Square Rootz Author Archive

THOUGHTS: Is Imitation Truly the Best Form of Flattery?

Words: Kat Noel • Sep 30th, 2008 • 6 Comments • Category: RANDOMNESS.

What truly makes a culture and does cultural dissemination and appropriation do more harm than good?

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FREE MICHAEL MOORE MOVIE!

Words: Kat Noel • Sep 23rd, 2008 • Category: RANDOMNESS.

I’m all about free and my guess is that you are too. Well, my friend in my head,Michael Moore, has released today his new film “Slacker Uprising”. What makes it so great is that Moore is offering it online at SlackerUprising.com absolutely FREE.

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King of Swaziland Turns the Blind Eye on His Subjects

Words: Kat Noel • Sep 10th, 2008 • 3 Comments • Category: RANDOMNESS.

One would think that in honor of 40 years of independence the entire nation of Swaziland would be up in celebration, but it seems that King Mswati III is the only one reveling in the occasion.

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Tips on How to Make the Perfect “Let’s Get the Draws” Playlist

Words: Kat Noel • Sep 9th, 2008 • 3 Comments • Category: RANDOMNESS.

Now, every true “Let’s Get the Draws” playlist producer knows that there’s a science behind creating the perfect mix…

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Vibrate, Vibrate Higher

Words: Kat Noel • Sep 2nd, 2008 • Category: FOLKS., Uncategorized

“Everybody isn’t going to the first one at the mic talking about “Charge!”. Everyone has their role to play and you have to recognize people for what gift they can bring.”

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Manic Monday Motivation: Recognize the “It” in You

Words: Kat Noel • Jun 4th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Category: RANDOMNESS.

Once I left my neighborhood and got closer to the hustle and bustle of the city, I became more aware of what I looked like. With every woman I passed wearing a sleek, coordinated outfit, my uncombed hair seemed to grow larger and my simple jeans and t-shirt looked more like raggedy hand-me-downs. I tried my best not to make any eye contact, praying that I could make it home before anyone recognized me and all my hot mess glory.

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Gifts to Get Gassed About

Words: Kat Noel • Jun 4th, 2008 • Category: GOODS.

Are you low on funds but in need of a gift for your narcissistic friend who just can’t seem to get enough of themselves?

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Manic Monday Motivation: Nice to See You, Have a Wonderful Life

Words: Kat Noel • May 28th, 2008 • 6 Comments • Category: RANDOMNESS.

Last week, I needed to run into Kinkos and handle some serious copying business. As soon as I walked in, I caught the eye of a sales associate and waited for him to return to the counter. The closer he came towards me, the more my memory told me that we knew one another. Without thinking the name of someone I dated about 10 years ago and hadn’t seen since, come out of my mouth.

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Hey Big Spender

Words: Kat Noel • May 28th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Category: SPOTS.

Forget about spending two weeks worth of paychecks on a trip to Las Vegas where once you leave the strip there’s nothing but dry desert. Instead, see how far your dollars can take you at Atlantic City.

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Square Rootz Tries: The Dance Parade

Words: Kat Noel • May 21st, 2008 • 4 Comments • Category: SPOTS.

Sounds of tambourines, drums, castanets, Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” and shouts of “Ole!” filled the air as teenagers 5,000-ed and elders put us on to the fancy footwork that got the party started back in their day.

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