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George Parker is a man who loves profanity* almost as much as he hates the corporate fucktards and douchenozzles that stifle creativity in the advertising industry (Parkers preferred pronominal profanities, not my own). In his popular piss and vinegar blog AdScam and his three books Madscam, The Ubiquitous Persuaders, and his latest, Confessions of a Mad Man the renowned British-born adman rails...
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In May of this year Dita Von Teese will embark on an 18-month major North American tour that is the culmination of her 20-year career as a burlesque artist. In line with her passion for presenting the art in its purest form, her Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray! shows will feature a diverse cast of authentic characters alongside four of Ditas most dazzling sets.

SuicideGirls caught...
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As a beloved (and much missed) former Newswire editor, Wil Wheaton needs little by way of introduction within the SuicideGirls community. A revered Star Trek: Next Generation alumni, after his role on the show came to an end, Wheaton turned to writing, carving a significant niche for himself as a geeks geek in the early blogosphere. He was also one of the first power...
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Presently analysing events of tonight at #OccupyLSX. Who needs sleep! Its 3:26 AM GMT on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, and John Cooper, Occupy Londons chief legal advisor is awake, on Twitter, and on the case following the movements eviction from their marquee St Pauls Cathedral base.

The eminent barrister and Queen's Counsel has worked tirelessly to keep the protesters in situ since the occupation began...
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"Omfgomfgomfgomfgomfg you have no idea how amazing you are!!!!!" was the exact turn of phrase used by my Twitter friend @EisMC2 when I told her I'd just interviewed Little Brother author Cory Doctorow and had returned with a signed copy of the book for her. Indeed it was @EisMC2 and her fianc @JackalAnon who first turned me on to Doctorow's epic updated spin on George...
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Just a note about my most recent SG interview. I meant to share this with you sooner, but time has been running away from me of late...

Around Thanksgiving I spent some quality time on the phone with investigative journalist and longtime friend of SG Greg Palast. The topic of our conversation was his new book, Vultures' Picnic, which chronicles his investigations into...
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In his latest book, Vultures Picnic, investigative reporter Greg Palast jumps ass deep into the one percents favorite combustible lubricant. Armed with a miniature recording device, condoms, mosquito repellant, K-Y Jelly, a 3.4-ounce flask of Felipe II, and his trademark fedora hat, Palast travels from Alaska to the Amazon, and from Louisiana to Liberia to expose the dirty business of crude oil, and those who...
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