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Levi’s Are Out, Mantyhose Are In - - John Brazell
Lordy, lordy now we know what’s been going on in all those “man caves.” As if man-purses, earrings, mascara and fake lashes don’t engender enough de-gender, now there’s “Mantyhose” -- men’s own couture hosiery-panty-combo. Add... Submitted 10 days 8 hours ago.

The Gulf Coast great drawing card: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels - Joel Hendon
One of the most consistent and spectacular attractions on the Gulf Coast is that of the great practice sessions of the Navy’s fantastic Blue Angels. Even though they are located just over the line inside the state of Florida, they are still considered a part of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach... Submitted 14 days 6 hours ago.

How Judge Judy Works: Who Pays, is Judge Judy a Real Judge and How Does Arbitration Work? - - Connor Davidson
Judge Judy is among the most successful television programs of all time and has been repeatedly cited as attracting around 10 million viewers daily in its international syndication. At one point (season 4) Judge Judy was beating Oprah. But how many of the viewers actually know how the show works?... Submitted 16 days 11 hours ago.

The Underbelly of Indie Movie Production, Exotic Dancers and Hard Money Lenders - - Sid Kali
The underbelly of indie movie production in my experience is unavoidable unless you’re making and distributing movies in a bubble as an independent wealthy indie film producer, or funding a movie through donations of outstanding film fans that support the spirit of indie cinema. A toast... Submitted 9 days 21 hours ago.

Under the Dome of Indie Movie Distribution - - Sid Kali
Living under the dome of indie movie distribution is wildly entertaining, unpredictable and strangely addictive for most indie filmmakers that make movies way outside of Hollywood. The cast of real life characters you meet dealing with indie movie distribution is like a storyline out of a... Submitted 12 days 18 hours ago.

Looking for Garbo - Jack H. Schick
I don’t do much fighting. In fact, I can only remember being in one fist fight. It was back when I was a teenager and it was over a girl (surprise!). Actually, my “friends” sort of pushed me into it. I was disinclined to hurt or get hurt even back then. I can’t really say... Submitted 58 days 6 hours ago.

I've Been Told That Garbo Speaks: A Review - Jack H. Schick
New York City actress/model/writer, Lauren LoGiudice (Low-jew-dih-chay), invited me to Brooklyn Heights to sit in on a ‘reading' of her new ‘work.' It's basically a one-woman show (with a support actress and off stage 'characters'), called Garbo Speaks . I've written a few essays... Submitted 61 days 20 hours ago.

The Serendipitous New Year's Resolution - Ella Camp
I, being no better than the average bear at keeping New Year’s resolutions, have made them every year with perfect sincerity and faith- and quickly forgot them with the leaving of the winter winds. The resolution I made this year is not an original one, as a matter of fact, it is one... Submitted 135 days 21 hours ago.

Ka-ta's Dreams: Garbo in Childhood - Jack H. Schick
Karl Alfred Gustafson liked to believe he was descended from Viking kings. But, that was a thousand years ago. As were his father, his grandfather, and his forefathers before them, Karl was a farmer. By 1898, the Gustafson's had laboriously toiled for hundreds of years, eking out a living from... Submitted 136 days 20 hours ago.

Women in Early American Films: Then Came Garbo - Jack H. Schick
Over its initial decades the American film industry presented to the public several successive types of ‘screen woman.' The first heroines were the ‘Nell-tied-to-the-railroad-tracks,' sweet, wounded virgins who personified idealistic femininity. Leading ladies such as Lillian Gish and... Submitted 140 days 23 hours ago.

"Look at That Girl!" Louis B. Mayer's Gambit for Garbo - Jack H. Schick
Legend has it that Louis B. Mayer wanted renowned Swedish film director Mauritz Stiller under contract with his studio. After the international success of Stiller's film The Saga of Gosta Berling (1924), Mayer actively pursued him. The two met in Berlin in November of 1924 to negotiate. Stiller... Submitted 145 days 20 hours ago.

The Voice That Shook the World: Garbo in "Anna Christie" - Jack H. Schick
In 1930, Greta Garbo, the "Silent Era's" unrivaled superstar, received the first of her four Best Actress Oscar nominations for her performance in Francis Marion's adaptation of Eugene O'Neil's Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Anna Christie. It was her fourteenth film, but her first talkie . MGM... Submitted 151 days ago.

They Said They Loved Garbo - Jack H. Schick
I read in the newspaper that she'd died. At the time, I didn't know much about Greta Garbo. I vaguely knew of her. My mom or dad may have mentioned her name, in passing, once or twice, but I was much too young to remember her myself. I'd heard that she was an aloof, reclusive superstar who hid... Submitted 160 days 6 hours ago.

A Rolling Stone Gathers no Moss and Neither do I - Dianne Lehmann
That has got to be the lamest title I have ever come up with. Really. But it's the best I can do at the moment. My brain is a little fried from spending the entire day in the sun (you should see the back of my neck) keeping all sorts of horses and riders organized, and warming up, and entering... Submitted 211 days 3 hours ago.

Mean Gene the Sax Machine, Booze, Loose Women and the Blues - - Steve Kovacs
About 20 years ago, I was the drummer in a blues band that played out at local bars, colleges and festivals. The band was mediocre, even though we had moments when we were very good; on average, we were just okay. As a drummer, I was just okay too. I had some good moments when I practiced the... Submitted 225 days 13 hours ago.

So What's In Your Evacuation Bag - - John Brazell
“It’s hotter than hell in Texas ” is no longer just an expression. And it's dry as burnt toast. Yeah, it’s been a tough summer as triple digit temperatures, high winds and lack of rain raised the misery index to just short of living in the Gobi Desert with the... Submitted 227 days 6 hours ago.

"The Children's Hour" and a Lesson - Dianne Lehmann
The Children's Hour is a 1934 stage play written by Lillian Hellman. It is a drama set in an all-girls boarding school run by two women, Karen Wright and Martha Dobie. An angry student, Mary Tilford, runs away from the school and to avoid being sent back she tells her grandmother that the two... Submitted 229 days 5 hours ago.

I'm Gonna Go Ahead and Blame Christmas... - Melissa Swenka
For my girlfriend feeling awful today. Why Christmas, you ask? Today is my birthday, and My Baby feels awful because she can't even buy me a card. With schoolwork, she didn't even have time to make me a card or anything creative. What she doesn't understand is that I don't need cake, cards, or... Submitted 244 days 6 hours ago.

Pig Latin More Than Oinking In the Mud - - John Brazell
I grew up in a Dallas suburb and learned a second language at a young age. The word “bilingual” had not yet been invented, and neither had the wheel. My new language was Latin, called “Pig Latin” though I had no idea why. It didn’t require grunting or burrowing... Submitted 284 days 9 hours ago.

Lord, I Want To Thank You for My Smokin Hot Wife---Boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Amen! - - Steve Kovacs
I am not a NASCAR racing fan, however, I have several friends who really enjoy the whole NASCAR experience. Actually, I have never enjoyed watching any part of auto racing until I saw something right before the Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 race in Nashville, Tennessee recently.... Submitted 292 days 14 hours ago.

The Invisble Asterisk: Reflections of What Might Have Been - Edward Rhymes
Writer's Note: In honor of Black History Month, I am re-posting a piece I wrote for the online journal the Black Commentator in 2005. Some of the references are dated, but the main thrust of this piece is just as relevant as ever. I was extremely pleased when I read the list of players selected... Submitted 293 days 4 hours ago.

Pop's Favorite Chick Was a Knockout (and Learning To Pray) - - John Brazell
Country kids get a leg up on their city counterparts when it comes to learning the basics of life. It's one thing to read about "Old McDonald" and yet another to put on your old shoes and clean out his chicken coop. Even when you're in single digits - seven, eight or nine - you begin to suspect... Submitted 323 days 7 hours ago.

African Spirits in Michael Jackson’s Music as well as Modern Rap of Jay Z, Kanye West Beyoncé - Chris Kanyane
“Wherever you go my son - even beyond this great river; you take with you the rich history of your ancestors and their manners” African proverb. “I was told by Africans” wrote the English traveler A.B. Lloyd in 1899 “that from one village to another, a distance of... Submitted 1 year 46 days ago.

Who Picks Military Names? - - John Sammon
Okay, who is it? Who is it at the Pentagon who picks the titles of U.S. military operations? Our newest action in Libya is called “Odyssey Dawn.” Odyssey Dawn? The dictionary definition for Odyssey is a “long eventful journey.” Does that mean the new... Submitted 1 year 58 days ago.

Slobs Take Over - - John Sammon
The rampant growth of slobism worldwide is as distressing as it is disappointing, and disproves Darwin's theory of evolution that things evolve for the better and more sophisticated. In short. Slobs are taking over. Think I'm wrong. Book an airline flight. Go ahead. I dare ya'. Not only is... Submitted 1 year 59 days ago.