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Guest column: Alabama accents are music to hiz ears - St. Petersburg Times

It got me to thinking. Why do we speak the same language differently? The shades of drawl even in this town are distinct. After living 15 years in Dunedin, listening to a lot of familiar New Yorkese, I found these accents to be colorful and charmin', darlins'.

In New York City: The LGBT Community Center Celebrates its 25th Year

Founded back in 1983, the Center celebrates its 25th anniversary next month. And will celebrate this silver milestone with its annual garden party held on the Monday before the big parade down Fifth Avenue on June 29. Gourmet Magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichel, helped the Center secure 30 different restaurants for what its executive director, Richard D. Burns, called "the only queer tasting event"

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BACKLASH: The Gay State-by-State Marriage Race (Second of Two Parts) :: EDGE Boston

But a virtual who's who of familiar right wing social conservative organizations have also converged on California and are making the overturning of the California court decision a priority. "There are a number of national religious right groups that are lending their resources to this effort," said Peter Montgomery, spokesperson at the People for the American Way, a liberal advocacy group based in Washington DC.

World's Cheapest Dress Designed by Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker recently designed a summer dress for clothing retailer Steve & Barry's. The dress has been dubbed by The New York Times, 'the cheapest dress in the world'. It retails for the amazing price of $8.98 .

Staring at Strangers: The End of the World - Coming this Summer!

The world is coming to an end -- courtesy of Western empiricism

DWTS is Hazardous: Derek Hough and Tony Dovolani Injured

Dancing with the Stars has been hazardous for professionals Derek Hough and Tony Dovolani in the past week. Both men have suffered injuries that have required a trip to the hospital.

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Why Democrats Should Not Neglect the Deep South

Still, during national elections, the more progressive party, the Democrats, basically write off the South as un-winnable during national elections which in turn, further fuels a sense that parts of this nation have been truly left behind.

Cruz Beckham Breakdancing - He Busts a Move at Madison Square Garden

Cruz Beckham stole the show during The Spice Girl s concert at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening. As is their practice, the women brought their children on stage for their encore and the nearly 3 year old tot busted a couple of moves that delighted the audience.

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 Celebrity Dance Roster

It s official. The star studded cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 6 has been revealed. The announcements were made during the finale of Dance Wars. The DWTS season begins on March 17, 2008. The cast of dancers is as follows:

A Nightmare that Continues

But, some might say, the President was speaking to a nation that has turned a deaf ear to men who cry wolf. Unfortunately, they might also see a nation that s turned a deaf ear to news from Iraq.

Heath Ledger Dead

Actor Heath Ledger was found dead today in a Broome Street apartment, apparently from a drug overdose.

Brett Favre's Still Got Game (Photos)

Brett Favre is a survivor. Though a relatively young man, by normal standards, he is an old man in the game of football. He has demonstrated gargantuan longevity and is looked upon as an icon by sports fans around the globe.

The Best Of Citizen Journalism: Orato.com's Top 50 Stories Of 2007

2007 was Orato s first full year of providing people with a platform and a voice, and we have been blown away by the vibrant response we ve had from our citizen correspondents. At last count, 3289 of you have posted more than 1,100 stories, videos and audio and image reports to the site, from every corner of the planet.

Sudan Accuses Teacher of Islam Insult

The Sudanese police arrested a British schoolteacher and accused her of insulting Islam after she allowed her pupils to name a class teddy bear Muhammad.