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Sex and Social Disorders

I’m not sure how a comic like writer Matt Fraction and artist Chip Zdarsky’s Sex Criminals #5  got past an editor. It’s not bad (in fact, I would say it’s one... Read more

By April 30, 2014

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Depeche Mode and Slow Style

Depeche Mode is a collection of the most swagged out and awe-inspiring men of our time. “101” is one of the greatest concerts of all time. Dave Gahan literally rose... Read more

By April 28, 2014

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The MLBeat: The Next Replay Saga

Every baseball fan has at least one particular missed call that sticks in their mind and has no plan on ever leaving. For me it came in game two of... Read more

By April 26, 2014

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NFL Draft Advice: How to Survive

The NFL draft is fast approaching and if you ever tune in to ESPN or a similar sports network you’ve surely seen the hype machines talking up or down certain... Read more

By April 25, 2014

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The Case for Community: Part II

The following article is the second part of The Case for Community. The first part was posted last Tuesday and can be found here. Welcome back to “The Case for... Read more

By April 24, 2014

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Whistle While you Work

Earworm (n)—that catchy, though sometimes unwarranted, 2-4 bar melody that won’t seem to get out of your head. My roommates and I are always humming. Sometimes we’ve all caught on... Read more

By April 23, 2014

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The Power of the Photo

We spend a lot of money on big, new, fancy cameras in order to capture perfection: a golden sunset over clear Caribbean waters, a young budding poppy hidden among a... Read more

By April 23, 2014

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Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That: Who Still Cares about the Grumpy Young Bat?

Writer Scott Snyder and Artist Greg Capullo’s Batman series is a line that I have been recommending to people since the start of the DC Comics continuity reboot back in... Read more

By April 22, 2014

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Mad Men  premiere impresses

Missed the Mad Men premiere last weekend? No worries! Ian Philbrick breaks down the episode, so that you’re all set for episode two! Don Draper (Jon Hamm) has never looked... Read more

By April 20, 2014

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Elgin Baylor: The Father of Flight

Because sports fans are obsessed with categories, we tend to associate each basketball position with a specific set of skills and responsibilities. The center towers over the rest and sparks... Read more

By April 20, 2014

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Henry at RFK: The Changing MLS

Last Saturday night, I found myself sitting in the concrete husk of an arena called RFK Stadium.  I was there to watch DC United take on the New York Red... Read more

By April 19, 2014

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Only Lovers Left Alive  is "cool"

Pale-skinned, blood-sucking creatures of the night, spend their time listening to obscure music and traipsing around the ruins of Detroit. No, this isn’t a documentary about Midtown, but you can... Read more

By April 19, 2014

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Critical Voices: Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty

Following the artist’s declining presence in the US since his initial splash on to the top charts in 2010, Talk Dirty is Jason Derulo’s shameless attempt to emulate the “Top... Read more

By April 18, 2014

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Martin Brodeur: A True Devil

Sports, for a variety of reasons, have always meant a lot to me. As the child of first generation immigrants, watching sports represented joining American culture. My parents weren’t really... Read more

By April 17, 2014

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Critical Voices: Ingrid Michaelson, Lights Out

  In some ways, Ingrid Michaelson is like Nutella: sweet, addicting, and great in endless creative combinations. This has certainly proven to be the case in her latest release, Lights... Read more

By April 17, 2014

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Land Art Rocks!

Brown twisting twigs support white and pastel pink flowers. The blooms’ sweet scent floats in the warm breeze running off the Tidal Basin while, across the water, the flowers blend... Read more

By April 16, 2014

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A Song of Fire, Ice, and Smooth Jazz

[youtube id=”s7L2PVdrb_8″ width=”600″ height=”350″] It’s Sunday at 9PM. You and your friends gather around your television—or more likely, the HBO GO screen on your laptop—and settle in for the new... Read more

By April 16, 2014

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The Team, The Time, The 2006-07 Islanders

Over the next few months, Halftime writer Joe Pollicino will re-examine some of the favorite teams, players, and moments from his halcyon days of fanhood. 30th out of 30. That’s... Read more

By April 16, 2014

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Harley Quinn’s Craziness Is Outstanding

Character development in the superhero genre is harder than you would think. With numerous writers and artists presenting the cape and cowl crowd over and over again, it’s hard for... Read more

By April 15, 2014

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Mickelsatire: Crowley Does the Masters

Area Golfers Head to Local Courses, Remember How Shitty They Are at Golf BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA – After four straight days of Masters binge-watching, throngs of area golfers hit the links... Read more

By April 15, 2014