I’ve heard some folks say that art is dead, kind of like rock and roll and the flip phone. But it isn’t, citizens of the Internet! It could be that no one will ever paint another Birth of Venus, or chisel a David, but that […]
As far as it goes these days with digital cameras, one-upmanship is a bit of a sticky wicket. Speed no longer kills; it’s de riguer. The fact is that autofocus speeds have finally usurped and trounced megapixel-counts. This is a good thing. In the days […]
Nest is a company you’ve probably read about a lot without ever sampling what heretofore have always been their high-priced, but brilliantly designed products. Just two short years ago, CEO Tony Fadell, an ex-Apple whizz-kid and lead inventor of the iPod, raised a reported US$55m, […]
I have to say, the first time I saw this fantastic little bit of gear I thought it was a put-on. About the size of an old-fashioned zippo lighter, this miniature smoke alarm gives you about the best life saving bang for your buck at […]
Although I was the asshole in this particular prank, it still stands as a monumental achievement in messing with one’s friends, and I highly recommend trying it out on someone you know. I can’t say they’ll react well, but the moment of realization of the […]
Having checked out the South, Jon E. Bagg now casts his wise eye over the lineup of the NFL NFC West. Just who dominates in this division is anybody’s guess. Pete Carroll’s superbly coached Seattle Seahawks are probably the best-balanced single team playing the game […]
Following on from the NFL NFC North lineup, Jon E. Bagg now checks out what’s going down in the South. Don’t believe all the simplistic exaggeration about the inherent superiority of the Atlanta Falcons. As long as the New Orleans Saints have Sean Payton as […]
Having checked out the NFL NFC East lineup, Jon E. Bagg examines the NFL NFC North. Jay Cutler, owner of the most stupendous arm in NFL history, is going into his first contract year with the Bears. With a brand new coach in Mark Trestman, […]
Having checked out the NFL AFC, Jon E. Bagg takes a look at the NFL NFC line-up, starting with the East. The East is the NFL’s red meat division. New coach Chip Kelly has big shoes to fill now that Andy Reid finally bit the […]
We’ve all had those moments, citizens of our Mother Internet, when we wanted to rage quit a game (or some online thing). For those of you who’ve never heard about rage quitting, it’s being real angry and leaving a chat room or game or something, […]
As a dude in my mid-twenties, I’ve encountered a fair number of females who most folksmen my age would consider crazy-pants. I’ve heard a flock of “Dude that chick be nuts” from fellow dudes and lady bros alike. However, I’ve never learned, and will refuse […]
The more you think about it, the more you have to blame science fiction for our current problem of technological social friction. Nowadays, people spend all their social time glued to their phones (I’m talking to you, person reading this on their iPhone or Android […]
Growing up, I was lucky enough not to have to deal with being the only Jewish kid in the neighborhood. In fact, my world was predominantly filled with Jewish families and friends, so come Christmas, I didn’t have to explain to my whole school why […]
Dalton Ghetti is an artist who resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut. His work is unique to say the least. Ghetti carves super realistic sculpture in the graphite on the tips of pencils. Many of his pieces have moving parts; chains and hinges carefully carved from common, […]
There are many more babies born in June, July and August in America than in any other months. This means that most pregnancies occur in September, October and November. If you’re not trying to make a baby right now, be extra careful, and if you […]
It seems like it’s gotten harder and harder to meet people. Making new friends and finding romantic partners has largely become another online marketplace and real world encounters have become more suspect by default. With all the meet ups and the match ups (which have […]
Technology has systematically made talent as a prerequisite virtually obsolete, musicianship unnecessary and turned intellectual property into public domain. From local bar gigs to weddings to private parties, quality of music has been replaced by inexpensive, mediocre performances and karaoke or DJ fillers. Pop radio […]
Okay, first things first, a clear declaration of opinion and perhaps even bias: I believe in global warming. Let me sharpen that for you. I believe that the recorded changes in the world’s climate are due in significant part to humankind’s activities. And let’s be […]
It’s a true fact that in this day and age people set themselves incredibly difficult standards in terms of sex and romance. People want to find the one (or several, for all you poly-folk out there), and are willing to go to almost cataclysmic lengths […]
Not being a current resident of the United States, I’ve forgotten how weird the marijuana laws are. Currently, two states have legalized weed for recreational use, while a big handful more have made medicinal use at least permissible (the federal government can always choose to […]
