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Today’s Playlist
A while back I got a whole bunch of new music, and I’ve been trying to make sure that I listen to each new song at least once before I go back to my regular routine. As a result, I’ve set up a playlist with all of these new songs and have been serially listening…
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Eragon
The concept of dragon riders seems like it would be cool, but I think it’s poorly executed.
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A Disruption in the Continuity
Just finished watching the latest episode of Heroes, “A Clear and Present Danger.” This begins “Volume 4” and the second half of Season 3, as well as the attempt by the Heroes team to salvage the show after two rather disappointing volumes. It’s hard to believe that after everything he’s been through, Nathan Petrelli would…
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Comedic Comparisions
As a follow up to my previous post, I’ve found two great examples of an “old lady” character being used in what is supposed to be a humorous situation. This one, about the complexity of the Digital TV transition, is funny: Jack Black’s bathtub makeout session in last night’s Office episode is not (at 2:09).…
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The Office: Stress Relief
Last night’s episode of The Office, “Stress Relief,” has got to be one of the most disappointing episodes of that show I have ever seen. After hyping it for the duration of the Super Bowl, they delivered what was at best a mediocre episode with enough actual laughs for a 30-minute episode, and an additional…
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Test Day
I took the MCAT today in Bethesda at 8:00 AM. Perhaps I should repeat that: I had to be in Bethesda today at 8 AM to take a five-hour test. Normally—that is, without traffic, so it’s probably more accurate to say abnormally—it takes about 45 minutes to get from my house to Bethesda. So in…
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Topping the Charts
I just want to say that about 75% of the songs I have been hearing when I turn on the radio (especially MIX 106.5) are one of the following: Womanizer – Britney Spears Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil’ Wayne Single Ladies – Beyoncé Live Your Life – T.I. featuring Rhianna Seriously, I…
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Constitutional Copyright
The Congress shall have Power…To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries; U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 3 | Clause 8 While reading the US Constitution for my polisci class, I came across this mention of…
Matter, Energy, and Life of Michaela A. Castello.