by | Jun 7, 2011 | Culture Music Art, Literary News
from NPR The Believing Brain: From Ghosts To Gods To Politics And Conspiracies — How We Construct Beliefs And Reinforce Them As Truths By Michael Shermer, hardcover, 400 pages, Times Books, list price: $28 “Beliefs come first, explanations for beliefs...
by | Jun 6, 2011 | Culture Music Art
from The New York Times A Chronicler of the Art-Vandal Underground Piotr Redlinski for The New York Times Mr. Seelie, center with camera, shooting Lightning Bolt, a punk band, in April. by ALAN FEUER In the windy darkness of a recent spring morning, 30 people of an...
by | Jun 5, 2011 | Weirdness
from The Daily Graeme Wood describes Elvis’ all-time favorite sandwich, the 8,000-calorie Fool’s Gold Loaf. We’re looking for the most ridiculous sandwiches out there. [ click to read at The Daily ]
by | Jun 4, 2011 | Culture Music Art
from The Arizona Republic Honeydew and Basil Pops Michael McNamara/The Arizona Republic Martie Sullivan of Sweet Basil 1 small honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes6 basil leaves2 teaspoons lime juice2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup watermelon...
by | Jun 3, 2011 | Weirdness
from PunchBowl June 3, 2011 is National Donut Day Ah, the donut. Whether it’s powdered, jelly-filled, or frosted, this classic treat is always delicious, making National Donut Day a great reason to celebrate! Did you know that National Donut Day began as a fundraiser...