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The Vendy Awards 2012: Why Good Food is Not Always Found on Park Avenue

The Vendy Awards 2012: Why Good Food is Not Always Found on Park Avenue

My notes on the 8th annual Vendy Awards and the democratic opportunities of a foodie culture.

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Ads Are Polluting Our World: How Advertising Trashes Our Planet and Our Brains

Ads Are Polluting Our World: How Advertising Trashes Our Planet and Our Brains

How much energy is wasted on powering an electronic billboard reminding us to eat unhealthy fast food? We have some cleaning to do.

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Korfball, Tug of War, and 9 Weird Olympic Sports That Need to Make a Comeback

Korfball, Tug of War, and 9 Weird Olympic Sports That Need to Make a Comeback

Olympic Sports come and go in the modern era, but, maybe like fashion, some of these quirky sports will make a great comeback in Rio 2016.

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Atheist Answer to CNN Asking Where God Was In Dark Knight Massacre

Atheist Answer to CNN Asking Where God Was In Dark Knight Massacre

During the shooting, god was in the same place as Bigfoot and unicorns.

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Opening Ceremonies London 2012 Schedule: Where to Watch on TV and Online

Opening Ceremonies London 2012 Schedule: Where to Watch on TV and Online

The London 2012 Summer Olympics are upon us! Here is information on where and when to watch your favorite American Olympians compete for gold during week one (July 27-August 4).

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SpaceX Has Revolutionized Space Industry, But Killed Celebrity Astronauts in the Process

SpaceX Has Revolutionized Space Industry, But Killed Celebrity Astronauts in the Process

The passing of Sally Ride reminded me that the surviving members of the original class of astronauts are now in their 80s. Has our spirit of adventure disappeared in just 50 years?

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Dark Knight Rises Movie: Why Occupy Wall Street Will Be Featured in the Batman Film

Dark Knight Rises Movie: Why Occupy Wall Street Will Be Featured in the Batman Film

The Dark Knight Rises will show Americans what our deepest angst is in 2012.

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NYC Citi Bike Share May Lead to More Accidents

NYC Citi Bike Share May Lead to More Accidents

Working in a NYC emergency room, I fear July 31, the opening day of the New York Citi Bike share program, when there will be an influx of 10,000 bikes on city streets.

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