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Nuclear Power Roundup
I started this as a Japan roundup, but most of the articles are about nuclear power on the whole. The situation in Japan is bad, as you’ll see from the links, but the debate over the future of nuclear power…
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On Thoughts, Facts, and Slogans
Noah Cicero discusses the three kinds of language, why Nietzsche never resolved anything, and why it’s good to debate slowly. Very slowly.
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Police Poetry
Police reports are supposed to be the dry recounting of facts, neutral, admissible as evidence. They are not often considered great literature. But Sergeant Martinez of the LAPD has captured at least one writer’s attention. “How can I identify Martinez…
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Where are Your Footnotes, Minister?
Protesters in Germany are dominating the news and taking their outrage to Facebook. Unlike protesters in other parts of the world, these angry citizens aren’t hoping to overthrow their government — they are calling on it to exercise more intellectual…
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Dan Weiss’s Morning Coffee
Self-promotion alert day 5: even though we’ve reached our stated goal, we are still a few dollars away from finishing recording our second album. maybe you would like to help? Coming soon: three parented babies! Let’s take a moment to…
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The Rumpus and ZYZZYVA Proudly Present: “A Friendly Gathering”
The Rumpus and ZYZZYVA Proudly Present: “A Friendly Gathering” Click here to purchase tickets! April 11th The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm Featuring authors David Goodwillie, Erika Recordon, Aryn Kyle, and Matthew Dickman! With a musical performance by The…
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Last Night’s Monthly Rumpus Was on Fire
If you couldn’t make it to last night’s Rumpus at The Make-Out Room in San Francisco here’s a taste of what you missed:
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Dan Weiss’s Morning Coffee
Self-promotion alert day 4: even though we’ve reached our stated goal, we still need 35 dollars finish recording our second album. maybe you would like to help? Long story short, Russians are the most bad ass of us all. THIS…
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Ted Wilson Reviews the World #78
TWINS ★★★★★ (3 out of 5) Hello, and welcome to my week-by-week review of everything in the world. Today I am reviewing twins.
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A More Than Interesting Night
Tonight(!) in San Francisco, Wave Books and The Rumpus bring you “A More Than Interesting Night.” Featuring authors Andrew Altschul, Joshua Mohr, Beverly Parayno, and Timothy Donnelly. With performances by Lady Monster: Queen of the Fire Tassels and rock star…
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Amazon Sales Tax Battle Roundup
Amazon.com has been battling with states across the country over whether or not the company should collect sales taxes. The company’s practice of not collecting sales taxes in most states makes it difficult for brick-and-mortar stores to compete with their…
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Notable New York, This Week 3/14-3/20
This week in New York, Jane Eyre readings at Housing Works Bookstore Café, Karen Russell and Wells Tower at the New York Public Library, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sex Worker…