born October 15, 1983 in Lakewood, New York) is a male fashion model best known for his nude centerfold for Abercrombie and Fitch Quarterly, shot by Bruce Weber, and also for the fact that, despite being only 5'6" tall (most male models are between 5'11" and 6'2"), he has experienced great success as a fashion and commercial model. Sayers was originally discovered on the ModelSwim website and was first scouted and signed by agent Adam Silver of Silver Model Management in New York City. Shortly afterward, Sayers also signed with agent Jason Kanner at Major Model Management for fashion modeling work.