Forget “going to Jared” or those ugly Pandora bracelets. If you want jewelry that’s truly unique, head to a little gem hidden between the Stamford garbage dump and the crater where Subway used to be: Agabhumi. Billing themselves as “The Best of Bali,” this shop’s collection of sterling silver and semi-precious stones lives up… Continue reading Bali’s Best, Next Door to the Tile Shop
Payday Downloads: Fear the Masses and Skeletonwitch
Doug from Fear the Masses is a family friend – his wife and my brother went to prayer group together when they were teenagers. So when my bro asked me what I thought of their music, I said, “I dunno, I think they’re rap metal or something.” But then I realized I had never given… Continue reading Payday Downloads: Fear the Masses and Skeletonwitch
They Terk Err Jerbs! Messed Up Things I Read on the Internet This Week
The NFL is a non-profit organization. You’re fucking kidding me, right?! There is nothing more “for-profit” than pro sports. And this info isn’t just something I read in a Facebook meme – according to Forbes Magazine, the NFL rakes in 9.5 billion a year, but is given tax-exempt status according to some outdated 1960s… Continue reading They Terk Err Jerbs! Messed Up Things I Read on the Internet This Week
Super Bowl Munchies
The meme makers beat me to the punch, but I knew right away. The two states that are stepping in the right direction regarding marijuana reform are also going to the Super Bowl, and that’s going to make for some tasty treats, massive munchies and weed jokes. But, being the Facebook junkie that I am,… Continue reading Super Bowl Munchies
The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have
Super Bowl Sunday is coming (and as an Eagles fan, I will have to take solace in the fact that they won the NFC Championship and say “next year, I’ll have someone to really cheer for) but the most awesome thing you can eat on Super Bowl Sunday is chicken wings. I throw in some… Continue reading The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have
Super Bowl Snacks, Part VIII: Alcohol and Frozen Food Pairings From Across the Globe
No other American sporting event brings people together like the Super Bowl. Whether it’s to cheer for a favorite team, root against a hated player (Kapaernick!), or just to eat food and watch the commercials, we gather collectively and tune in. In the spirit of unity, Alternative Control has prepared a multicultural Super Bowl… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part VIII: Alcohol and Frozen Food Pairings From Across the Globe
Why Dream Theater is the Best Band in the World (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Coda)
By Peter Progger Ok, so it’s pretty obvious that Dream Theater is the best band of like, the last two millenniums. They’ve been the most talented group since ancient India, that’s pretty clear. Like, if you brought a Dream Theater CD back in time with you to Mozart, Mozart would listen to it and be… Continue reading Why Dream Theater is the Best Band in the World (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Coda)