Pop Culture

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    Boston

    I just read the latest marathon-bombing news this morning.  At least some of it.  Was surprised at the level of some of the response. Two kids shut down Boston?  And got the attention of the entire nation?  And were killed/apprehended almost live on nationwide TV? …

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    Obama Won, Grab Your Water Pistols and Head for the Hills!

    While many were downcast by the election results, others were thrilled.  Among the latter… Popular Science Magazine.  Here is a quote from their Wednesday article: What a relief, many of us thought this morning. We re-elected a president who supports public funding for research (truthfully,…

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    Differences

    Pop cans here in Israel are made from thicker aluminum than I’m used to.  This makes them heavier – this MEANS I always think there’s more pop in my can than there really is.  I’m continually disappointed as I go for that laast sip and……

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    3,000 Years, Baby

    Do you wonder what the #1 watched YouTube clip is? The answer: Justin Bieber’s music video, “Baby.” Over 483 million hits. You know how much time that represents? Imagine someone watching that clip over and over again from cradle to the grave. Now, multiply that…

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