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Our Peculiar Institution: Why Urban Dog Ownership is a Twisted Practice
When I come home from whatever it is I do during the day, my roommate’s clumsy and rambunctious mutt, Yoda, faithfully greets me with an ear-shattering bark and two front paws jammed directly into my crotch. Living with a stinking and psychotically energetic dog, in a small apartment, is not
10 Foods That Will Give You More Energy
Ashley Lauren is the founder of Kinda Kind with Ashley Lauren, a brand focused on making kindness badass – follow along at her Facebook page. Let’s face it, it’s super hard to raise hell when you’re sleepy. I used to think it was only cranky, old people who said things like “energy
In Defense of Litter: Why I Litter and Why You Should Shut Up About It
Some of you will instinctively reject my premise and probably me, personally, for being enough of an asshole to express it. But I must say it. In my estimation, the most ethical thing you can do when holding a piece of your personal trash is to simply relax your grip.
10 Places to Get Free Food During Happy Hour in NYC
When I die, if there’s such thing as heaven, it’s gonna be appetizer hour all day long. I love getting to eat tons of little bites, that way I don’t have to just settle on one thing. Free food at happy hour is the closest thing we can get to
5 Disney Characters That Could Survive as Broke-Ass New Yorkers
Last night, as I finished Facebook stalking kids from middle school, I realized how many Disney Characters were financially challenged. And I couldn’t help but wonder if they could survive in a city like New York? Let’s find out! Timon And Pumbaa (And Simba by Default) Movie: The Lion
Why I Was Ashamed of Listening to Britney Spears
I listen to Britney Spears. I love her. I want to marry her. I want to have her kids. Yes, as a man, I understand that it’s physically impossible to give birth. However, for Britney, I will defy the male anatomy’s limitations in order to give birth to the little
Sex and Dating: Should You Google Your Date?
KQED had a recent segment on Googling your dates that got my brain wheels turning. Does knowing more from the start help you find the right person or does it keep you from meeting someone great? The question posed was – Should we stop Googling our dates? Yes. No. Outlook
A Guide to Fighting Street Harassment: How Bystanders Can Best Intervene on Behalf of Women Being Harassed
Enough is Enough street rally, image courtesy EnoughIsFuckingEnough.com Street harassment in the Bay Area has gotten so bad that women are putting duct tape on their mouths, removing their clothes in public and holding silent protests with signs recounting the ugly and awful remarks male aggressors make to them on