Actor Mickey Rourke has promised to build an animal shelter in Romania, Care2 is currently reporting. When filming his latest movie, “Dead in Tombstone,” Rourke saw first hand the plight of thousands of suffering dogs in the Romanian capital of Bucharest. “I’ve read about the dog over-population problem in Romania,” Kellie Grant, a dog lover […]

He’s over 900 years old. He travels through time and space. He’s from another planet. He’s had (so far) eleven different faces. Who better to take some life lessons from than Doctor Who? Since appearing on screen in 1962, he’s appeared in eleven incarnations. Each had his own personality, his own perspective on the universe. […]

In the world of the arts and entertainment, everyone wants to get the word out about their event. In large cities like Washington, D. C., New York City and many others, artists, musicians, promoters and venues are often striving for the best possible exposure. Unfortunately, this desire for recognition sometimes comes at the expense of […]

Harlem Little League will play the West Coast Japanese Little League of Los Angeles on Sunday, April 15 as part of the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival, (April 14, 11-4pm) at Marcus Garvey Park, Madison Avenue and East 120th -124th streets. The opening ceremony will feature a special performance by Zuiho Taiko, a group of disabled […]

Ten Poems to Say Goodbye is a poetry collection complied by Roger Housden. The book highlights 10 exquisite poems by notable poets on the sensitive subject of personal loss. While many can understand the emotional pain of losing someone you love, these poems can help alleviate the pain of saying goodbye by helping you view […]

Goodbye to winter! Even though we barely had winter this year, we’ve all plodded through the dreary, dismal days of February. Now with March upon us, we are beginning to see flowering trees, bright daffodils, and smiling pansies. As nature turns to glorious spring hues, Walmart is ready to help thrifty shoppers blossom and bloom. […]

The new sex comedy “Yes, We’re Open” starring Lynn Chen, Parry Shen, and Sheetal Sheth and Kerry McCrohan will screen as the Closing Night presentation of the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) 17th Annual Asian American Showcase. Here’s the films synopsis: LUKE and SYLVIA think of themselves as a modern couple – always […]

Amazon is still giving away one paid app a day for free from its Appstore for Android. Don’t miss out! Today’s paid app for free is the game, Fantastic 4 in a Row HD by Twisted Games. Here are the product features as listed on Amazon’s site. Try to get 4 checkers in a row […]

Is Earth in the cross hairs of a huge asteroid? That is a question that astronomers all over the world area attempting to answer right now upon news of an announcement that an asteroid called 2011 AG5 has a 1 in 625 chance of hitting the earth on February 5, 2040. Obviously, 1 in 625 […]

It’s about time to hit the road for spring break or to plan your summer vacation. If you have a dog, one of the more difficult decisions is what to do with him while you’re away. There are a variety of options from care in your home to boarding to including him or her in […]

Beef Stew is a great comfort food on those cold and rainy days in Tampa. A favorite goto recipe. It is fairly quick and easy to prepare. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You’ll Need: 2 pounds stewed beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups water 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, sliced […]

Part 2 (continued) Wish you had all your professional references in one location? Consider the references below as your guide for all your Architecture, Engineering, and Construction needs. Department of Commerce (DOC) www.commerce.gov Department of Energy (DOE) www.doe.gov Design-Build Institute of America www.dbia.org Door & Hardware Institute (DHI) www.dhi.org Electrical Industries Alliance/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) […]

With two weeks remaining before the start of the 2012 NBA Playoffs there is a tight race for the seventh and eighth spots in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are currently tied (31-28) in the East with the Knicks holding the tie-breaker. The consolation prize for either team isn’t great. […]

The second round of Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off this weekend with Chicago Fire, Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC making their 2012 season debut. Among the top games to watch are FC Dallas-Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake-New York Red Bulls, Chivas USA-Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy-D.C. United. Read on for previews of this weekend’s […]

Here’s your perfect opportunity all that “junk” you need to unload from your attic, garage or storage closet, and at the same time help a group dedicated to rescuing cast-off or abused unusual and exotic pets. For April 2012, the unique shelter organization Critter Camp, out in German Valley, IL, will receive 100% of the […]

“The Lion King,” Disney’s long running Broadway musical was in Richmond, Virginia at the Landmark Theater for four weeks from February 15 to March 11, 2012. There are many biblical lessons found in “The Lion King” if one is open enough to observe them. “The Lion King” is a coming of age story where Simba, […]

According to data compiled by the National Weather Service in Albany, New York, the city recorded its warmest March on record last month, finishing with a monthly mean temperature of 45.9°F. This breaks the old record of 44.4°F , which was set in 1859. Temperature records in Albany date back to 1820. This record was […]

Just in time for Earth Day 3M launches their new greener masking tapes. Scotch Greener Masking Tapes are designed to provide the same great performance as other Scotch Masking Tapes, while creating less waste and conserving paper resources. The new tapes are made with renewable resources, including paper backing made with 30% post consumer recycled […]

If you have been looking for a class on basic survivalist skills, the Metro Parks has just what you need. This weekend on Saturday March 31 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, you can learn basic survival skills in this free class. Class topics include how to not get […]

I was just alerted about ProLabs’ announcement about their FLEX Rx product launch from Brian Reardon, ProLabs’ Business Unit Manager (contact him at 1.800.367-6359 or Email: breardon@prolabsah.com). This new product has been created to respond to the growing population of senior dogs; call it the ‘Baby Boomer’ dog population. First and foremost, you should know […]

How many times can you wear the same outfit before your clothes scream at you, “please don’t pick me, AGAIN!?” Wouldn’t it be nice to look through your closet and for once pick out a new outfit? But where does the inspiration for this new outfit come from? The mannequins in the mall show the […]

Enter the 2012 HGTV Green Home sweepstakes for a chance to win an eco-friendly home in Atlanta and a 2012 GMC Terrain. This prize package is valued at $800,000 and includes appliances and furnishings. The home is located in the sustainable community of Serenbe, about 30 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Enter by June 1, […]

2012 Mr. Basketball award goes to a deserving point guard from Hopkins, Siyani Chambers. Chambers, who had a statistically brilliant 2012 Boys’ High School Basketball Tournament, was selected out of a pool that included Joey King of Eastview, Johnny Woodard of Duluth East and Sanjay Lumpkin of Benilde-St. Margaret’s and Isaiah Zierden of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. […]

San Diego Hip Hop artist drops a mixtape-must, On Purpose, tomorrow Friday, March 30th. Some people spend years looking for at least an ounce of meaning while chasing dreams and never finding solid ground. It’s not an easy task and some people are fortunate enough to have realized their purpose earlier than others. For San […]