Pop Quiz. Jillian Michaels is: (A) A trainer from a show I’ve never watched, nor do I ever care to. (B) Someone I don’t care to hear or see every morning, albeit virtually (C) Someone who, when all is said and done, has made me slightly less weak (D) All

A friend and I were recently having a discussion on which seasons are better to have a significant other.  He argues that Summer = the worst, and Winter = the best.  I, on the other hand, think it can be the worst all year round, if you really think about

If you’re like me, you like to drink massive amounts of beer, have an unhealthy and inexplicable fetish for bearded and be-plaid-ed men, and are thus known to frequent various pub-type establishments.  Ok, well, maybe not the middle thing.  But, the point is: what to do if you’re hungry and

  Ah, the old Facebook relationship status feature: at once a a source of drama, a pathetic attention-seeking strategy, and hotbed of facts you never wanted to know about your boss, highschool classmate you haven’t talked to in ten years, or “frenemy” you don’t have the balls to de-friend. What

The boyzzz from Soul Imperial– DJ Ballantino and DJ Elegante– are back; this time at K&M.  Word on the street is that Ballantino has been particularly inspired by the smooth sounds of Steely Dan this week, as “The Dan” (as they’re known in inside circles) just played the Beacon.  Where

You know those annoying Living Social “Pick Five” type-quizzes from facebook that always superfluously appear on your newsfeed?  Well, it’s about to get even more thrilling, because this time, I get to elaborate!  CAN YOU IMAGINE?!  Well, to be fair, I’m also sort of ripping off The A.V. Club’s Nathan

This weekend will be JAM-FUDGE-PACKED with FUN, FUN, FUN…at a fairly inexpensive price.  Here’s why: This Friday, July 25th, at Williamsburg’s Legion Bar, Soul Imperial DJs, Elegante and Ballantino will be spinning all your favorite rap, reggae, r&b and more.  There is never a cover charge, and what’s more, at

The arrival of the Jelly NYC Pool Parties can only mean one thing: it’s. fucking. summer!  Contrary to popular belief, I’ve found that I’ve had way, way more fun, and been more happy about my life overall during the summers I’ve not been in relationships.  The following exchange took place