We take a lot of things for granted. Like food, water, shelter, art, this blog, the internet, our loved ones (there’s plenty of fish in the sea), etc. The list is endless. There is one entity, as unobtrusive as they may be, that we would be wise to appreciate. That is, if we know what’s [...]
The Box Office Insider Presents: R is for Rockin’
Rarely does such a serendipitously violent weekend come along. In fact, this weekend at the movies promises to be so enjoyable that I’ve been stunned into writer’s block. All this Box Office Insider can say is: even though the numbers won’t reflect it, this is going to be a very good weekend. So catch the bus, ask your mom [...]
Penguins Seek World Domination, Fla-Vor-Ice
Though rumors have circulated for years, the first concrete evidence that penguins are in fact attempting to take over the world was leaked from a top secret CIA report early this morning. According to the document, which the Drago newsroom has obtained through less than legal-but not quite reprehensible means, penguins are united in the [...]
An Author’s Broken Heart…
I understand that the subject of this piece may sound bitter, and off-putting, and I assure you, that is intentional. Why do I seem to be so heart broken? The weather is nice outside. It’s Friday! Well, please allow me to tell you why I’m so upset, through the power of Grammy Award Nominated* Album [...]
The Box Office Insider Presents: More Kicks Than A Rockettes Reunion Tour
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theater, this weekend will do nothing but kick you out again… and I mean that… literally. We’ve got boxers fighting for a second chance, cranked cops fighting the bad guys, a semi-mute Englishman on a rampage through the French Rivera and that’s only [...]
DIY: How To Squander Your Own Work Potential
Are you tired of people constantly congratulating you, or celebrating your achievements? Well I know for a long time I was. “Fantastic work on that MXI presentation,” they’d say. “Your analytical graphics were exceptional.” Ugh. It makes me sick just thinking about it. Luckily, I took action. Tired of being relied upon and revered by [...]
Science Reveals!: “Is Sleep Overrated?”
New theories on sleep deprivation may significantly alter the world’s perception on common sleeping habits. (Crandon, Missouri) Let it never be said that scientists are merely Earth-clutching, goggle wearing, lab lovers, because a breakthrough study in sleep dynamics has possibly revealed shocking new evidence in favor of insomniacs everywhere!
The Box Office Insider Presents: A Weekend to Barely Remember
The Drago Effect would like to extend a warm welcome to special guest correspondent The Box Office Insider. As the softer side of the Drago staff she is known for her ability to bring an air of sophistication and class to everything around her and is often referred to as “the brain behind the brawn” [...]
How to: Write Your First Pulitzer Prize Winning Article
“The page is blank. At first. I sat with my hands, ever so slightly, draped across the keyboard. Hesitant. Short sentences. The tip of the cigarette burns. I’m not a smoker. Not normally. Not usually. But today, I lit one up. I’m not ashamed, because the only reason I did it was to mention it [...]
Child Molesters In Your Neighborhood…
I’ve found, that with someone like me, who has an archive filled with massive amounts of information, it becomes difficult to sort through what people do and don’t need to hear. I think so far, I’ve been pretty good in terms of supplying our loyal readers with necessary knowledge [see: Kid Vs. Man Karate War], [...]
