May 23, 2013

Ancient Economics: The Great Wife of Lot Debate

This is a repost from a few years ago. It's a transcript of an email conversation between some of my friends and I and, dammit, I'm posting it again because it's still one of the funniest things I've ever read. This is what happens when young professionals educated at a Christian university who have a penchant for bullshit try to look busy in their entry level jobs. Scotty: Do you think Lot's wife was worth more as a human or as a condiment? Keep in mind the huge popularity of the slave … [Read more...]

Nicole Sparks Tops The Week In Re-Boob

There’s a whole lotta boob on the internet, and you probably missed a pair or two. We’re offering you the chance to check out all the great photos released on the interweb before a whole new onslaught hits you next week. It’s hard work, but we think you’re up for it. Just take it one click at a time. This week, we feature Nicole Sparks, Brooklyn Decker, the hottest rack in cheerleading, Jordan Carver,#FriskyFriday, and much more. Check out the full hotness after the jump! COED Magazine … [Read more...]

The Dance Beat: Remix from Rehovot

The Jerusalem Post profiles Israeli DJ/producer Yinon Yahel, best known in these parts for remixing Deborah Cox's "Beautiful UR." For Yahel, who still lives in Israel but travels constantly, it’s important to reach out to people who are traditionally enemies of the country and find common ground. And that hallowed land, for him, is music. “I get Palestinians and Lebanese attending my shows and coming up to me to talk. In a club, we’re all just people.” Read the whole thing … [Read more...]

3 Surefire Ways To Combat Rising Gas Prices

I have heard the rumblings of many of you in Readerland about the recent spike in gasoline prices. In fact it's all I seem to hear about lately. But at least it keeps you from rumbling about the infrequency of my columns and articles. Nonetheless, I have decided to try to help you get through this crisis by generously providing: 3 Ways to Combat Rising Gas Prices! 1. Don't Drive Your Car This is, of course, the most obvious solution. If you never take the old Plymouth out the … [Read more...]

Egypt on the Brink of Revolution

Hamilton Nolan — Things are moving quickly in Egypt today. Street protests have consumed Cairo and other major cities, and the army's been called out to quell them. A quick roundup of the latest news, below. President Hosni Mubarak, the target of ferocious protests all day today, has reportedly sent the army into the streets to back up police battling protesters, and imposed a curfew. Despite this, news accounts say pro-democracy protests are growing, as protesters lose their fear of … [Read more...]