What’s the Deal With Truffles?
9 Jan
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Earth-like Planets and Kepler 22b
14 Dec
There are important recent developments in the astronomical world. NASA’s space telescope Kepler tracks planets that are Earth-like. Part of this depends on a planet’s distance from the nearest star, a region called the “Goldilocks Zone.” (more…)
What September 11, 2011 Means Today
9 Sep
The Freedom Tower as of today has reached the 82nd floor, with glass paneling up to the 55th. I can see it from my apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and it’s the biggest building in downtown Manhattan.
Towards a Pop Cultural Canon
16 Aug
Besides Madonna, Black Sabbath and Elvis all being hot topics due to birthdays, death days, and tour dates, these three musicians have something in common. They are generally esteemed leaders in their respective musical genres. (more…)
The New Yorker Has iPad Success
2 Aug
I always bring my iPad on the subway while reading; it makes it so much easier to read The New Yorker, don’t you think? (more…)
Last Minute Flights for the 4th
27 Jun
Errybody wanna get a little vacation here an’ there. July 4th is the peak of summer, and is a great time for it. (more…)
Leonard Cohen Wins Spanish Prize for His Poetry
1 Jun
Leonard Cohen won the Prince of Asturias literary award today for his poetry. Congrats!
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Susan G. Komen WILL Give Grants to Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen reverses decision to defund Planned Parenthood
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Groundhog Day 2012 – Whooooo Cares!?
“…and it’s always February 2nd, and there’s nothing I can do about it.”
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Susan G. Komen Stops Funding for Planned Parenthood
Women everywhere have been in turmoil and through much debate since last night when it was revealed that the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen is ending its partnership with Planned Parenthood.
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Marxists Muppets Fight Back Against Socialist Claims
Fox News has had it out for The Muppets ever since their latest film The Muppets came out in November, and with good reason. According to Fox the Muppets spread dangerous propaganda with the intent of “Brainwashing our kids”. Films stars Kermit the Frog and Mrs. Piggy said the claims were “laughable” as seen in [...]
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Getting To Know Skrillex
The New York Times paywall is a way for the Times to try and remain profitable while not completely shutting out readers. You get to read twenty articles in a month. After those twenty you are urged to pay a monthly fee. Well, I’m not so rich as to feel it necessary to pay for [...]
