All I Ever Wanted Was a Cheeseburger

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Growing up Orthodox Jewish in Houston, Texas in the 1950s and ’60s, the mixing of dairy and meat was forbidden.

An Acquired Taste

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Mommas, don’t let your babies grow up to drink bad beer.

Bring on One and Done

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Liam Day explains why the “one-and-done format” in the NCAA Tournament is the most exciting way for it to be done.

Open Thread: Should Schools Be Allowed to “Paddle” Students?

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It is still legal in Texas for teachers and administrators to spank their students with a paddle, but one lawmaker is on a mission to change that.

Lessons Learned at The Summit of Dads

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Kenny Bodanis on how the Dad 2.0 conference changed his outlook.

The Cold & The Soul: The Joy of Dining in NYC

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Dinner at Emilio Ballato’s on Houston reminds John Tinseth why he lives in such an expensive city.

‘Strip Club Tax’ to Fund Houston’s Rape Kit Analysis

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Houston has created a “Pole Tax” – $5 for every person entering a strip club – in order to help fund the analysis of rape kits in the city.

Workplace Gender Shift: More Men Taking “Women’s” Jobs

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Jamie Reidy shares a report showing a gender shift in the workplace: men moving into traditionally female-centric jobs.

Good Men Picks: March Madness

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From a completely non-objective standpoint, we’re helping you pick what teams to root for, today until the Final Four in Houston.

Car Thief Teaches Victims a Lesson in Childrearing

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A homeless man found a running car, jumped into the front seat, and took it for a quick spin. After realizing there was a toddler inside, he came back a few minutes later.