Category Archives: culture

Another day, another run in with the police

This summer, my friends and I were subject to absurd racial profiling in the meatpacking district, which led to guns being pulled on us – which I chronicled here. To be fair, while guns were pulled on all of us, … Continue reading

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Turning your phone off as a sign of love

In a relatively short time frame, cell phones went from neat gadgets to must-have communication devices to indispensable parts of the human anatomy. One rarely goes out to dinner or drinks now without at least one person setting their Blackberry … Continue reading

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22 fictional characters whose names you don’t know

Over at MentalFloss, they have put together one of the more important lists I’ve come across – the real names of many fictional characters. The list includes a variety of famous characters – Barbie, Wizard of Oz, and more. Here … Continue reading

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King of all crappy landlord lists

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 … Continue reading

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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, … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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