Hey party people! Here are some Thursday night highlights. Remember, it's $1 daiquiri night at Flip Flops.
The Uptown Vault: Starlight Karaoke, 5 p.m. free. 706-442-8370.
Players: Girls’ Night Out with free pool on hourly tables, 6:30 p.m. until close. Free. 706-653-0106. (18 and older)
Spicoli’s: Stereomonster, 10 p.m. free. 706-221-5252.
Scruffy Murphy's: Jasper Drive, 10 p.m. free. 706-322-3460.
Fountain City Coffee: Open mike, 8 p.m. free. 706-494-6659. (all ages)
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Facebook & infertility
Is there a place for infertile couples on Facebook?
I couldn't help asking that question after reading a Washington Post article that describes the pain infertile women feel upon reading people's pregnancy updates on Facebook.
An excerpt:
Now, when more than a half-billion people use Facebook, couples yearning for children say they are trapped: They are unwilling to detach from the social network, but unable to avoid its frequent reminders - fetal sonograms are seemingly ubiquitous - of what might elude them forever.
It's interesting to read the comments that accompany Jezebel's take on the article. Why? There's a growing consensus that Facebook functions mainly to help people create idealized versions of themselves. We accept this reality, but still get depressed while checking our friends' profiles.
I'm guilty as charged. You?
I couldn't help asking that question after reading a Washington Post article that describes the pain infertile women feel upon reading people's pregnancy updates on Facebook.
An excerpt:
Now, when more than a half-billion people use Facebook, couples yearning for children say they are trapped: They are unwilling to detach from the social network, but unable to avoid its frequent reminders - fetal sonograms are seemingly ubiquitous - of what might elude them forever.
It's interesting to read the comments that accompany Jezebel's take on the article. Why? There's a growing consensus that Facebook functions mainly to help people create idealized versions of themselves. We accept this reality, but still get depressed while checking our friends' profiles.
I'm guilty as charged. You?
Election results 2010 & relationships
With luck, Tuesday's election results haven't wrecked havoc on your dating life.
Think a link between politics and relationships is confined to awkward silences over disputed races? Think again.
Salon's Broadsheet links to some research that concludes "post-election Web searches for pornography go up in states that voted for the winning political party."
To explain the conclusion, researchers point to studies suggesting "men's testosterone levels rise after a vicarious win -- whether it's an election or a sports competition."
Of course, a possible link between porn and elections has some caveats. Researchers only studied two election cycles and explanations for the conclusion aren't confined to testosterone levels.
But I guess it's still interesting, right?
Think a link between politics and relationships is confined to awkward silences over disputed races? Think again.
Salon's Broadsheet links to some research that concludes "post-election Web searches for pornography go up in states that voted for the winning political party."
To explain the conclusion, researchers point to studies suggesting "men's testosterone levels rise after a vicarious win -- whether it's an election or a sports competition."
Of course, a possible link between porn and elections has some caveats. Researchers only studied two election cycles and explanations for the conclusion aren't confined to testosterone levels.
But I guess it's still interesting, right?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
When you'll get dumped
Jezebel links to some interesting research predicting the calendar time frames when you're most likely to get dumped.
The conclusions are based on a highly scientific tool: Facebook status updates.
The results? Your significant other is likely to break up with you right before Spring Break or two weeks before Christmas.
On the positive side, few people are willing to break up with someone on Christmas Day.
Thursday's nightlife column will discuss if there's ever a "good" time to break up with somebody, at least as far as the calendar is concerned.
In the meantime, answer this: What, if anything, would it take for you to break up with someone on Dec. 25?
The conclusions are based on a highly scientific tool: Facebook status updates.
The results? Your significant other is likely to break up with you right before Spring Break or two weeks before Christmas.
On the positive side, few people are willing to break up with someone on Christmas Day.
Thursday's nightlife column will discuss if there's ever a "good" time to break up with somebody, at least as far as the calendar is concerned.
In the meantime, answer this: What, if anything, would it take for you to break up with someone on Dec. 25?
Monday, November 1, 2010
You smell bad
Embarrassed you didn't shower this morning? Calm down.
The NY Times introduces us to people who are defying our so-called "culture of clean" by not only skipping showers but also saying no to deodorant and shampoo.
That's not entirely a bad thing, the article notes. Consider this excerpt:
Resist the urge to recoil at this swath of society: They may be on to something. Of late, researchers have discovered that just as the gut contains good bacteria that help it run more efficiently, so does our skin brim with beneficial germs that we might not want to wash down the drain.
On the deodorant front, some people believe in a link between deodorant and Alzheimer's, though there's conflicting research on the topic.
Let's turn the discussion to dating. As one half of a loving relationship, do you get any say in your partner's personal hygiene habits?
The NY Times introduces us to people who are defying our so-called "culture of clean" by not only skipping showers but also saying no to deodorant and shampoo.
That's not entirely a bad thing, the article notes. Consider this excerpt:
Resist the urge to recoil at this swath of society: They may be on to something. Of late, researchers have discovered that just as the gut contains good bacteria that help it run more efficiently, so does our skin brim with beneficial germs that we might not want to wash down the drain.
On the deodorant front, some people believe in a link between deodorant and Alzheimer's, though there's conflicting research on the topic.
Let's turn the discussion to dating. As one half of a loving relationship, do you get any say in your partner's personal hygiene habits?
Monday power anthem
I had a friend who thought the lyrics were "Sammy is my whale" instead of "send me on my way." Good times.
Seize the day, everybody!
Halloween party recap
Happy Monday, party people! Did you go out for Halloween? If you went downtown, you were hardly alone. My boyfriend and I started Saturday night at Belloo's. I opted for a Jager-heavy cocktail called "embalming fluid" and surprisingly did not vomit. Yet. Haha.
After Belloo's, we hit Broadway with the goal of grabbing a "quick drink." Instead, we ended up walking up and down the the street while marveling at the massive crowds. The line at Oxygen (shown above) was typical for many of the prominent dance clubs.
Mix Ultra Lounge, which DJ Roonie G owns, was especially crowded. The line in this photo doesn't even give you a complete idea of just how many partiers waited outside. I maintain that Halloween is Columbus' nightlife event. It's pretty cool to see long lines outside the majority of hot spots.
Check out this massive group of partiers who stood outside Flip Flops Saturday night. As far as costume trends, I saw a little bit of everything. We had the usual assortment of sexy schoolgirls and fairy tale characters, but I also saw many partiers who considered more practical factors (like warmth) while devising their costumes. I noticed some cool Grecian looks.
Finally, this picture has absolutely nothing to do with Halloween nightlife. But doesn't my dog look cute in her cheerleader costume? We had a great time at the fall festival at Second Avenue Animal Hospital.
My dog is one of the rare pets who actually enjoys dressing up. She wore her costume through Sunday evening and whined when I took it off. Luckily, I'm already eying a certain Mrs. Claus costume at Petsmart.
Photos by Alan Riquelmy
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