So we're not sure what qualifies Leonard Nimoy to be an expert on this subject, but, we fully support feminist concepts, especially when negative stereotypes and cultural biases are put into question. So we're going with it. Especially considering Mr. Nimoy seems to have really tamed his raging machismo since his space-traveling days, as evidenced by the disturbing image seen at left. We commend him for growing as a person, and as a Vulcan. Tomorrow......

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out and......

A former golf pro in Kingwood and Clear Lake was stabbed to death while on a business assignment in Florida on Thursday — and his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend have been charged in the murder. It happened at an apartment complex in South Lakeland, Fla., where 31-year-old Colin Zieler had been living for a month; the former girlfriend, 26-year-old Heizel Beatriz Gonzalez-Martinez, is charged with being an accessory to murder and her boyfriend, 25-year-old......

LAist is experimenting with blogging dates from J-Date, but finds the best men are found offline. Some date vicariously online and that is one reason why porn is big -- really freaking big -- so they ask if they should cover XXX since the heart of it lays in the city's San Fernando Valley. A writer grapples with her food porn photography obsession, another gets censored on Flickr, one gets scooped by the LA......

Valentine's Day is tomorrow - you either have a reservation, plan on some homecooked love or you are flying by the seat of your pants. Houstonist has a few more dinner ideas to share with you. In addition to meat selections, we are going to share a lovely spinach pasta dish, for those Houstonist readers (all eleven of you) who may prefer to forego meat or animal products. So, break out your culinary skills and......

More today on Keith Chester Hill, the 19-year-old man Baytown police arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of rapes last year: Prosecutors detailed the charges against Hill yesterday, describing a May attack they said he was involved in. Here's how they say it went down: On May 18, Hill reportedly hid in the bushes outside a man's home. When the man arrived at his house, prosecutors say Hill, wearing a black mask, jumped out,......

If Houstonist ever decides to retire from the blogging business, we think we might spend the rest of our days compiling books of life rules we've learned from watching the news in Houston. You know, like if you're carrying two tons of pot, make sure all the lights on your vehicle are in working order and if you're looking for a lost dog, don't look in Pearland. And today, we can add another: If you......

It’s one of those “you’ve got to be kidding” stories. An elementary school teacher has been put on probation because she took her fifth grade students to an art museum, and guess what – they saw naked paintings and sculptures! The school approved the field trip to the Dallas Museum of Art and parents signed-off on it, too. However, after the trip, some parents got word that their children saw nude artwork, and that’s when......

Despite early reports of a possible connection between a man arrested in connection with raping a woman and a possible serial killer stalking women in the Acres Homes area, police are stressing that no positive link has been made between Bilford Junious and the killer. And, they say, there's still a good chance the murders weren't all committed by the same person. All of which means the cops may not be any closer to solving......

A 21-year-old Pasadena mother appeared in court this morning, accused with injury to a child by omission after her 2-year-old daughter died in a locked SUV A wreck this afternoon shut down some lanes of the South Belt near Cullen; the cause is being investigated Two of three British ex-bankers facing Enron-related fraud charges are seeking new lawyers, which could postpone their Sept. 11 trial date At Westheimer and Fondren, a man drove through the......

If you have a yen to make some art and no plans tonight, we suggest stopping by Helios for Painted Tuesdays, a weekly life-drawing session that's open to everyone, whether they're a Rubens or more MOBA material. If you haven't been to Helios before, you should check it out, figure drawing or not. Located in an old Avondale house, Helios is a local art organization showcasing independent art of all stripes in three performance......

San Francisco is proud host of a new reality show called "How to Get the Guy" that's unfortunately not a descendant of Will and Grace, Queer Eye, The L Word, American Idol etc. Also a biodefence lab is coming to the East Bay and SFist teaches wine pairing. Getting on the wrong train sucks. Getting on the wrong train and becoming the victim of what will later be described as a "stabbing spree" really sucks.......

That's right, we're not talking tests of your typing skills — we're talking flesh and bones. In our job perusing days, Houstonist has come across some interesting posts on Craigslist where employers are looking for "personal assistants," jobs that are based on a little more than your WPM. So you want to be a fun personal assistant? How about a personal assistant needed this weekend for a short-term, four-month assisgnment? Or you could just......

Seattlest saw a house party get senselessly attacked with a shotgun and end in ">seven dead. A local senator is debated and their version of the big dig is investigated. To truly get to the bottom of it they interview the writer Jonathan Raban. Bostonist has its first birthday party and investigates how to attach more gambling dollars to the Red Sox. Benjamin Franklin is celebrated and Johnny Damon is not. Image by Ethan Bagley......

Faced with the problem of a suddenly increased population, a spike in violent crime and a shortage of police officers to handle it all, HPD has taken the logical step of trying to lure officers from other cities in Texas and beyond. Problem is, every big city in Texas is suffering from police shortages, so competition in these parts is stiff. "I'm sorry. it's business," said Lt. Kenneth Miller of the Houston Police Department's human......

First-day individual sales for the Rodeo were up this year, with George Strait's opening-night performance the hottest seller Thousands of people turned out downtown today to see Vince Young in a parade — oh, and to remember MLK, too Gexa Energy's lack of recognition for MLK Day is prompting calls for a boycott against the electricity provider A northeast Harris County woman ran over her granddaughter and another little girl who were playing in her......

Though firefighters have been able to battle grass fires in North Texas and Oklahoma, continued dry, windy weather is putting more areas at risk Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who has ties to Tom DeLay, pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion In the Heights, a nude man walking around a strip-center parking lot was Tasered after beating up a police officer The Texans will begin interviewing candidates for head coach Wednesday Lines......