Year of Living Biblically
After A. J. Jacobs spent a year reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica for his book “The Know-It-All,” he figured he had the yearlong experiment thing down. How much harder could it be to follow every rule in the Bible? Much, much harder, he soon discovered, as he found himself growing his beard, struggling not to curse and asking strangers for permission to stone them for adultery. Jacobs spent the year carrying around a stapled list of the more than 700 rules and prohibitions identified in the Good Book, and also consulted with religious leaders and spent time with the Amish, Hassidic Jews and Jehovah’s Witnesses. He spoke to NEWSWEEK’s Jennie Yabroff about his experience and his new book, “The Year of Living Biblically” (Simon & Schuster), which goes on sale Oct. 9.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Teacher resigns after dumbass parents complain about him assigning the graphic novel Eightball
The girl’s mother said her daughter has been "crying every night" and asking not to go to school because students who liked the teacher are blaming her. The mother said that some students set up a group on Facebook, the social networking Web site, calling for Fisher to be reinstated and criticizing the student. The family called the police when, they said, a video was posted on the site with a picture of their daughter and a song with the lyrics "Don’t hesitate to exterminate." The Facebook page has since been removed.
"He’s the cool, favorite teacher of all the kids," the father said.
(Via New Haven Register.)
The girl’s mother said her daughter has been "crying every night" and asking not to go to school because students who liked the teacher are blaming her. The mother said that some students set up a group on Facebook, the social networking Web site, calling for Fisher to be reinstated and criticizing the student. The family called the police when, they said, a video was posted on the site with a picture of their daughter and a song with the lyrics "Don’t hesitate to exterminate." The Facebook page has since been removed.
"He’s the cool, favorite teacher of all the kids," the father said.
(Via New Haven Register.)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
On The Road
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of On the Road, Viking will publish the 1951 scroll in a standard book format. The differences between the two versions are principally ones of significant detail and altered emphasis. The scroll is slightly longer and has a heightened linguistic virtuosity and a more sexually frenetic tone. It also uses the real names of Kerouac’s friends instead of the fictional names he later invented for them. The transcription of the scroll was done by Howard Cunnell who, along with Joshua Kupetz, George Mouratidis, and Penny Vlagopoulos, provides a critical introduction that explains the fascinating compositional and publication history of On the Road and anchors the text in its historical, political, and social context. Click here for details.
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of On the Road, Viking will publish the 1951 scroll in a standard book format. The differences between the two versions are principally ones of significant detail and altered emphasis. The scroll is slightly longer and has a heightened linguistic virtuosity and a more sexually frenetic tone. It also uses the real names of Kerouac’s friends instead of the fictional names he later invented for them. The transcription of the scroll was done by Howard Cunnell who, along with Joshua Kupetz, George Mouratidis, and Penny Vlagopoulos, provides a critical introduction that explains the fascinating compositional and publication history of On the Road and anchors the text in its historical, political, and social context. Click here for details.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Meg White Suffers Acute Anxiety (after I dumped her)
The White Stripes announced today that they are canceling their forthcoming tour due to health issues. Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this time.
The White Stripes sincerely apologize to their fans.
"We hate to let people down and are very sorry."
Fans can obtain refunds for their tickets at point of purchase.
(Via WhiteStripes.com)
The White Stripes announced today that they are canceling their forthcoming tour due to health issues. Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this time.
The White Stripes sincerely apologize to their fans.
"We hate to let people down and are very sorry."
Fans can obtain refunds for their tickets at point of purchase.
(Via WhiteStripes.com)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Devo at the Taste of Newport Festival
Devo are not only known for their one of a kind image and hit singles, but for their high energy live shows and unbeatable stage presence, so be prepared to be up and on your feet! The Taste of Newport, over its 19 year history, has prided itself on bringing spectacular acts to the Live Sound Stage. This year, the event is going to hit a new level in terms of energy on Saturday night...don't miss your chance to see these 80's icons.
DEVO wrote a new song called "Watch Us Work It" and recorded at Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles, CA, and produced by Sweden's famous Teddy Bears.
DELL heard it because Paul Malmstrom and Linus Karlsson at the Mother agency in NYC played it for them as a possibility for a song for their TV campaign featuring a newly developed, high-end laptop computer. DELL liked it, and now you can hear this brand new DEVO song when you watch the commercial currently running on nationwide TV.
To watch the video just click on the video box above.
Devo are not only known for their one of a kind image and hit singles, but for their high energy live shows and unbeatable stage presence, so be prepared to be up and on your feet! The Taste of Newport, over its 19 year history, has prided itself on bringing spectacular acts to the Live Sound Stage. This year, the event is going to hit a new level in terms of energy on Saturday night...don't miss your chance to see these 80's icons.
DEVO wrote a new song called "Watch Us Work It" and recorded at Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles, CA, and produced by Sweden's famous Teddy Bears.
DELL heard it because Paul Malmstrom and Linus Karlsson at the Mother agency in NYC played it for them as a possibility for a song for their TV campaign featuring a newly developed, high-end laptop computer. DELL liked it, and now you can hear this brand new DEVO song when you watch the commercial currently running on nationwide TV.
To watch the video just click on the video box above.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
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