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Logging onto that revered facebook account, we all know that there is a measure of excitement to see which six smiling faces—chosen, remember, at random—pop up in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen under “Friends at Harvard.” The last thing you want is to click on that person’s face, and see that they have ranked you as “stalkerish.” What of those poor souls who actually think that you’re good friends, only to find...
...Without chocolate we, the hungry and sugar-toothed, would still have donuts, ice cream, and the rest of the candy aisle. Without Johnny Depp, moviegoers who appreciate a finely chiseled jaw and even finer acting would have who? Jude Law?”) Really, all your pop culture delights are better satisfied online. If you have a TV jones, TelevisionWithoutPity.com not only increases the insanity by providing moment-by-moment recaps of what you missed, but also slams what you watch. When mentioning a certain character’s fashion choice on an episode of the much-beloved...
...Shakira begins with a religious monologue to God on “How Do You Do?” Opening with a Gregorian chant of the “Our Father” and church bells, the song has boundless potential, but abruptly changes into a spiritual pop opus with its haunting combination of Christian prayer, Arabic words, and Hebrew chanting. While the topic’s ambition is commendable, the song lacks the power of Madonna’s similarly-themed “Like a Prayer.” Shakira, who pens her own lyrics, excels with English...
...Bernard L. ParhamVery LoudThe Shout Out LoudsI fell in love with the Shout Out Louds as soon as I played their EP—which I recovered from the garbage can in the Record Hospital room at WHRB. Yes, it’s completely accessible, completely Swedish pop of the first order, and I’m not ashamed at all to say I adore it. While RH threw this one in the dumpster, I can assure you that this is the next big thing in “No, I heard of them first” indie rock...
Adding to retailers' worries is the fact that most shoppers aren't sure whether they should pop a cork or a Xanax. According to a TIME poll, 27% of respondents think the economy will deteriorate next year, while 26% feel it will improve. Some 38% said they are spending less this season, while 15% said they are spending more. Those mixed messages have economists puzzling over just what's making the consumer tick this holiday season. But they learn more about the science of shopping all the time, and a close look reveals how we are mustering the fortitude...