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New Mos Def (you’re welcome!)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 | by Steely D

Here’s a bit of weekend delight…My boy R.Thentic produced a track- “The Glow”- for Mos Def recently and sent it to me to get you thoughts, Parlour Fam…I likes and I’m also really happy that my boy’s greatness is being recognized. Listen to “The Glow” here and if you want to hear more of R. Thentic hit his site at www.myspace.com/rtnc. Anyway, what do you think?

Summer Fridays: It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 | by Steely D

This is the last summer Friday for 2008 so soak it up ladies! It’s grim weather here in NYC, but Jbakes and I refuse to let the sun’s disappearance stop our weekend fun in the Hamptons. Soak up some rays for us and from Mahogs, Jbakes and I-THANK YOU EACH SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH for reading out little site these last months. From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely appreciate your time. Here are a few jams to bump while waving goodbye to whatever debaucherous shenanigans you enjoyed this season. (more…)

Sex Drive: Kicking Sex

Friday, August 29th, 2008 | by Bobbi

We live in a crazy society where different stimuli are coming at us all the time. As such, it makes perfect sense to me that EVERYONE is checking in to rehab. So when I learned, through E!, that actor David Duchovny (better known as Fox Mulder on the X-Files) is being treated for a sexual addiction, I was not surprised. Especially since the man plays an “over-sexed struggling writer” on Showtime series Californication (pictured above). But it did make me want to learn more about sexual addiction. So I WebMD‘d it… Here’s are some behaviors associated with sexual addiction:

Compulsive masturbation

Multiple affairs

Multiple or anonymous sexual partners and/or one-night stands

Consistent use of pornography

Unsafe sex

Phone or computer sex

Prostitution or use of prostitute

After reading the definition of a sexual addict, and reading this list of behaviors, I have surmised that we are ALL potential sex addicts. Who hasn’t fallen victim to at least one of these activities? (more…)

Who is Sarah Palin? She’s no Hillary Clinton

Friday, August 29th, 2008 | by Mahogs

Wondering just who this woman is that McCain just selected as his Vice Presidential running mate? Here’s a brief snapshot. Take a look, then let’s talk about why any of these things make her a viable candidate OTHER than the fact that she’s a woman.

  • First Time Governor of Alaska (since 2006)
  • A Journalism Major from the University of Idaho
  • Was Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska (a suburb of Anchorage: population approx. 8,500)
  • Mother of 5 who had her youngest child only four months ago in April
  • Huge proponent of the National Rifle Association
  • Opponent of Abortion Rights

Need I say more? (more…)

Boys of Summer: Not Goodbye- Just See You Next Year…

Friday, August 29th, 2008 | by Parlour Fam
Yup, it’s won’t be long now. The sun setting just a little earlier every day. That twinge of melancholy in the air. The taste for whiskey returning, displacing our affection for margaritas. Ladies, we hate to break this to you, but summer’s about wrapped up.
But what a long, strange trip it’s been. When we set out to bring you a weekly dose of young men who can lend a little enthusiasm to your Friday, we had no idea we’d be undertaking what was essentially a weekly blind date. The illuminating rat-a-tat convos we fell into with our Boys—hitting on relationships, politics, and everything in between—gave us a glimpse into the mind of the modern man. We also think we may have fallen a little bit in love with each guy, from Lloyd giving us a healthy ribbing when we quizzed him about his dating habits to Rey Valentin opening up about being raised by a single mother.
So in appreciation of our dudes, we’ve extended Boys of Summer to our roster of Parlour Girls, asking them to each pick a BOS who they feel represents the summer of 2008. What emerges is a collection of dudes (and more than one repeat—synchronicity!) who each lend an individual sense of style, smarts, and, well, stamina.
Check them out here, and tell us—who’s your BOS?
-Angela

Afternoon Tea 8.29.09

Friday, August 29th, 2008 | by Bobbi

 

Michael Jackson is 50 y’all!  When did that happen.  We don’t even know, but Guardian’s got 50 photos to celebrate Mike’s 50th.  Also check out the 50 fun facts about Jacko to improve your cocktail party conversations, like this one: “Michael Jackson filed a patent application for the ‘lean forward a bit’ dance moves displayed in the Smooth Criminal video.”  {Guardian.co.uk}

McCain picked a chick as a running mate and every one’s pretty surprised.  Sara Palin, 44, is Alaska’s first female Governor and is relatively new to America’s political arena. She’s anti-abortion, anti same-sex marriage, and a long time member of the NRA.  Commenters claim this is a move to snag Hillary’s “disaffected supporters” and to put a youthful face to the Republican campaign. {Guardian}

After the big blowout that Russia and Georgia had, we knew a breakup was inevitable.  Georgia officially “cut diplomatic ties with Russia,” even after Russia swallowed his pride and recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.  Of course that was after Russia inflicted some serious domestic abuse on Georgia. This is one nasty breakup girl. {BBC}

I believe that creativity flourishes in times of recession and war, like right now and in the 60’s and 70’s.  NYC’s Museum of Modern Art explores this creativity in their “Looking at Music” exhibition that celebrates the creative experimentalism of musicians from that era, from John Lennon facial expressions in Yoko Ono’s  “Film No. 5″ to David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” video. I wonder what they’re going to put on display about our generation?  {NYTimes}

—Sorry so late girls.  But cut me some slack cuz it’s Friday y’all… and it’s my mom’s birthday.  If your in the US, enjoy your long beautiful weekend.  If not, enjoy your weekend none the less. xoxo