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“OUR EVENING BEGAN IN PETER SICHEL’S COMFORTABLE STUDY IN HIS NEW YORK TOWNHOUSE WHERE THE CANDLELIGHT WAS JUST RIGHT THE HI-FI WAS IN THE BACKGROUND AND THE WINE WAS DELICIOUS”
Beastie Boys
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A COOL BUZZ, AND I’M FINE.”
Jeff Spicoli
Why Phil Kessel Is Awesome (And Why You Should Think So Too)
Phil Kessel beat cancer during his rookie season and went on to become a five time thirty goal scorer and two time Stanley Cup Champion on his own terms. In spite of being one of the most prolific goal scorers of his generation, Phil has been oft maligned, bullied, and minimized by the press, the fans, the NHL, and even his peers.
Fear And Loathing In The Penthouse Poker Game
I finally got the call. A friend of mine, who runs several legitimate businesses, but tends to spend his off time in the shadows had told me about a private, big baller home game held weekly in the penthouse suite of a Los Angeles area, deluxe, high-rise apartment.
How to Pretend to Be Doing Something With Your Life
Life is hard. There are a million choices we could make in our lives that will impact us in ways we can never even imagine.
Why Are We Ignoring a Blatant Cry For Help?
We want to believe that we are morally “good”, but when the shit actually hits the metaphorical—or literal—fan, sometimes we fail.
Netflix Castlevania Season 2 Review: Pulls You in By The Neck and Doesn't Let Go
As soon as I heard Adi Shankar was creating an animated series based on the beloved Castlevania franchise, I was tuned in and ready to go.
Big Coats, Ain’t Nobody Got Space for That
So apparently oversized coats that make you look like you have a shrunken head, or Baymax from Big Hero 6, are in right now.
Venom, Suicide Squad, and the Rated R Risk: PG 13 Isn't Cutting It
Venom has problems. A startling criticism of a superhero movie rooted in the MCU but nonetheless an accurate one.
Why Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album
Check Your Head was named after a random occurrence wherein Ad Rock had purchased a pack of Desert Storm trading cards and brought them to the studio.
Nerding Out: Jump Force-Which Character Would Win in a Fight
/0 Comments/in Awesome, Dropping, GamingAwaiting the release of Jump Force, a fighting game one can only hope and pray will become competitive, I thought it would be fun to review the announced character list.
Elon Musk’s Next Collaboration Is a Trip
ATA has since discovered that Musk is working closely with DTK (Drink the Koolaid) Labs on a new LSD that he claims will initiate a new industrial revolution.
September 3, 2018/by Hattori HanzoJoyner Lucas is Demanding Your Attention
From his raspy voice and lighting fast raps laden with controversial remarks, Joyner Lucas demands your attention on even the most mellow of his records.
October 21, 2018/by Alexis ManessFear And Loathing In The Penthouse Poker Game
I finally got the call. A friend of mine, who runs several legitimate businesses, but tends to spend his off time in the shadows had told me about a private, big baller home game held weekly in the penthouse suite of a Los Angeles area, deluxe, high-rise apartment.
February 12, 2018/by Steve Kitagawa“There Is A God,” Claim Millions of Atheists After Hearing the News That Bono Lost His Voice
Upon the news that Bono completely lost his voice, partway through U2’s performance in Berlin Saturday, atheists around the world began to seriously question their worldview.
September 4, 2018/by Steve KitagawaMalcolm Gladwell Sued by Shaq, Wallace, Jordan and Drummond
SHAQUILLE O’NEAL, BEN WALLACE, DEANDRE JORDAN, AND ANDRE DRUMMOND filed a joint lawsuit in Federal District Court against author Malcolm Gladwell
March 2, 2018/by Hattori HanzoMaking “Reign in Blood” — Slayer’s Timeless Classic
1986 saw Slayer's masterpiece "Reign in Blood" become the standard-bearer as one of the greatest thrash albums of all time.
October 3, 2018/by Cam MaxwellMATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER
We are proud and privileged to have Matt Fader as the subject of our first Shine article. I’ve known Matt for over twenty years. He was one of the few people I remember who would give you a wave that he was in position for. “It’s yours,” he would say, and be truly stoked he gave it to you.
February 23, 2018/by Steve KitagawaHow to Pretend to Be Doing Something With Your Life
Life is hard. There are a million choices we could make in our lives that will impact us in ways we can never even imagine.
September 25, 2018/by Angela StevensHip Hop’s Woke Hoax
October 3, 2018/by Sam Woods-CorrACCEPTANCE: FREAKS AND WEIRDO’S BOUTIQUE
Come to the Freaks & Weirdos Boutique at the corner of Route 2 and Willowbrook. Acceptance is just one strange trip away
September 14, 2018/by Kurt NewtonKamikaze Fallout: Who Took the Biggest L from Eminem
The hip-hop community has been torn to shreds by its great white shark, Eminem, these past few weeks with the release of his newest album titled Kamikaze.
September 26, 2018/by Sam Woods-CorrCliff Burton’s Influence on Ride The Lightning
There's no question Metallica's sophomore album, Ride the Lightning saw the band finding their thrash metal stride with better songs and production than on their stunning debut Kill 'Em All.
February 27, 2018/by Cam MaxwellBig Coats, Ain’t Nobody Got Space for That
So apparently oversized coats that make you look like you have a shrunken head, or Baymax from Big Hero 6, are in right now.
November 28, 2018/by Alexis ManessWhy Lupe Fiasco is Still My Favorite Rapper?
We get into Lupe Fiasco more closely especially after his most recent release, Drogas Wave.
October 19, 2018/by Sam Woods-CorrNetflix Castlevania Season 2 Review: Pulls You in By The Neck and Doesn’t Let Go
As soon as I heard Adi Shankar was creating an animated series based on the beloved Castlevania franchise, I was tuned in and ready to go.
November 9, 2018/by Sam Woods-CorrWhy Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album
Check Your Head was named after a random occurrence wherein Ad Rock had purchased a pack of Desert Storm trading cards and brought them to the studio.
October 10, 2018/by Steve KitagawaThe Story of Black Sabbath’s “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”
In 1973, Black Sabbath were riding high on the success of their Vol. IV album and mammoth tour of the U.S., Australia and Europe.
August 17, 2018/by Cam MaxwellKanye West & Lil Pump Roblox “I Love It,” Video: How did we get here?
Kanye West. The man of many faces. Some say he’s a god. Some being Kanye. Others, like J.Cole, think differently.
September 26, 2018/by Sam Woods-CorrHow To Be Zen Without Being a Douchebag
We live in a loud, obnoxious, ugly, and yes sometimes orange “Trumped-up” world. We all want a little more peace… a little calmer.
August 16, 2018/by Angela StevensStacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE
I try to get 5 or 6 runs in the morning, then 5 or 6 runs after lunch. Its important to me to feel like I've put in the work, 'punched in' for the shift, when I ride. Makes the day have some more importance and meaning. A purpose if you will.
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