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Why Is Eliza Dushku Speaking At This Tech Conference?

Why Is Eliza Dushku Speaking At This Tech Conference?

Don’t get me wrong: I have nothing personal against Eliza Dushku. Sure, she ruined a couple of good seasons of Buffy for me and her tweets hurt my brain, but I heard good things about Dollhouse before it was canceled? And, you know, live and let live. But what I really want to know is why a B-actress with no discernible social media skills is headlining Twiistup, an L.A. tech conference whose other speakers are all actual, you know, famous entrepreneurs and investors. More »

Fan Fiction: Angry Birds Is A Conspiracy

Fan Fiction: Angry Birds Is A Conspiracy

In the wild world of Angry Birds, birds and pigs remain mortal enemies. Or do they?

It was a calm day, slightly balmy. The wind bringing with it a smell of the spring to come. It was unseasonably warm too, but Jonathan couldn’t be bothered to talk about the weather. He stood tall on the cliff, overlooking the crude, rickety structures and the odd noises that emanated within them. Most of the time it was just rank animal sounds: a squeal here, a snuffle there. But faintly, several times now, Jonathan thought he could the impossibly slight sound of a shell cracking open before its time. More »

New York’s Exclusive Arts Club Doesn’t Hate Women As Much As London Club

New York's Exclusive Arts Club Doesn't Hate Women As Much As London Club

The Century Association is one of New York City’s oldest clubs, and not the kind of club where you can watch Harry Potter pole-dance to dubstep. No, this type of club conjures up imagery of old men rolling cigars while laughing at bawdy jokes as they sip their port, getting ready to discuss matters of importance in the literary and art world.

Of course, all of that has changed in recent years, with women being allowed as members. But not everyone is as progressive as The Century, and their “brother club” the Garrick in London still has a “no girls allowed” policy. Which made a lot of ladiez at The Century angry. Women: still ruining it for everyone! More »