Is self-love narcissistic, or is it the solid foundation on which to build a happy life?

I recite to myself, and then out loud, scattered thoughts while I search for a place to relax in quiet and comfortable slumber and await the end of the world.

Given the vast array of unique organisms inhabiting Earth's richly eclectic ecosystems, it would be fair to say that Nature thrives on diversity. But while that point is usually best expressed in a broad look at the planet's varied lifeforms, sometimes even a single member of a species still can turn heads by being wonderfully one-of-a-kind.

The incident happened two years ago, but it's still fresh in the mind of Karina Samala. She wass waiting to be called for a docot's office visit, when the unexpected happened. 

Society's growing awareness and acceptance of transgendered people -- along with employee affinity groups petitioning their companies to offer them health benefits -- is helping to drive a new trend in benefits offerings.

After 35 years, there was bound to be a change in the event.  But no one would have thought it would be stimulated by fire. The Pavilion that housed the downstairs club [that the girls filed into for free drinks -- after being introduced one by one off the ferry], the pizzaria, and everything else had burned down earlier in the year. 

After a whirlwind career, the former Vogue model is still in front of the camera.  

"America's Next Top Model" alum Isis King has a new Tyra-free gig: fronting a line of Pride Month t-shirts for California retailer American Apparel.

La Mama presents an artistic, engaging and entertaining show befitting the East Village, about the Warhol protege.