To recap, it all started with a tweet. On Thursday, May 12th, the Reel Grrls Twitter account posted a message highlighting the fact that Federal Communications Commissioner Meredith Baker had accepted a job with Comcast just months after voting to approve a merger between the monolithic telecomm provider and NBC Universal. Throughout the merger review, Baker had been a fierce advocate for Comcast, arguing for less regulation concerning internet access and content sharing. more ›

LIKE MOVIES FOR CHOCOLATE: Tonight is movie night at Theo Chocolate on Phinney, and--you'll never guess, we'll just tell you--they're showing Like Water for Chocolate. (Rotten Tomatoes says it's 89 percent fresh!) But it sounds a little different than a night at the megaplex: "We will be serving up hot chocolate, popcorn and other special surprises. Be sure to bring your own camping chair, or cushion to sit on, and snuggle up in front of the fire." Reservations are required: call 206-632-5100 to book your spot. more ›