A Mother's Story Of Autism

April is autism awareness month, and we hope that this story of a mother of a child with Autism will help people understand more about this disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. More children will be... Read More

I am a professional actor, and I love Les Miserables. I own multiple cast recordings, I can sing the entire show word-for-word, and Eponine is a bucket-list role for me. So, bros, I am truly the best person to guide you through the crazy hype that is Les Mis. Most of you are probably reading this because your girlfriend has informed you that you must take her to see this movie "the day after Christmas!" Don't do it. You will be bored. And this is coming from a super fan. I was so stoked for this movie! It's an epic story about a criminal whose heart is changed. He becomes a mayor, adopts a daughter, and... Read More

According to a new study by New Zealand researchers, men with beards are viewed as more dignified and more successful by their male colleagues, and also less attractive to females; and in some random part of the study, also statistically more likely to rob a liquor store. Now, I realize at Bro Council, I'm in the minority of staff members who can't grow facial hair; and I'm probably also in the minority of staff members who also don't fall victim to Folliculaphillia (Folliculaphilia: noun; a condition in which a woman can only find men with facial hair attractive. Made famous by the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother." Yes, Ray and Pat, I... Read More

(Editor's Note: In our continuing series "From A Girl's Perspective" we bring you an article from Valerie that talks about "the perfect man". She's a little sarcastic....enjoy.) British clothing retailer Austin Reed recently conducted a poll of 2,000 women inquiring about the characteristics of “The Perfect Man.” Below is the list of the results along with my take on the traits. 6 feet tall - Exactly 6 feet tall?  And why do the British use feet for height but grams for weight? Pick a side United Kingdom! Pick a side. Toned and athletic - It will be difficult for him to find time to get to the gym as he is working to... Read More

This past weekend, my boyfriend and I were on a hike through rural PA when we happened upon the Latrobe Air Show just outside of Pittsburgh. If you've never had the urge to drive to the middle of nowhere for an air show before, it's when the Blue Angels do really awesome tricks, fly super-low and everyone secretly prays that their cool "oh hey, pretend I'm crashing!" moves are fake and not an actual plane crash. For some reason my boyfriend took forever to warm up to the idea of watching an air show, so here's three reasons why planes and the Blue Angels are awesome: 1. They're Loud: Really loud. For as awesome as the Blue Angels are,... Read More

This past weekend I was in Chicago, and while waiting in line for the bathroom at a local dive in Lakeview, I made friends with the girl in front of me. We chatted for awhile, and she said "sorry, I have to get back up front, this guy who bought me a drink is super cute and a PGA golfer." It took a minute to process, but I put on a fake smile and responded with a "No way! I love golf! Can I meet him too?" We walked over to the bar, and this "gentleman" was wearing a backwards Callaway hat and polo shirt with the collar popped, clearly trying to send the image of "Pro Golfer" to all the ladies at the bar. I approached... Read More