Last week, President Obama chose not to enact an executive order that would have prohibited discrimination against the GLBT employees of federal contractors. Obama’s recent refusal is indicative of a much larger problem: the president and the government’s apparent apathy … Continue reading
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Oh, Lawd, have mercy: here’s Kanye’s new single.
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Last week Kanye West released a new track, “Mercy,” from his new album “G.O.O.D. Music,” which is due to come out later this spring. The rap also features the vocals of Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz. “Mercy” refers … Continue reading
Fauxhemian Fashion Report 2012
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I was on the frontline of cool this weekend at Middle of the Map Fest in Kansas City; here are the hot fashion trends I observed among the young and determinedly disaffected: IN: Large floral prints that your Grandma would … Continue reading
Bed Wetters and Beer Drinkers: A Housekeeper’s Story.
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I work at a chain motel and occasionally as housekeeper. Here are a few thoughts and observations I’ve made doing this often thankless and constantly disgusting job. As far as I can tell I have cleaned up just about every … Continue reading
Mad Men Recap: Memento Mori
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One of the many things that Mad Men does well is the exploring the tension between different generations. After all, keeping up with the needs and desires of younger and younger demographics is paramount to the success of ad agency. … Continue reading
Albums to Look Out For And/Or Possibly Avoid: Spring 2012
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This week Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull is releasing the sequel to the 1972 concept album Thick as a Brick. The sequel is called Thick as a Brick 2. Note: this is a solo album and not a full Jethro … Continue reading
The Secrets Lesbians Don’t Want Straight People to Know
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Because it’s time to air our dirty laundry. We think it’s funny you think scissoring is a thing. One of the most commonly depicted lesbian sex acts is scissoring, which requires two women to position themselves so that their vulvas … Continue reading
Mad Men Recap: Megan the Actress and Other Discoveries.
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Mad Men kicked off its fifth season last night after a 17-month hiatus and it proved to be well worth the wait. When we last saw Don Draper had just hastily proposed to his pretty secretary Megan, a move that … Continue reading
