The streaming age has been an era filled with wonders. On the one hand, there have been many shows that have gained acclaim, such as “Arcane,” and “Baby Reindeer,” and on the other, it has seen cancellations of well-regarded shows like “The OA,” “Marco Polo,” and “The Society.” If you notice, most of the shows […]
Day: February 27, 2025
The Problem with the Two-Party System
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
Dance Should Be Treated and Funded as a Sport
Suppose you compare the athleticism it takes to be a successful athlete with what it takes to be a successful dancer. In that case, you’ll find both require agility and stamina that other professional areas don’t. The performance and beauty of ballet might make witnessing it different than seeing a football game, but that doesn’t […]
The Infatuation with Mustard and the way it’s marketed
For the last couple of months, we’ve all heard Kendrick Lamar’s thunderous chant of “mustard” on the hit song: TV Off. Heinz even used the music for their mustard commercial last month. How did the perfect Hot Dog condiment begin to flourish these previous couple of years? Formerly a Greco-Roman medicine, mustard is thought to […]
Books to Help You Be a Better Ally This Black History Month
Are you looking for ways to be a better ally, neighbor, and friend for the BIPOC people in your community? There’s never a better time than the present to work on educating yourself about Black history and the ways racism, colonization, and slavery have impacted everything from the goods we consume to the places we […]
Gene Hackman Found Dead With Wife and Dog
Detectives are now investigating the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, February 26. The actor was 95. However, the death of his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose body was found in a separate room, has police suspecting foul play. One of […]
Do You Have a Big Enough Reason Why?
A few years ago, it was a rainy Monday morning in my Sports Psychology class at Montclair State University. I was one of the few students who had some energy and was happy to chat with the professor. Dr. Rob Gilbert, one of the greatest sports psychology professors in the country, told me that “If […]
The Batboy Experience
As one of my baseball mentors can attest, being a batboy at any level of baseball can be a truly special opportunity. Though I never was a batboy for a major league team like fellow Tastemakers contributor Ray Negron, working with minor leaguers in the dugout and in the clubhouse can be such a rewarding […]
Anthony’s Love of Food: Ox Tails Made 2 Ways
Anthony’s Love of Food:Ox Tails Made 2 Ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_PmjZJ5LN0 Ingredients For the Braised Oxtail 2–3 lbs oxtails Salt & pepper (to taste) 2 tbsp oil (for searing) 1 onion (chopped) 2 carrots (chopped) 2 celery stalks (chopped) 4 cups beef stock For the Masa (Dough for Acapurias) 5 green plantains 8 cooking bananas 1–2 potatoes […]
