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The Brain and the E-Book
“Is there a difference in the way the brain takes in or absorbs information when it is presented electronically versus on paper? Does the reading experience change, from retention to comprehension, depending on the medium?” David Gelernter, a professor of…
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Tune of the Day
Artist: John Wesley Harding Song: “Bottom of the Top” Live in San Francisco? See John Wesley Harding (and so much more) tonight for only $10!
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Morning Coffee
Johnny Cash in German. IS the Large Hadron Collider being sabotaged by ITS OWN FUTURE? A behind the scenes look at Swedish rug mill. Because, really, why not? One of my closest friend’s doesn’t have a sense of smell, if…
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The Random Rumpus Interview with Todd Barry
There’s an ice cream truck near my apartment that sells cinnamon ice cream. I haven’t tried it yet; but when I do, I think it’s going to be my favorite.
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Writing as a Radical Way of Living
Last Monday I had the good fortune to catch a talk given by Natasha Wimmer, translator of Roberto Bolaño’s novels the Savage Detectives and 2666, at the 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. In the course of her opening remarks,…
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Why Wear a Ghillie Suit When You Can You Can Paint One On?
Who doesn’t like urban camouflage in all forms? Well, let’s take it up a notch!
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A FAN’S NOTES, The Rumpus Sports Column #16: Wildcat, Baby
This past week’s pro football storylines were, in a word, beautiful. First of all, before the games even began, there was the matter of Rush Limbaugh wanting to become an owner of the St. Louis Rams. The Rams totally suck…
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Health Care Links
Is the public option in Reid’s hands? Ezra Klein weighs in on “The Insurance Industry’s Deceptive Report” Senator Snowe (R) helped vote through legislation to remake the health care system, but where does she stand on public option? “Nearly 100…
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The Eyeball #29: Oscilloscope Laboratories, Dear Zachary
Oscilloscope Laboratories is the movie studio helmed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys. MCA isn’t just fucking around, he’s serious about quality films. For proof, look no further than the devastating documentary by Kurt Kuenne, Dear Zachary: A Letter…