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A Burlesque Tribute – Rolling Stones (NSFW)

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 17, 2014

In honor of Mick Jagger’s recent birthday, The Dragonfly in Hollywood held “A Burlesque Tribute to the Rolling Stones.” The performances ranged from sultry sexy classic burlesque with furs and feathers to avant-garde to the downright bizarre (which included a giant teddy bear dancing on stage). Check out the slideshow below. Warning NSFW.

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It Came from 2000: The Palm VIIx

by Jay Hood August 15, 2014

Tap. Tap. Tappity tappity tap. Tap TAP TAP TAP! That, my friends, is the sound of productivity. That is the sound of a captain of industry hard at work. That is the sound of a mover. The sound of a shaker. The sound of a man doing BIG things. Checking his calendar. Checking his notebook. […]

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Local Possum Arrested After Outrageous Ruse

by L.D. Stringer August 14, 2014

Xavier P. Possum finds himself in the Los Angeles County Jail tonight charged with multiple counts of fraud, essentially facing life in prison since the average lifespan of a possum is only 6 to 7 years.

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In Memoriam: My Last Magazine Subscription

by Jay Hood August 13, 2014

It ended with a one-two punch. A weak jab followed by the knockout blow. Both thrown in quick succession. And when it was over, I no longer had a print magazine subscription in my name.

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Fiction: Afterlife (Chapter 22)

by Mike Monroe August 11, 2014

If you’ve never read Afterlife before, click here to go to the first chapter. Art by John Blaszczyk Afterlife is a sci fi/western action serial published every other week. Join us in a post-apocalyptic journey through a future where life has become little more than a struggle for survival. However, where there’s life, there’s always […]

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Scenes From Central Park

by Tony Shea August 11, 2014

The weather was perfect over the weekend in New York City – low humidity, virtually cloudless, with temperatures in the low 80’s – sending droves of folks into Central Park for some fun in the sun. These photos were taken on Saturday, August 10, 2014.

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The 5 Best Talking Songs

by Tony Shea August 9, 2014

Some singers have high-pitched squeals for voices; some singers have guttural rasps; some singers are stentorian; some singers lilt; and some singers…well… sort of talk their way through the songs. Unlike rap and hip hop, talk singers don’t flow so much as recite, usually in a monotone voice that seeks to serve the story at […]

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A Water Ballet Tribute to the War of 1812 – Only in Baltimore

by Jay Hood August 7, 2014

In 1812 the British and American armies met for a second time in less than fifty years. While the colonies won their independence in the first war, all was not well. The War of 1812 could be considered the coda to the American Revolution. The American Revolution 2: Unresolved Issues. Fought over a two and […]

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It Came from 1997: The Crosspad

by Jay Hood August 5, 2014

Behold, a wonder of technology. Bask in the glory that is the Crosspad. Imagine the amount of time you’ll save using this incredible gadget. Start planning your free time now because the Crosspad will take all of your handwritten notes and convert them into an electronic format while you sit back with a cold Zima.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT – Review

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 5, 2014

I know what you’re thinking. Yet another TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES reboot? How desperate is Nickelodeon to make this property the cash cow they want it to be? How many more lame incarnations of this franchise can there be before they finally put it to bed? Well ladies and gentlemen, trust me, I had very […]

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Scenes from a Park Bench NYC

by Tony Shea August 4, 2014

These photos were taken while sitting on a bench in Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, in lower Manhattan, NYC, looking west over the Hudson River towards Jersey City, on Saturday, August 2 between the times of 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm.

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I (HEART) Molly Ringwald

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 1, 2014

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage… Molly Ringwald!” And with that, I and the entire audience witnessed an American icon and film legend we grew up watching, who played characters that reflected our own personal experiences, that is near and dear to our hearts, take the stage to try a new professional venture. […]

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Let’s Go to the Bronx Zoo – Shall We?

by Tony Shea July 30, 2014

The weather has been wonderful lately in jolly ole’ New York, perfect for continuing my exploration of the city’s innumerable landmarks. I am nothing if not a tourist at heart. A couple of weeks ago I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. This week, I’m off to the Bronx Zoo. At 265 acres, and with more than 4,000 […]

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