"On this issue, the law has largely remained silent."
Under Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act, restaurants — as places of public accommodation — must accommodate disabilities. But what if the disability is a hearing impairment, and the...
View ArticleAnother Parade has Passed By
Jerry Herman, American composer and lyricist, passed away on December 26, at age 88. He is probably best known for writing the scores for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles, both of which won him...
View ArticleNothing to do with Sherlock
In 2011, the (UK) National Theatre presented a production of Frankenstein, in which Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternated the two lead roles. And filmed it. And are broadcasting both...
View ArticleDetroit's well-dressed Spirit
The Spirit of Detroit is a monument featuring a 26' bronze statue holding a family group in one hand, and a sphere symbolizing God in the other. Created by Michigan sculptor Marshall Fredericks in the...
View ArticleWhat the f*** are we supposed to do with this year?
John Cameron Mitchell, Neil Patrick Harris, Darren Criss, Stephen Trask, Andrew Rannels, Jinkx Monsoon, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Lena Hall, Mason Alexander Park and others sing Wig in a Box for...
View ArticleLocast, Nocast
Locast, frequently recommended on Metafilter, has suspended operations, following a U.S. Federal Court's ruling. Locast provided free access to local TV stations in 35 U.S. markets at the time of the...
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