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Archives for April 2011
Ten things I've learned from voting
Voting is an inherently altruistic act, because while your actual vote generally makes absolutely no difference (at least within a large population), the principle of an individual act of voting, writ large, determines the government. So, voting is like Kant’s categorical imperative…would society fall apart if everybody voted? No. What if everybody did not vote?…
You Can’t Be Gay in the NBA
There definitely are gay players playing in the NBA right now. They just can’t come out.
Kids, Go the F**k to Sleep
A.J. Jacobs called it “the most honest children’s book ever written.”
Your Dad Was Cool Before You Knew What Cool Was
“So, hipsters, next time you’re rocking a tank, poppin’ some molly, and headed out for the night, remember this.”
An Ode to Dr. Z
Paul Zimmerman hasn’t written a word since he suffered multiple strokes. He’s still the best football writer of all time.
How Should I Kill This Mouse?
It’s stuck to a sticky trap, thrashing around under my sink. Crowbar?
The 10 at 10
Vancouver wins, Carl Lewis can’t run for Senate, and the President is American.
Meet the Most Influential Man in Sports
José Mourinho might be the best coach in the world—in any sport. Uh, who exactly is he again?
Chevy’s is finger lickin good
Swear to God. True fuckin’ story. Monday night I was in Baltimore with Drama Queen. We were chillin’ with The Muse when she offered to take us to dinner. I’ve been craving good Mexican food, but we couldn’t find any so we opted for Chevy’s. Chevy’s is mediocre Mexican food. Mediocre food is better…
Required Viewing: Canucks–Blackhawks
Sports fan or not, you need to watch tonight’s decisive game seven.
Helping Ex-Convicts Reintegrate
Good Men Project contributor Juilo Medina knows how hard it is for an ex-convict to get work. He was one.
Guestpost #51: JP Davidson – Ten things I’ve learned from being a moderately successful podcaster
For over a year, JP Davidson has been creating I Like You (http://ilikeyoupodcast.com), a weekly podcast about love, like, dating, and the opposites of those things with his partner Elah Feder in Toronto. Bringing together true stories full of depth, humour, and heart, JP and Elah don’t just study love – they snuggle it into…
The 10 at 10
Typewriters are still alive, the NFL lockout could be over, and Tetris.
More Pickup Advice for Shy Guys
Following Clarisse Thorn and Amanda Marcotte, Rachel Rabbit White offers more pickup advice for guys.
Should You Play Down to Your Partner’s Level?
After a conversation with his barber, Patrick Smith wonders whether or not a man should play light—or even left-handed—in a tennis match against his wife.