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Maria Chiang
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#OccupyWallStreet not trending in New York
“#OccupyWallStreet, the movement’s dominant hashtag, has never once hit the New York TTs list. Similarly, #OccupyBoston has trended all across the world, but never in Boston, which only saw the phrases ‘Dewey Sq’ and ‘Dewey Square’ trend.” Last month, we…
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Occupy Wall Street Roundup
Today marks ONE MONTH for #OccupyWallStreet, which has reached more than 900 cities across the globe. “There is no honor hurting unarmed civilians and I won’t let it happen.” Sergeant Shamar Thomas lectures NYPD, plus a little about #OccupyMARINES. #OccupyLondon:…
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Ohio’s Middle Class
“‘You’re not really about to fire somebody else, are you?’ I ask. ‘Yeah.’ ‘You just fired somebody less than 10 minutes ago.’ ‘Yeah, but he’s been taking too many breaks.’ ‘Are you kidding? Is anybody going to ask him why…
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Iran Assassination Plot Roundup
The most recent “twist” and background information regarding the subject. Iran denies their involvement. Changes have already occurred on Capitol Hill since the announcement on Tuesday. The plot has been taken to the U.N. and the U.S. further seeks international…
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iPhone 4S Roundup
Siri voice command is like that personal secretary you dream of to support you in everyday life. The other significant changes? “iOS 5: Exploring 7 Hidden New Features” All iPhones (not just 4) can also upgrade to iOS 5! That…
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National Book Award Finalists
The National Book Award finalists have been announced, and there’s more than a few familiar names on the list:
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Antonia Crane Gets Bitched
“I asked Crane what becoming a writer has meant to her personally. ‘When you’ve become so seasoned at shutting down your feelings because your survival depends on it, you need a crowbar to excavate them. Writing is the crucible.’” Rumpus…
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Netflix Final Roundup
After much customer and investor push-back, Netflix is no longer splitting into two websites. A brief summary of the situation breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly. Q&A from the consumer’s perspective.
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What Footnote?
“The e-book hasn’t killed the book; instead, it’s killing the ‘page.’ Today’s e-readers scroll text continuously, eliminating the single preformed page, along with any text defined by being on its bottom.” In this New York Times essay, Alexandra Horowitz discusses…
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On Not Giving Up
“Dearest A., please do not stop wanting, but turn your efforts toward seeking so that desire does not consume you.” Michael Copperman posts a letter to his friend, A., a recent MFA graduate, responding to her fear “of never being…
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Occupy Wall Street Update
“The paper’s tone is revolutionary: ‘What is occurring on Wall Street right now is remarkable. For over two weeks, in the great cathedral of capitalism, the dispossessed have liberated territory from the financial overlords and their police army.’ Its editors,…
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More Seuss!
“The creative vision of author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, introduced fantastic characters into the imaginations of generations of kids. Now, two decades after his death, a new book, The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories,…