Westfield High, a school in Fairfax County, Virginia, recently enacted a shocking set of rules for students in AP history classes.
Archives for 2010
A Response to ‘Drug Addicts Are Paid Not to Breed’
Tuesday’s post on Project Prevention’s offer to pay drug addicts to get sterilized generated a little bit of controversy. It was one of our most viewed—and divisive—posts ever.
What’s in a Man’s Name?
It’s hard to see a guy named Max Fightmaster becoming a florist. He has to be a fighter pilot, doesn’t he? Or Colt McCoy? It’s the name of an NFL quarterback—or a cowboy. But what about guys with feminine names?
An Update from the Dating Road
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Kevin Richberg, a 32-year-old gay man who was preparing to embark on a cross-country dating voyage in search of his soul mate. We caught up with Kevin recently and asked for an update. The boy has been busy!
Google Knows Where God Is
Google just found God in Switzerland. Kinda.
Remote Control with Built-In Bottle Opener: Insulting or Indispensable?
We’re curious to see how men respond to this. In the MyClicker universe, are guys just indolent, beer-guzzling Homer Simpsons?
Another Middle-Aged Guy Goes Gaga
Mark Ellis innocently sits down to watch some TV with his teenage daughter and he ends up digging the latest pop sensation.
Man of the Day: Luke Geissbühler
In a move that pretty much blows every other dad out of the water, cinematographer Luke Geissbühler and his 7-year-old son, Max, sent an iPhone and a video camera to the edge of our atmosphere, capturing some absolutely stunning footage.
Miss a Parent-Teacher Conference and Go to Jail
Have you ever missed a parent-teacher conference? Well, a prosecutor in Detroit wants you to go to jail…sort of.
Another Reason to Loathe the Big Banks
Looking for another reason to hate Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and the rest of the big banks? Need any more evidence that these institutions are entitled-asshole farms?
Ones and Zeroes: My Corporate-Sponsored Falsified Memories
How did this happen? Had I unknowingly signed a contract, shaken hands with some suit with a twirly villain’s mustache? Or had Pabst covertly jammed its fingers into my digital life?
You Too Could Be a ‘Girl Toy’
Nothing sells jackets like the prospect of having hordes of hot girls chase you down to use you for sex.
Fox 25 News Chats with GMPM About Good Politicians
As our political landscape grows ever more polarized—and ordinary Americans feel increasingly alienated from the political process—the conventional wisdom seems to be that when it comes to elected officials, a good man is hard to find.
Study of the Day: Nice Guys Finish First
There is hope. What we’re doing here might not be completely pointless.
Yes Men Prank Chevron Oil
The Yes Men led many to believe Chevron had followed Dominoes, shamelessly admitting its past sloppiness. Some publications, including Fast Company Magazine, mistook the prank for the official campaign.
Boobs & breast cancer
Boobs are God’s gift to mankind. God bless the boob! J.R. Reed Disclaimer: You may find this a bit crass and, well, man-ish. I may use a slang word here or there that may or may not be your first choice if discussing this particular subject. Or your second choice. Or your third. I make…