Great article. As an “emerging writer” — I can totally relate. I like going to school…I’m fairly good at it. But I would like to get out there and TASTE life, so I can those flavors to my stories.
First Dates with Toby Harris: Groupons
Using a Groupon on a first date may save you money, but it will probably cost you a second date.
Hey, Longform is two years old! Huzzah! After nearly 3,000 articles and 14,000,000 words, we thought we’d celebrate by looking back through the site’s most popular stories. We’ve put together a pair of Top 50 lists, one from our first year and one from our second, to see what…
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This is a great article that gets to the root of the problem…uch more eloquent than I could ever state it.
Also, check out this episode of the Keiser Report:http://rt.com/programs/keiser-report/episode-261-keiser-report/. They’re spot on, too.
And You Wonder Why We’re Broke?
Check out this International Institute for Strategic Studies infographic on military spending.
We’re broke; the military industrial complex is NOT.
And You Wonder Why We’re Broke?
Check out this International Institute for Strategic Studies infographic on military spending.
We’re broke; the military industrial complex is NOT.
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Wondering if your supermarket’s selling “pink slime”? Wonder no longer — more and more supermarket chains across the country are saying they won’t sell the ammonia-treated meat.
[via thedailyfeed]
For those of you looking for pink slime (or trying to avoid it), this chart will come in handy.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1547jro4O1qf5y35o1_500.jpg)
Wondering if your supermarket’s selling “pink slime”? Wonder no longer — more and more supermarket chains across the country are saying they won’t sell the ammonia-treated meat.
[via thedailyfeed]
For those of you looking for pink slime (or trying to avoid it), this chart will come in handy.
Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/AP
The cakehole in the wall machine - cupcakes served, 24 hours a day.
For all your other cake-based news needs, check out the Word of Mouth blog on Tumblr
**Also known as HEAVEN.
Last night at the SAG awards.
Surely…they jest? Can we revoke their cards?
World running out of resources: UN
A major United Nations report has called for a sustainable “evergreen revolution”, warning that time is running out to ensure there is enough food, water and fuel to meet the needs of the world’s rapidly growing population.
Full Story: ABC
You can get the report from the United Nations (pdf)
Saw these guys on a PBS cooking show. I really want to go to their restaurant. Even thought I don’t eat meat. Heehee.
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From NYC’s most in-demand meatball slingers to L.A.’s Vietnamese salad innovator, these chefs have us drooling—and it’s not just because of their food…
Photo: Lianna Tarantin
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Robert Wright on Newsweek and Foreign Policy
Actually, the only clash here is over which part of the woman should be covered in black and which part should be exposed—and on this issue the two...
The Naked Face by Malcolm Gladwell - The window to your soul may be easier to unlock than you ever thought possible.
I juice fresh veggies every morning (kale, collards, celery, spinach, ginger, lemon and an apple). I drink up to 3 liters of water a day. No processed foods (nothing pre-packaged or factory made. If...
