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Facebook Gives You Syphilis
“Professor Peter Kelly, director of public health in Teesside, claimed staff had found a link between social networking sites and the spread of the bacteria, especially among young women.” A…
Steve Almond on Music Criticism
“Am I suggesting that music criticism is a pointless exercise? Yeah, I guess I am. In many cases it’s even worse than that. Because critics are, by their very job…
The Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
Robot journalists! What could possibly go wrong? (via Book Bench) “Houses are not homes – they are holes and caves.” Apparently, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi is a short story writer.…
The Rumpus Books Sunday Supplement
Rumpus Books has been busy with tons of excellent reviews. Also, illustrations and cute book excerpts. Come check it out.
Poetic Lives Online: Links by Brian Spears
The poet Ai Ogawa died last week, and her official obituary is available here. Oliver de la Paz, who knew her briefly while he was in graduate school, had a…
A Night Together in New York City
The Rumpus, Tin House, and Flavorpill Present: A Night Together April 6 at The Highline Ballroom Featuring Authors: Sam Lipsyte, Colson Whitehead, and Lorelei Lee With This American Life‘s Starlee…
Science Saturday
Well, I guess deodorant cannons are a solution for a smelly garbage dump. National Geographic has more on the dinosaur-eating crocodile. Saltwater aquariums may pose a threat to the Florida…
Saturday Morning Links
Is it Saturday already? Holy crap. Humboldt county farmers are planning for the future after legalization of marijuana, including the possibility of tasting rooms. Want to make your video gaming…
Internal: Funny Women Update
The Funny Women Submission Guidelines have been updated. They are now funnier, contain better spelling, and include a few important logistical updates. Interested in submitting? Click here.