Announcing the 2011 James Beard Award Winners!


Updated 05/10/11 8:30 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

2011 James Beard Award Winners

After months of media buzz, the winners of this year's James Beard Awards are in. The awards — which are being bestowed upon the nation's top chefs thisveryminute by the likes of Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai, and Traci Des Jardins — are taking place at a star-studded gala in New York's Lincoln Center. As for the winners: José Andrés was predicted to take home the Outstanding Chef Award, which Read more

5 Places a Star Wars Fanatic Should Visit


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Star Wars Filming Locations

Summer vacation isn't over yet — if you consider yourself a Star Wars fanatic, there are a few places around the globe that you should check off your "must-see" list before settling into Fall, starting with a trip to Industrial Light and Magic in San Francisco, CA. ILM is where some of the LucasFilm magic happens, and it also is the home of the famous Yoda fountain. Geeks from all around the Read more

Gay Marriage Opponents Say Gay Judge Can't Rule on Case


Updated 04/27/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Proposition 8 Judge Is Gay, Could Be Disqualified

Last year, US District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled there was no evidence same-sex marriages harm heterosexual marriages, and thus California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. Since then, Judge Walker, a Republican appointed by George Bush Sr., has retired and revealed he is gay and has been in a long-term relationship for 10 years. (Disclaimer: I worked for Judge Walker in the Summer of Read more