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Buy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar A Birthday Present!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend, humanitarian, and LA Times blogger, turns 61 today. And he's not just sitting back quietly writing children's history books and skyhooking $100 bills into the garbage can; he's asking for a little birthday love from his readers! You are instructed to "send a detailed note to Kareem's manager if you can help make his birthday wishes come true." I would think he could take care of the "tropical vacation" out of his own pocket, but maybe not? After the jump, his wish list, and how YOU can help. More »

1:24 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Hamilton Nolan
5,004 views, 38 comments

Latest by scroll_lock: @they_live: @FracturedAcetabulum: @sassypants: Shit man, that honky mus' be messin' my old lady... got to be runnin' cold upside down his head. You know? more »

the gift that never begins giving

'Times' Makes Gift Shopping Simple For Employees Who Hate Their Families

Are you married to a New York Times staffer? Or are you Simon Rich, spawn of Frank Rich? Thanks to an in-house Times email, we know exactly what you're getting this Christmas: "Fleece pullovers." Or maybe pens! "Avoid the holiday crowds by doing your gift shopping inside The New York Times Building," they entice. Everything's under $80! More »

6:00 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Pareene
3,461 views, 30 comments