LEISURE
05.09.2008by Susan Cook
It’s hard to feel out of place dressed
as Rukia from Bleach while standing
in a line of people ranging from
Inuyasha to Kingdom Hearts characters—
especially... by Evan McNamara
Russian Circles
Station
With the release of their previous EP, Enter, Russian
Circles generated about a metric ton of
buzz. The short offering showcased their... by Ilsa Shaw
Stream of Facts
Skittles are rumored to have been invented by
a man named Rick Walden, a worker for Mars
who became bored during a business meeting
and started to... by Ilsa Shaw
You wouldn’t think it, but there’s life
here. In the depths of a pitch-black
cavern, where the atmosphere is
ridden with hellish toxic fumes at a
feverish 165... by Susan Cook
Would you get sprayed in the face by pepper
spray? Doesn’t sound too appealing, right?
Wayne Perry apparently begs to differ. As a
self-defense instructor who travels... Me Issueby John Howard
Tina Fey must be one of the busiest people in
the world. From producing, writing and starring
in her new hit television show, 30 Rock, to making
an appearance in an... by Evan McNamara
The Ghost you Left Behind
When people think about the musical output of
Sweden, two things usually come to mind: death
metal, and ABBA. You can clearly imagine... by Susan Cook
What do you do if you love both apples and
grapes? You could always try Grāpples. They’re
Washington Extra Fancy or Fuji apples, depending
on which apples are... by Madeleine Villavicencio
My journey towards a refreshing and rewarding
concert experience after a very long, stressful
week started at approximately 2:57 p.m.
in the afternoon when I sat down... by Evan McNamara
Noyes
Noyes is the brainchild of guitarist Victor Villarreal,
former axe-man of a number of legendary
Chicago indie bands like Cap’n Jazz, Ghosts and
Vodka, and... by Ilsa Shaw
Stream of Facts
Until the 1800s, tomatoes were thought to be
poisonous. Their acceptance as a nutritional
food source in the United States was due to Colonel
Robert... 04.25.2008by John Howard
Stewart Lane has been married to the theatre
ever since his first experience with it: a production
starring the father of his best friend. It was
love at first sight... by Evan McNamara
Mysterious Mysteries’ self-titled EP is perhaps
one of the most cohesively written pieces of music
I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Even
though lyrics are... by Susan Cook
Why Bother Working for a
Living?
Have you finally unlocked all the new characters
in Smash Bros. Brawl? Then maybe it’s time to take
a step away from your... by Ilsa Shaw
Stream of Facts
Forty six years ago, a group of researchers decided
to administer LSD to an elephant. The
dose was 297 milligrams, about 3000 times the
level of a... 04.18.2008by John Howard
What do proms and psycho killers have in common?
Nothing, but they’re both in this movie.
Prom Night is a remake of the 1980 film titled (surprisingly
enough) Prom... by Evan McNamara
Hulk Rules
I have a unique fascination. I find it absurdly
entertaining when things are done horribly.
Whether it's zombie movies, crazy
commercials, or oddities... by Alecia Crawford
“Come on baby, let’s do the twist” blast from the speakers. The crowd went wild. Is it
the song that’s making the audience go crazy? Think again—it’s the very first... by Ilsa Shaw
Quiz
1. Which YouTube “Top 10” list is Judson Laipply’s
“Evolution of Dance” video not on?
a. Most Viewed
b. Most Discussed
c. Most Favorited
d. Most Rated
2... 04.11.2008by Susan Cook
“¿Dónde quedan los servicios?” That’s a pretty important
thing to know how to say while traveling
in Spain. Thankfully, Bottles In Translation has
come to your... |
