In his daughter’s 22 months on Earth, he’s been labeled “uncle,” “babysitter,” “guardian,” “cousin,” but never father.
Archives for May 2011
Magic Johnson Reflects on 20 Years With HIV
Even after two decades of living with HIV, the ex–NBA star continues the charge to raise awareness, change perceptions, and find a cure.
Games: Chun Li vs. Nina? One day …
Ready to go capoeira against shotokan? You’ll be waiting a little while longer …
‘Planking’ Fad Could Lead to More Deaths
People find all manner of creative places to “plank.” But planking photos are often rated according to the perceived level of risk.
Charles Barkley on Gays in the NBA
“I’d rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can’t play.”
Revitalizing Androgyny
The controversy over the latest cover of Dossier shines a new light on Americans’ discomfort with androgyny.
‘The Hendricks Syndrome’: Fall TV Returns to the ’60s, When Gender Roles Were Less Messy
The producers of “Pan Am” and “The Playboy Club” risk paying tribute to these specific, unequal gender roles in a way that may contest our country’s recent strides toward equality.
Movies: Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves [@avadva]
Multi-hyphenate Ava DuVernay takes no prisoners when it comes to her independent streak, making a way out of “no way.”
Good Morning Links
Today is Tuesday, May 17, and the “Terminator” line, “Your clothes, give them to me,” keeps playing in our head for some reason. Here are some other links of note today.
The NBA Playoffs: Almost There
In case you slept through the first two rounds of the playoffs, we’ll bring you up to speed.
May: Month of the Moustache?
After Movember and Manuary, does anyone really have the endurance for a mustachioed marathon in May?
Games: Civilizing Facebook
Sid Meier’s bringing his uber-addictive style of gaming to another addictive locale: Mark Zuckerberg’s domain.
Beat the High Cost of College
Happy Thursday, Every Thursday
A glorious routine had been established in our lives. Word spread. The legend of Winnie was born amongst our family and friends, many of whom she’d never met.
News: Technophilia for May 15th, 2011
Check out a summary of the technology news from the beleaguered May 15th broadcast of It’s Komplicated.
News: Word on The Tweets from May 15th, 2011
A quick text summary of the news from the disatrous It’s Komplicated broadcast from May 15th, 2011