Monthly Archives: November 2007

Save Faris

My foot is healing pretty well (I sprained it a few weeks ago and then found out I had a broken bone and need to wear a boot). I’ve already gone out for quick trips this weekend without my boot … Continue reading

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definitions of rhetoric

I’m taking a break during revising my personal statement, so I thought I’d link to Laura’s collection of various definitions of rhetoric before heading off to eat dinner.

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documentary on race and humor

A while ago, Megan at Intent/Effect linked to a low-budget documentary hosted on YouTube about race and humor, shown on Racilicious. The video was put together by a high school teacher wanting to teach media literacy surrounding race and humor. … Continue reading

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decontextualized harper’s finding

I love Harper’s, but I’m becoming increasingly frustrated with the “Findings” section on the last page of each issue. I just finished the July issue, so I’ve heard of some of the stories and know the context. “Kryptonite was discovered … Continue reading

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buy nothing day

Today I’m actually honoring Buy Nothing Day, the marked abstinence from purchasing in order to protest hyper-consumerism and commodification on what is now known as “Black Friday.” Via Dennis Dugan, a graphic Op-Ed at the LA Times, an excerpt of … Continue reading

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