Oh I’ve Got Some Funds in Nigeria for You…

Will this soon replace “oceanfront property in Arizona” or “I’ve got a bridge to sell you” in the lexicon of scam artistry? Perhaps… and the folks of Scamorama are making sure that the humor of this stays completely in tact. These oft-labeled “web vigilantes” are turning the tables on some of the [...]

Grandpa from The Munsters at Central Park Protest

I joined the organized march to protest the RNC in New York yesterday. It was a very nice August day in Manhattan, a bit hot but not so hot as to make people cranky, even the “Billionaires for Bush” gang who showed up in tuxedos and evening gowns to play-act clueless rich people chanting [...]

Def Poetry Can?

An Australian group intent on promoting poetic awareness has decided to bring their efforts into the universal reading room… the toilet. Once the domain of such masterpieces as “i heart david” and “debbie is a bitch”, the bathroom stall is becoming a bit more educated thanks to Johanna Featherstone of the Red Room [...]

I Love My Hometown…

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Shuffle with Caution

Is putting your music player on “shuffle” really random? Some iPod users say no. In a recent story from the New York Times many iPod aficionados claim the player “learns” their preferences, or seeks to sabotage their workouts, parties or even more intimate encounters. Despite the creators’ effort to [...]