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Owls, owls, owls! Here at Nothin' But Owls, we take owls seriously. We know that your style and your LIFEstyle demand the latest and the most stylish owl-cessories. Are you one of the people afraid that owls are on their way out? Have no fear. We're here to tell you, owls are just gettin' started. Do you think owls are getting too mainstream? Too pass?? Then try this on for size: for every item you purchase at Nothin' But Owls, we'll donate a dollar, one American dollar, to the Save CBGB's... Read Full Story

Dear Ryan, I just have to put my feelings down on paper.   After all we've been through together for these past 3 weeks, I just can't stand saying goodbye the way we said goodbye.   We just have too much history together, and I'm heartbroken. Remember when we first met?   The limo dropped me off in front of the mansion, and there you were waiting for me.   The television floodlights were causing us both to sweat like crazy, and the producers were barking orders at us about where to stand... Read Full Story

With summer approaching, many of us will be spending more time in the great outdoors, where there is always the possibility of encountering wild animals. While wild animals can be frightening, usually there is very little danger if you remember to respond to these encounters appropriately. Here are some guidelines for dealing with wild animals you may encounter. Bear Stand your ground. Wave your arms above your head and make as much noise as you can. If the bear charges, do not run. You... Read Full Story

A common misconception, admittedly one that is propagated mostly by rap music and awards shows, is that it's hard being a pimp. Well, I'm here to tell you, from personal experience, that it's simply not that hard. Sure, sometimes I find it difficult getting into my car with this big hat, but it's stylish.  I've had many a job in my day. Some might even call me a "Jack of all trades." And I'm the first to say that pimping is by far one of the easiest positions I've held. Jobs Harder than Being... Read Full Story

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An open letter to all users of Craigslist: Do you know how hard it is to be a clown these days?  Well, it's even harder to be a sad clown.  Sure there's a small niche market for "Sad Clowns", but when your name is "Sparky" your clients expect a certain amount of gleeful exuberance.  Well, Craigslist is making me one very sad clown these days.  All I want to do is purchase a cheap vacuum cleaner, and everyone on Craigslist expects "Serious Inquiries Only".  As you might expect, this makes it... Read Full Story

Meditation is a wonderful way to clear the mind, and its spiritual, psychological and physiological benefits have been well-documented. There are many schools of meditation, and courses abound that teach the nuts and bolts of the practice, which is essentially very simple: quiet sitting, good posture, breath in, breath out. But is it really that simple? No. Not even close. The meditation teachers of the world don't tell you the real secrets about meditation and how to do it effectively. Why... Read Full Story

Dear Last.fm, I don't have to tell you how much I've grown to love your free online music service. After months of conscientiously clicking the LOVE icon, clicking the BAN TRACK icon, and sitting through songs like Honeymoon Suite's "Other Side of Midnight," doing by best to honestly assess whether the track in question enhances or degrades my library, my personal station now reflects my personal tastes with eerie precision. Alternating effortlessly between Night Ranger, Jane's Addiction... Read Full Story

"Everybody's talkin' all this stuff about me Why don't they just let me live? I don't need permission; make my own decisions. That's my prerogative" - Bobby Brown, My Prerogative , 1988 Dear Valued Member of Media Covering the Entertainment Industry, My name is Alicia Etheridge, and I am the wife and publicist for 80's pop icon Bobby Brown. I've included above some sample lyrics from Mr. Brown's smash 1988 hit, entitled My Prerogative .    Now one might certainly interpret that back in... Read Full Story

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