Friends, lovers, and those bored at work: Allow me to coerce you all to attend the inaugural Pull-Out Methodparty at Club Midway (25 Ave B & 3rd St) this Friday. Two awesome bands, one DJ, and no asymmetical haircuts! It’s free, plus we’re hooking youup with 2-for-1 well drinks and beer from 11:30-12:30. This an […]
The Aftermath of the Candidate’s Debate
As David Koenigsberg left the candidates’ debate on November 30, he turned to his trial lawyer running mates on the Democratic ticket and remarked, “We have done everything that we can; now it is in the hands of voters”. In all recent elections, the outcome had been predictable. The Dobbs Ferry Party (“DFP”), a […]
An Introduction to the Fashion of Portland, Oregon
In a town where it rains more than half the year, there’s plenty of time to stay indoors and dream. Perhaps that’s why Portland has such a hot fashion scene these days, or maybe it’s just that the rest of the world is starting to notice what’s always been here. As featured in the Portland […]
ErdoÄŸan speaks out
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, drawing from previous communication between Ankara and the UN, answered questions from the international press on a visit to New York. One journalist asked, “You are promising to give rights to Cypriot Turks. Are you ready to give the same rights to Kurds?” ErdoÄŸan responded, “The Kurds don’t have […]
Body polemics ala Turka
Singer and producer Bülent Ersoy, a male-to-female transsexual and a national icon, was harassed by Mustafa TopaloÄŸlu, a singer who often appears on weekend programes airing on religious-leaning channels. While at an anniversary party for the Association of Customs employees on Friday, December 8, TopaloÄŸlu claimed to the press that “Miss Bülent” was not showing […]
Simply having a wonderful… New Year’s time?
A gander down the high streets through this European city in December has all the festive spirit of an American suburban shopping mall. The light posts are covered in garland and holly. Santa Claus in his rotund, velveteen splendor makes his usual appearance in storefront windows. Pine trees bedecked with shimmering bulbs and twinkling lights […]