April 2008

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The Question of Child Rearing

In a surprising turn of maternal contemplation, Caitlin Boersma imagines life with kids, which you’re often forced to do, even as a twenty-year-old.

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Monday, April 28th, 2008

The New Generation of Organization

Webtrepreneur Kevin Nguyen explores the tools of Google Docs and other sites geared to manage your shared work projects and your life.

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Friday, April 25th, 2008

Staff List: Muxtapes

The Bureau Staff share their streaming mix tapes, which tackle tough topics–such as sex, submarines, and vomit–through the power of song.

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

When It Comes to Books, Less is More

In a move that will probably upset fellow reading devotees, Jordan Barber applies the paradox of choice to books. By printing fewer titles and limiting selection, publishers can ensure a higher standard of literature.

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Monday, April 21st, 2008

Dating the Women of Literature

Literary chauvinist Jeff Merrion gives dating advice on a few characters from classic American fiction.

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Friday, April 18th, 2008

Belgium: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Nick Martens finds the only thing compelling enough to leave lovely Amsterdam: the Star Wars exhibit in Brussels.

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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Dating the Men of Indie Rock

Maneater Caitlin Boersma offers advice on dating some of indie rock’s sexiest most talented males.

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Monday, April 14th, 2008

Dating the Women of Indie Rock

Misogynist Kevin Nguyen gives a rundown of the pros and cons of dating some of indie rock’s most desirable females.

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Friday, April 11th, 2008

Netherlands: Cookie Cavalcade

Nick Martens reports from Amsterdam with an exclusive exposé on the dark secrets of the city’s chocolate cookie industry.

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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

The Future of Nintendo Wii Revealed

Super Smash Bros. Brawl addict Jordan Barber reveals a memo from Nintendo about future games, which hope to expand the console’s market reach with titles that annoying rhyme with Wii.

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