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Julia is a beautiful, 30-something with long black hair, large breasts, and a thin frame–a woman who should never have a problem finding a date. She is not a woman who bounces from one man to another. She has had few relationships, including one marriage, that haven’t worked out. The dating scene hasn’t been in the forefront of her mind as of late and the thought of internet dating has never interested her, until now. Read the rest of this entry »
No. 1 Ladies Watch Party. Join the ladies at the YWCA to watch HBO’s much-praised new series, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, based on Alexander McCall Smith’s best-selling book. It features the bountifully talented Jill Scott in the lead role and an all-African-American cast filmed on location in Africa. In honor of the event, HBO and the YWCA are giving away five trips to Botswana to inspirational women — visit ywca.org for more info, or call 727-896-4629, ext. 10 to reserve a seat. Thurs., April 16, 4-6 p.m., YWCA, St. Petersburg, free admission.
Cokie Roberts Luncheon A celebration of the updated, 10-year anniversary of Roberts’ story of women’s progress, We Are Our Mothers’ Daughters. Roberts, an Emmy-winning journalist and best-selling author, is a political commentator for ABC News and a senior news analyst for NPR. Visit tampachamber.com for tickets and info. 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Thurs., April 16, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, $50, 813-274-8511.
Beer Wars Live. A single-night screening event featuring the premiere of the documentary, Beer Wars, about the billion-dollar brewing business and the challenges small indie brewers face when up against corporate brewery giants. A live, post-film simulcast panel discussion with independent brewers and beer industry experts follows. Thurs., April 16, 8 p.m., Regency 20, 2496 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; Woodland Square 20, 3128 Tampa Road, Oldsmar; Grove 16 Cinemas, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel; Citrus Stadium Park Mall 20, 7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa. $15.
Discussion with Frontline Executive Producer David Fanning The founder of the award-winning Frontline series gives a talk on the program’s behind-the-scenes machinations and the challenges of in-depth reporting in today’s fast-moving socieity. Thurs. Apr. 16, 7 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. talk, The Poynter Institute, 801 Third St. S., St. Petersburg, $50 VIP/$35 discussion only. Call 813-254-9338×2241 or visit wedu.org for information.
The internet has created a sexual revolution, giving the most conservative eyes a voyeuristic glimpse into the wilder sides of sex. Apparently many are finding that they like what they see and are increasingly trying out kinkier types of sex in their own bedrooms.
What is abnormal may not necessarily be unnatural, according to sexologists who study the outer limits of the human psyche.
And, increasingly, as seen in a plethora of new books and films — not to mention thousands of sites on the Internet – kinky sex is getting more attention.
“To badly paraphrase Alfred Kinsey, [who pioneered sex research in the 1940s and 50s, filming couples in flagrante in his Indiana attic], ‘the only unnatural sex act is the one you can’t perform,’” said Robert Dunlap, a California sex therapist and filmmaker. Read the rest of this entry »
The Rev. Wright ad that didn’t run — until ABC News got hold of it:
“You can call me Al”: Prez-Elect Obama and Prez-That-Almost-Was Gore sit down for a chat today.
Jay Leno is headed for prime time.
Do we really want Bush choosing our “car czar“?
If you were Madonna’s interior designer, you’d probably want to screw her over, too.
At the Tribune Company, it’s all about debt restructuring. (Why does this sound so familiar?)
A Marine Corps jet crashes into a San Diego neighborhood.
9/11 families and alleged 9/11 terrorists meet at Guantanamo.
The Bucs defense goes missing against the Panthers.
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