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The Wednesday Word: Homeless

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home·less (hmls) adj. Having no home or haven. n. (used with a pl. verb) People without homes considered as a group. Often used with the. homeless·ness n. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. homeless [ˈhəʊmlɪs] adj a. having nowhere to live b. (as collective noun; preceded by the) the homeless homelessness n

Tuesday Talent: Getting Better

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Thank you, Phillies.

Monday Music: To Love Somebody

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I'm a man, can't you see What I am I live and breathe for you But what good does it do If I ain't got you ...

Your Sunday Black & White

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Saturday Beefcake Thank You and Goodnight

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Saturday Beefcake Foreplay

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Your Saturday Beefcake Main Course: Alex Marte

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Although it is Summer we continue to journey into substantial territory and here is something that it is undeniably so. Italy, not to be outdone by Brazil, has an offering that appropriately fits on the menu. Beef Chuck Roast, one kilo, two pounds Bacon, pancetta, quarter inch pieces Basil, dried Oregano, dried Garlic, minced Salt and pepper Olive Oil Butter Onion, finely diced three tablespoons Carrot, finely diced three tablespoons Celery, finely diced two tablespoons Barolo, dry red wine three quarter cup Beef stock three quarter cup Tomato Paste 1 tbsp Thyme, fresh, four sprigs Marjoram, fresh, four sprigs 1. Dry the chuck roast well on all sides. Tie the roast to keep it together. Season well with salt and pepper on all sides. 2. Cut quarter inch slits into the beef, 3. Take the pieces of pancetta and dredge them in the garlic, basil and oregano. 4. Take the pieces of pancetta/bacon and insert into the beef. 5. Add enough olive oil

Saturday Beefcake

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Saturday Beefcake Afternoon Snack

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Saturday Beefcake: Cool Potato on a Hot Summer Day

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The key to good potato salad, by the by, is marinating the major participant in this creation, the potato. Giovanni's Potato Salad Baby Potatoes, boiled and marinated in olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic and a dash of worcestershire. Pitted Chopped Black Olives Chopped Whole Fennel or Celery Hard Boiled Eggs Paprika Mayonnaise Lemon zest Salt, Pepper 1. The amounts are left to the creative cook. 2. After marinating for at least 3 hours, drain the potatoes. If you don't have baby potatoes diced red are also very good. Don't rinse them. 3. Toss with the olives and the fennel/celery. 4. Slice the eggs. Put some slices aside for garnish and the others chop to toss with the potato mixture. 5. If there is the wherewithal and the will power, homemade mayonnaise is excellent. If not, add a bit of lemon zest to commercial mayo and then toss it with the potato mixture. Use your best creative judgment as to how much. 6. When complete sprinkle with paprika to add

Your August Saturday Beefcake Midmorning Moment

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Good Morning from Saturday Beefcake

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Another Gay Republican: Puerto Rican Style

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Republican Puerto Rican senator Roberto Arango won't say he didn't take a very explicit nude photo that has surfaced or that an alleged profile on gay hookup site Grindr is his, reports Gawker. When confronted with the shirtless photo of a man holding an iPhone to block his face, Arango wouldn't confirm or deny that he took it or that the Grindr profile belongs to him. "You know I've been losing weight," Aango says. "As I shed that weight, I've been taking pictures. I don't remember taking this particular picture but I'm not gonna say I didn't take it. I'd tell you if I remembered taking the picture but I don't." Arango, who is a member of the Puerto Rican Senate, was vice-chair for George W. Bush's 2004 Puerto Rico campaign.

Gay Thursday: Before We Were Gay

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Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) Little remembered today, Sandow was the father of modern bodybuilding—and, for a short time at least, he was open about his sexuality: when he began his rise to international stardom in Chicago's Loop in 1893, he arrived with his boyfriend in tow. In "The Dying Gaul", the nude Sandow, again lying on the ground, looks up. His thighs are spread, his right arm up, his right hand open, palm out, imploring the gods to spare him from impending death even as his face suggests a pained acceptance of his fate. This, at any rate, would be the "straight" interpretation of the scene. Sandow's debut in his skimpy outfit received thunderous applause, and as Sandow took his bows, Ziegfeld appeared on stage, announcing that women who donated $300 to charity could come to Sandow's dressing room to caress his muscles. Mrs. Potter Palmer and Mrs. George Pullman, grand dames of Chicago society, were first in line.

Jack Layton 1950 - 2011

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Jack Layton, leader of the official opposition in Canada's parliament, died of cancer at the age of 61 on August 22, 2011. His death, although not entirely unexpected, still came as a shock to most of us. He had undergone treatment for prostate cancer previously, but his death was the result of another type of cancer which has not yet been disclosed. "Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged the sheer determination of his 'colleague and friend.' " 'We have all lost an engaging personality and a man of strong principles,' he said. "Harper recalled that Layton was a natural musician. 'And we always talked about getting together to jam. But it seemed we were both always too busy. I will always regret the jam session that never was. That is a reminder, I think, that we must always make time for friends, family and loved ones while we still can.' " Toronto Star In a rare move, Harper offered Olivia Chow, Layton's wido

Tuesday Talent: Abbey Lincoln

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In honor of today's mini-quake:

Monday Musing: Bisexual

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Northwestern, reported that “with respect to sexual arousal and attraction, it remains to be shown that male bisexuality exists.” Here's the rest [tried to link to you, NY Times , there was no cooperation] In an unusual scientific about-face, researchers at Northwestern University have found evidence that at least some men who identify themselves as bisexual are, in fact, sexually aroused by both women and men. The finding is not likely to surprise bisexuals, who have long asserted that attraction often is not limited to one sex. But for many years the question of bisexuality has bedeviled scientists. A widely publicized study published in 2005, also by researchers at Northwestern, reported that “with respect to sexual arousal and attraction, it remains to be shown that male bisexuality exists.” That conclusion outraged bisexual men and women, who said it appeared to support a stereotype of bisexual men as closeted homosexuals. In the new study, published online in

Your Sunday Black & White

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Saturday Beefcake: Happy Trails to You

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That ought to get you through the night

Your Saturday Beefcake Main Course

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Saturday Beefcake Summer Risotto

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Zucchini Risotto al Limone Mark Bittman The Food Matters Cookbook Salt 1 cup short-grain brown rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped Black pepper 1⁄2 cup dry white wine or water 3 to 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water 4 small or 2 large zucchini (about 1 1⁄2 pounds), grated Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional 1 tablespoon butter or additional olive oil, optional 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish, optional 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt it. Stir in the brown rice, adjust the heat so that the water bubbles steadily, and cook, without stirring, for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. 2. Put the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, just a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pe

Saturday Beefcake Afternoon Tryst

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Summer Side Dish Beefcake: Summer Squid Salad

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This is inspired by a salad at Adesso in Oakland, where the best Happy Hour can be had and parking isn’t a nightmare. The salad can be made a few hours in advance of serving but not longer as the squid will turn rubbery from sitting in lemon juice. [from www.beyondtheplate.net] •Six medium-sized squid, about 11/2-pounds, cleaned •1 lemon, halved •2 teaspoons salt •3 celery stalks, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch chunks •6-8 ounces fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced, fennel fronds reserved •2 tablespoons vegetable oil •1/4 cup olive oil 1.Toss the squid with the juice from a lemon half and a teaspoon of salt. Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes while you prep the vegetables. 2.Heat the vegetable oil in a grill pan then toss in the squid (be careful the oil will sputter), leaving each body on the pan for up to a minute. Transfer to a plate. 3.When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch rings and place into a medium bowl. Add the chopped fennel and celery. 4