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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.
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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 story to share as well. Janisse Ray on Wendell Berry.…
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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 Kine and comedians Michael Showalter and Dave Hill Plus music…
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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 Keys, though not, presumably, to Fantasy Fest. Apparently, the Apollo…
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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 experience even more realistic? How about a vest which simulates…
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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.
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Mamet on Writing
“QUESTION:WHAT IS DRAMA? DRAMA, AGAIN, IS THE QUEST OF THE HERO TO OVERCOME THOSE THINGS WHICH PREVENT HIM FROM ACHIEVING A SPECIFIC, ACUTE GOAL.” An all-caps memo from David Mamet to the writing staff of a canceled TV show (The…
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I’m Still an Animal
I was actually glad to hear “Animal” on the new 90210 last week. The second most luscious (“Sans Soleil” wins that prize) and first most catchy track on Miike Snow‘s self-titled 2009 debut, fit perfectly with the elevated high school…
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Steve Almond’s Bad Poetry Corner #15: Sinatra Time
(Writing wretched verse so you don’t have to since 1995) Sinatra Time It’s got nothing to do with nothing, pal, if you wanna know the truth.
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China’s Media Crackdown
Earlier this week Google pulled out of China. The Chinese government is now seeking to “control how Chinese media portray Google’s decision.” The Washington Post has “reprinted the government’s instructions” to domestic news sites. “The instructions were obtained and translated…