Nobody likes their landlord. I’m a landlord and it causes self-loathing. Usually, though, this dislike stems from annoying rules, slow response times, or some other relatively minor thing. Not these landlords. The NYC Public Advocate put together a Google map mashup of the worst offending landlords in the five boroughs. Each has received different classes [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘culture’
July 22, 2010
Driving While Black and Jewish
Last Friday, some friends and I planned dinner at Sea, a great Thai place in the meatpacking district. It’s across the street from the Standard Hotel, noted for its exhibitionism and exclusive club. After dinner, we walked to my car, which was parked on the street nearby. Jared and Z-Man got in the back, and [...]
April 6, 2010
The greatest tournament ever?
Forget March Madness. Ignore the World Series. Every so often, a tournament comes along that completely encapsulates the human condition and captivates the world. Enter – the Name of the Year bracket. From the website: “Name of the Year was founded in 1983 on an Ivy League campus. Its mission has remained unchanged: to discover, [...]
February 24, 2010
Why the internet will fail (from 1995)
UPDATE: Welcome BoingBoing readers! Just came across this article from Newsweek in 1995. It lists all the reasons the internet will fail. My two favorite parts: The truth in no online database will replace your daily newspaper, no CD-ROM can take the place of a competent teacher and no computer network will change the way [...]
January 15, 2010
Pee silently, young grasshopper
As a guy, I have never worried too much about bathroom noises. In fact, I support them. Women, however, are another story. Before using the bathroom, my girlfriend often turns on the sink and shower while blasting Pavarotti. The only way to block out more noise would be to form a black hole somewhere near [...]
January 14, 2010
Helping Haiti
UPDATED WITH MORE RELIEF INFORMATION The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused untold destruction, magnified by the poor conditions that surround much of Port-au-Prince. Casualty estimates have ranged from 40,000 to as high as 500,000. The NY Times highlighted a huge surge in cell phone giving – $2 million has been raised via text message [...]
January 13, 2010
The g-spot is a myth!
As you may have heard, recent research from King’s College in London has suggested that the G-spot is a myth. According to the report: The study suggests that there is no genetic basis for the G-spot and that environmental or psychological factors may contribute to whether a woman believes that she has a G-spot. The [...]
October 22, 2009
The great Jewish/Catholic divide: toasters vs. toaster ovens
In April of 2008, my cousins and I held what is now known as “Pop weekend,” where we took our grandfather and his then-girlfriend to Atlantic City for his birthday. That weekend will probably best be remembered for Pop losing his wallet and the 15-person, 3-hour manhunt that ensued which involved the police, casino security, [...]
October 21, 2009
A giant plastic blob is killing the Pacific Ocean
There is a giant amorphous blob floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (note: not pictured here). The blob is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – basically, the ocean currents and our crap have combined to center lots of garbage in one spot (and it keeps growing). Aside from ruining the environment [...]
October 14, 2009
The ultimate safety guide for men
This speaks for itself – vitally good advice for anyone in a relationship. I’m sure there are more – feel free to add them in the comments. Thanks to Brett (via The Inquisitr via The Duty).
