Playboy made the news a couple times in the past couple of weeks.

First, in a move that seems to follow a long run of questionable moves related to the Internet, they announced that they are going to start a “Safe For Work” web site, called The Smoking Jacket, to compete with Maxim, Stuff and Esquire.

Just what the web needs, another web site devoted to content guys will find interesting (other than porn).

Of course, their articles have always had a reputation for being solid reading–but I’m not sure most workplaces will get past the stigma.

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I generally hate reality shows. I’m generally not a Mark Cuban fan. Put the two together, and you get…a travesty.

At least at first. But Cuban, or at least his HDNet network, is taking another stab–and this time they may hit a home run.

The series is titled “Girls Gone Wild Presents: Search for the Hottest Girl in America.” It will run for 12 weeks starting next week as part of HDNet’s “Guys Night in” lineup.

I generally think that a “Guys Night In” concept is…well, stupid. But if they have a lineup of shows like this, and … more>>

As another state looks at cutting their budget in these tight times–New York Governor David Peterson has proposed $11 million in program cutbacks for after school programs–at least one local strip clubs have stepped up to try and help out.

Illusion Gentleman’s Club on Long Island is starting to charge a voluntary surcharge on admission, funds from which will go to help restore some of the after school activities. Former “Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher will be among those dancing for the weekend.

A stripper pole tax was introduced in Texas in 2007, and has so far raised more … more>>