I just need to declare something. Not you you, rivalamoureux, but to Slate.com. Imagine I’m standing on a table with a megaphone. Ahem.

Phantogram and the xx are good, they have a similar fuzzed-electro sound. Metric isn’t as cloudy, the lyrics are clearer and their songs trend more indie rock, but they’re in the same vein.

They’re shielding the identity of the child for his privacy, but you know, its not out of the question that this child does have developmental disabilities. Lots of kids do. It’s also possible he was acting on a dare, was bullied into doing it, or all kinds of other things. I don’t really see the point in scrutinizing…

People are so effing lazy. It’s like those assholes that leave their shopping cart in the lot because they can’t be bothered to walk 5 fucking feet to put it back properly. Geezus! This poor kid.

When I was travelling through China in 2003, I took with me a neat little polaroid camera that produced tiny 1-inch square pictures. When surrounded by a gaggle of kids, I’d snap dozens of pictures of them and hand them out (and let them take snaps of each other), which always seemed to delight and amuse them as they…

No. Flat out, NO. I live in Sihanoukville, Cambodia and the worst thing you can do is interact with street kids. I know it’s tough, but teaching them to braid, stamping their hands, giving them money (especially) is very, very dangerous. I don’t know how to say this eloquently, but white people look the same. Being…

And that he thought she would be scandalized to see her legs, like all old folks are prudes. They’re her damn legs, why would she be scandalized?!?

I don’t give money to any beggers. Period. You all probably hate me now, but I prefer to donate directly to reputable organizations.

I would really enjoy a regular follow up column to this one called “NAILED IT” where we all post pictures of our attempts. I’m sure mine for one would provide quite a bit of amusement.

This is the desk I built out of Ikea pieces. My nail polish is on the left and the top 3 of the right one. I have them organized by brand with 2 drawers for indies and 1 for drugstore.

Just here to say how much I love Sylvan Esso, and these liner notes only make me love her more. Best chill music for late night driving, smoking, lazy sunday napping, everything.

Let’s play a game of share the addiction. This is about a third of my stash (the rest is in a drawer organizer) Now show me yours.

Wow, that’s really cool to see! It was nice to hear her talk about it, too, because who doesn’t want a job that they love doing?

The patience you have is extraordinary. I had mine done last Sunday and they aren't as detailed!

After clicking that link I’m ready to launch the proletariat revolution, who’s with me

Wouldn’t that be better in some kind of necklace?

This kind of reporting on the Sony hacks I’m interested in, not a bitchy rundown of Amy Pascal’s grooming products.

I look forward to the day Meester is A-list. #TeamBlair

With actresses like Leighton Meester, I always have to tell myself that they didn’t want all that fame and are super happy being a B-lister and married to Adam Brody (because like, I would be). Because I LOVE Leighton, she is infinitely more talented than Blake and (IMO) a much more interesting beauty. I just *have*…