Gold goes through the roof

If you're like me, then you're a gold owner. And baby, times have been tough. Since the late 80's I've been in the dumps. Inflation inflates, gold stays stagnant. The economy clims, gold is on the level. The razor scooter is invented, gold just stays the same. Until now. Post 9/11 hysteria has been great for lo-fi financial instruments. And there's no commodty with lower fidelity than a hunk of atoms denser than steel but pretty as sunshine. Get in touch with me if you're looking for a medium risk/low yield investment.

Why TV is better than books

Obviously, I was raised to believe that TV is bad, that it will rot the brain of a young and tender boy if watched just enough, and that it represents the lowest common denominator of human culture. It was only later in life, after I had emerged from my cocoon a newly blossomed and beautiful moth, that I discovered the true virtues of television and its all-knowing and loving glow. If you don't believe me, check out what's in store for next year's network lineup. I mean, that's ridiculous. It's so ridiculous that it could only be great art, and EVERYONE'S gonna see it. Who the hell doesn't watch TV? Maybe pedophiles and some college professors. I look forward to water cooler chit chat au sujet de the latest episode of "Resistance" starring Jeremy Pivin as Colonel Ramrod, the office clerk turned post-apocalyptic general and all-powerful leader of the democratic Blue States in their final battle with the rogue republican Red States. It should be some good and well needed social commentary. Remember, this country could and very well still may fall apart at any minute. Luckily, as long as there is McDonalds, that can't happen.

Looks kind of like Deke

Just bare with me, the resemblance is uncanny

God bless America

Mike L. just sent me this beautiful display of American holiday cheer.

Turkey Shoot

Actually I don't know exactly how much it has to do with thanksgiving or even if the footage is that recent, but just look at the plumes of dust that hundreds of rounds a second pummeling a hillside will ridiculously create. And, as you can see from the video, it's family affair, so I'm all for it. Can anyone figure out exactly how the white car makes such a sharp left turn before exploding?

Join the fight to stop street harassment!

So I just got this email, probably from Anna:

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Dear Friends,

Whew.....

It's been a crazy week at Holla Back NYC. So exciting, in fact, that we've started to refer to October as "the early days" in casual conversation.

We recently locked ourselves down in the workshop (well...not literally, of course) and hammered out a new site design. Take a look, it's pretty sleek. Big thanks to Liz Turrigiano for her photo expertise!

We encourage you all to make a visit to the site and sign up for our new mailing list. We'll be sending out a Post of the Week and updates on upcoming HBNYC events. We're already planning an awesome belated launch party and we have several film screenings and panel events in the works. Believe me, you'll dig it. Here's the link again. Seriously, it only takes three clicks...

If you haven't been keeping up with the NYC blogosphere lately, you may not have heard that Holla Back has been posted on Gothamist, Salon.com, Metblogs and about a zillion other excellent sources lately. We also have an article in the works with a major national magazine and an esteemed academic journal. We're blowin' up! As you may expect, we're all VERY excited.....

So here's to ending street harrassment! Please join the fight, we'd love your help.

Holla back, NYC!

Sincerely,

The Holla Back NYC Team
hollabacknyc.com

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If you can't slap 'em,
snap 'em.

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So that's crazy. I had no idea that their whole hollabacknyc thing was going to end up getting so popular. Its remarkable that they're really doing it and getting recognized by the blogging world. Those Gallatin folks really do try hard and boy they deserve this, especially considering how risky it is to graduate with such a useless diploma. I encourage all my fans to check out this site and put up postings, share your experiences and thoughts. Sure, give the trend patrol something to write about, but most of all, as Guy D. said, expose yourself to the perpexed eyes of the mainstream. Still, I'm wondering if fighting the fight against street harassement is something I can really get into. Sure, I don't appreciate it when black people look at me like I'm an asshole and when groups of latino high school kids intentionally push the smallest kid right into me, or when the "penny for the homeless" guy is fucking moaning his monotonous bullshit all day fucking long. Jesus christ man, think of some new material! A penny a day will not feed the damn homeless. You need dollars, lots of dollars from lots of people. Anyway, I'm hoping I'll be able to wrap my head around this whole street harassment thing and the hip new counter-culture that will accompany it. Sometimes its hard to keep up when life is moving so fast. Until next time-

Thesman D.

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