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Michelangelo's David turns 500

by J.A. Lopata

Not looking a day over 25, Michelangelo’s sculpture David turned 500 on Sept. 8, amidst the unveiling of the statue’s latest restoration and celebrations in his home town of Florence, Italy. more ...

'Changing the world one diaper at a time'

And Baby magazine's publisher explains the importance of catering to gay parents

by J. A. Lopata

Five years ago, when Michelle Darné and her partner Kathleen were looking to raise kids, Darné assumed that there would be publications catering to a couple of lesbians in the family way. For a woman who had spent over 15 years working in publishing, it was a surprise to discover that what little information there was for her was fragmented. plus ...

 

Queen's Iranian rhapsody

by J.A. Lopata

Queen is the first rock band to receive Iranian government approval for an official album release.  more ...