Thursday 7/3/2008
Alex Rodriguez Has Split From Wife
NEW YORK -- Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
The story on the newspaper's Web site comes amid reports linking Rodriguez to Madonna. Rodriguez refused to address the topic on three occasions Tuesday, once saying "no" when asked if he had any comment.
The Daily News reported Wednesday night, citing an anonymous source, that Rodriguez and wife Cynthia had separated after having "problems" for about three months.
Cynthia Rodriguez's mother, Evangeline Scurtis, also denied a gossip Web site report that her daughter had gone on a romantic getaway with rocker Lenny Kravitz in Paris.
"She is not! I know that," Scurtis told The Daily News.
Kravitz issued a statement of denial Thursday.
"Cynthia is a friend and is here with the godfather of her baby, who is also Alex's trainer, his wife and their baby girl. She came here to escape from everything happening in New York City," he said. "I opened my home to her as a friend and I find it extremely hurtful that I am now being referred to as an adulterer."
Scurtis repeatedly declined comment when asked about her daughter's relationship with Rodriguez.
The couple were married in November 2002 and have two children, Natasha Alexander and Ella Alexander, who was born April 21.
Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner also criticized the team's lack of hitting before an 18-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, suggesting "a little less outside distractions and a little more concentrating" might help the team at the plate.
Rodriguez went 2-for-3 Wednesday night with his 17th homer of the season and also scored four times. It also was Rodriguez's 535th homer, moving him past Jimmie Foxx for 14th on the career list.
The story on the newspaper's Web site comes amid reports linking Rodriguez to Madonna. Rodriguez refused to address the topic on three occasions Tuesday, once saying "no" when asked if he had any comment.
The Daily News reported Wednesday night, citing an anonymous source, that Rodriguez and wife Cynthia had separated after having "problems" for about three months.
Cynthia Rodriguez's mother, Evangeline Scurtis, also denied a gossip Web site report that her daughter had gone on a romantic getaway with rocker Lenny Kravitz in Paris.
"She is not! I know that," Scurtis told The Daily News.
Kravitz issued a statement of denial Thursday.
"Cynthia is a friend and is here with the godfather of her baby, who is also Alex's trainer, his wife and their baby girl. She came here to escape from everything happening in New York City," he said. "I opened my home to her as a friend and I find it extremely hurtful that I am now being referred to as an adulterer."
Scurtis repeatedly declined comment when asked about her daughter's relationship with Rodriguez.
The couple were married in November 2002 and have two children, Natasha Alexander and Ella Alexander, who was born April 21.
Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner also criticized the team's lack of hitting before an 18-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, suggesting "a little less outside distractions and a little more concentrating" might help the team at the plate.
Rodriguez went 2-for-3 Wednesday night with his 17th homer of the season and also scored four times. It also was Rodriguez's 535th homer, moving him past Jimmie Foxx for 14th on the career list.
Thursday 7/3/2008
There's A Time and Place For Puppy Love
A puppy ranks high on the list of surefire accessories a single lesbian can draw upon in her search for romance. Hardly a woman alive can resist the charms of a waggly baby dog with sad eyes and gangly paws.
However, there's a right time to bring out the heavy artillery, and there's a wrong time.
I recently received an e-mail from RedEye reader Kristin that showed she shares a puppy pet peeve with me: What's up with girls dragging their dogs to street festivals?
Scores of canine-Americans took in last weekend's gay pride activities as gay guys and gals whooped it up in Boystown. Being a dog lover myself, I couldn't resist petting and baby-talking to each mutt I met. However, as Kristin pointed out in her e-mail, the dogs themselves don't get much out of the festival-going experience.
"There are people ALL around, squashed in all the time, stepping near them or ON them," Kristin wrote. "There's bad food they shouldn't be eating and, worst of all, drunk folks love to feed beer to dogs. It just makes me nuts."
Me too. I can understand the inclination to tote Fido to such a meet market. A dog's especially useful if you're shy; the fur lures ladies into a chat--although you have to follow up.
But loud, drunken throngs on a hot, crowded street don't spell puppy paradise. Their hearing is highly acute, making the "thumpa-thumpa" of blaring disco beats deafening to their floppy ears. The many smells permeating the air overwhelm their super-sensitive schnozzes. Plus, dogs like to see their surroundings—something they can't do with wall-to-wall people towering over them.
Dogs aren't big fans of extreme heat, either. Want to simulate your dog's experience at events such as PrideFest and Northalsted Market Days? Wait until your thermometer gets above 85 degrees, put on your subzero Columbia coat and crawl a few blocks on the Broadway asphalt. I guarantee you won't be giddy with delight. If you insist upon enlisting your dog to help you land a lady, there are much better places—for both of you—to take action:
Take a hike: You and your pet need exercise. You might as well stroll down Halsted Street in Boystown, Clark Street in Andersonville or anywhere along the lakefront. Those spots are frequented by gay gals waiting to be won over by the wiggly, waggly charms of your canine wingman.
Walk in a park: Chicago's full of green patches frequented by all types of women. Leash up your lovely pup and take her with you on a visit to Lincoln Park, Wicker Park or whatever park is most convenient.
Hit the beach: Pick up a permit from a vet (see chicagoparkdistrict.com for the list), and you can parade your pooch at the city's dog-friendly parks and beaches (the one near Montrose Harbor is a personal favorite for me and my dogs).
Hitting on another dog-owning gay gal has its advantages—she already understands puppy love and won't get jealous of your dogs. And while non-dog-brained women might be put off when you bend over to pick up dog doo, another dog owner won't miss a flirty beat.
However, there's a right time to bring out the heavy artillery, and there's a wrong time.
I recently received an e-mail from RedEye reader Kristin that showed she shares a puppy pet peeve with me: What's up with girls dragging their dogs to street festivals?
Scores of canine-Americans took in last weekend's gay pride activities as gay guys and gals whooped it up in Boystown. Being a dog lover myself, I couldn't resist petting and baby-talking to each mutt I met. However, as Kristin pointed out in her e-mail, the dogs themselves don't get much out of the festival-going experience.
"There are people ALL around, squashed in all the time, stepping near them or ON them," Kristin wrote. "There's bad food they shouldn't be eating and, worst of all, drunk folks love to feed beer to dogs. It just makes me nuts."
Me too. I can understand the inclination to tote Fido to such a meet market. A dog's especially useful if you're shy; the fur lures ladies into a chat--although you have to follow up.
But loud, drunken throngs on a hot, crowded street don't spell puppy paradise. Their hearing is highly acute, making the "thumpa-thumpa" of blaring disco beats deafening to their floppy ears. The many smells permeating the air overwhelm their super-sensitive schnozzes. Plus, dogs like to see their surroundings—something they can't do with wall-to-wall people towering over them.
Dogs aren't big fans of extreme heat, either. Want to simulate your dog's experience at events such as PrideFest and Northalsted Market Days? Wait until your thermometer gets above 85 degrees, put on your subzero Columbia coat and crawl a few blocks on the Broadway asphalt. I guarantee you won't be giddy with delight. If you insist upon enlisting your dog to help you land a lady, there are much better places—for both of you—to take action:
Take a hike: You and your pet need exercise. You might as well stroll down Halsted Street in Boystown, Clark Street in Andersonville or anywhere along the lakefront. Those spots are frequented by gay gals waiting to be won over by the wiggly, waggly charms of your canine wingman.
Walk in a park: Chicago's full of green patches frequented by all types of women. Leash up your lovely pup and take her with you on a visit to Lincoln Park, Wicker Park or whatever park is most convenient.
Hit the beach: Pick up a permit from a vet (see chicagoparkdistrict.com for the list), and you can parade your pooch at the city's dog-friendly parks and beaches (the one near Montrose Harbor is a personal favorite for me and my dogs).
Hitting on another dog-owning gay gal has its advantages—she already understands puppy love and won't get jealous of your dogs. And while non-dog-brained women might be put off when you bend over to pick up dog doo, another dog owner won't miss a flirty beat.
Thursday 7/3/2008
CTA and Metra Add Services For 4th Of July
The CTA and Metra are offering alternatives to help you avoid getting burned by traffic fireworks on area roads throughout the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Metra is adding extra trains, inbound and outbound, on most of its routes for spectators going to Thursday's fireworks at Grant Park and Navy Pier.
A special $5 Metra holiday ticket is good all day on both Thursday and Friday. Get more details at www.metrarail.com.
The CTA will operate longer trains and extra buses into the Loop until late each night, serving CTA rail and Metra commuter rail stations. CTA customers are advised to buy fare cards in advance.
For more information call the RTA travel information line at 836-7000 (all local area codes) or go online to www.transitchicago.com.
Metra is adding extra trains, inbound and outbound, on most of its routes for spectators going to Thursday's fireworks at Grant Park and Navy Pier.
A special $5 Metra holiday ticket is good all day on both Thursday and Friday. Get more details at www.metrarail.com.
The CTA will operate longer trains and extra buses into the Loop until late each night, serving CTA rail and Metra commuter rail stations. CTA customers are advised to buy fare cards in advance.
For more information call the RTA travel information line at 836-7000 (all local area codes) or go online to www.transitchicago.com.
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