Episode 024: Dreaming of Sugar Plums
Sun 31 Dec 2006 – 19.06
Joaquin is back! Scott and Joaquin sit down in the wee hours of Christmas morning to talk about … nothing really. But it’s all good.
Aminal
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Cheesecake Factory
The Bonetti Episode (London)
The Kim Episode (Wales)
How to Survive a Zombie Attack
Tur-Duck-en
cajunspecialtymeats.com
extinct birds (Dodo, Passenger Pigeon)
Art School Confidential
Wynton Marsalis – Crescent City Christmas Card
Ella Fitzgerald – Wishing You a Swinging Christmas
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Sat 30 Dec 2006 – 16.33
Remember a few weeks ago when I posted that article about how 95% of people have pre-marital sex? (if not, here is a link) Well, the Village Voice has an interesting article about chastity in the 21st century and gives a glimpse of what its like to be post-teenage and obstinate. Worth a read, if you sympathise empathise with the soldiers of Diana. (we don’t need your sympathy, sluts)
Article Here
Also, Jane magazine has a blog where some girl called Sarah writes “The Virgin Chronicles”. Essentially the Anti-Sex in the City. I think I’ll write to her and see if she wants to come on twentyhood.
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– 12.26
Here is a little gem about the phenomenon of children moving home after college. Are they an economic burden on their parents? Is this the sign of a dangerous social shift? Find out.
By the way, they are calling it “adultolescence”. Personally, I think twentyhood is much catchier. For the record, the only person I know who didn’t return home after earning the bachelor’s is Jay, who landed squarely on my couch for a period after graduation.
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Episode 023: Meet the Fockers, part II
Mon 25 Dec 2006 – 15.33
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Laura Bonetti
Holiday Wine
Yellowtail
Miracle on 34th St.
Love, Actually
It’s a Wonderful Life
The most depressing day of the year, Jan 22ish
Lily Cates 2
Brian Tobin
The Spies – MySpace site
Joaquin plays in Aminal
Chris Pax
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Episode 023: Meet the Fockers, part I
Sun 24 Dec 2006 – 10.51
Scott has an empty chair beside him, let’s see who sits down!
Jay Stefanelli
First Annual Cheesy Holiday Sweater Cocktail Party
E! Channel
Friday Night Lights
Santa Image Search
Veer.com
iStockphoto.com
Chanukkah Harry
Firefly
Lily Cates
Word Roots
The GRE
Whiskey in Egg Nog
Egg Nog Lattes at Starbucks
Book recommendation: The Long Emergency by Howard Kunstler
Book recommendation: Time’s Arrow by Martin Amis
Book recommendation: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Book recommendation: Ulysses by James Joyce (chapter 10)
Gwen Stefani yodeling
Finnegans Wake by James Joyce
BBC Radio 4 – In Our Time: The History of Hell
Emily Gruenwald
Synesthesia
Berklee College of Music
NPR Radio – From the Top
Dar Williams
This Bird Has Flown – You Won’t See Me
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Pete Fontana
JK Rowling.com
Book 7 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
PotterCast special episode
LeakyLounge.com – conversation on Hallows
Carnivale
Order of the Phoenix - IMDb
Hugo Weaving
A Scanner Darkly
“The Guy From Prison Break”, Lane Garrison
The scandal involving Mr. Garrison
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Wed 20 Dec 2006 – 14.40
New research has uncovered that 95% of people, both men and women, have pre-marital sex. This comes in direct contrast to the years of government-funded research which has seeped into the common knowledge. Also interested to note is that according to the study, the percentages have remained steady for generations. Something to share with your grandparents over Christmas dinner.
Ok, so you’re probably asking “what’s with all the sex talk”. Well, let’s be honest, twenty-somethings are horny and attractive and have nothing better to do. At least 95% of them.
Personally, I’d like to see some research done on the other 5% of people. Or as I like to call them, the “Top 5%”. That’s where societies answers are sure to be found.
posted by Scott in relationships.
Tue 19 Dec 2006 – 12.05
Questions Couples Should Ask (Or Wish They Had) Before Marrying
The New York Times has compiled an interesting, yet relevant, list of things to ask your potential life-mate. I’d say this is a good idea for any of us looking to tie the proverbial knot.
For example:
4) Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental?
Translation: “please don’t tell me you take pills to avoid going crazy” or “your momma is fat, does that mean you will be too?”
Like I said, important questions to ask. Maybe we’ll talk about this in our upcoming dating episode. Who knows when that will be.
(maybe this is why I’m single.)
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Wed 13 Dec 2006 – 12.26
Thank god that’s over. Teenagehood, that is. Of course, when we’re in our 30s, we’ll probably say the same things about twenty-somethings.
Here is scientific proof about why teens do stupid shit. Have a read. Not to spoil the article, but the answer, as you might guess, is ‘their brains’.
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Mon 11 Dec 2006 – 14.52
Yet another interesting article on the subject of money. This time, something that we young professionals sometimes neglect to scrutinize – taxes. In short, it’s not what you make, but what you keep.
Unlike most of the articles I come across, this one actually has numerical examples. Give it a read, call me out.
How to Keep More of What You Make
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The Biggest Gamble of Your Life (Is College Worth It?)
Fri 08 Dec 2006 – 11.01
Came across a great article today about the ever-frantic economics of a University education. Lots of statistics and figures to mull over. Worth a read when you have a minute.
In 2005, young people (ages 18-25) in the US gambled $67 billion. Not in Vegas or online poker rooms, but on a betterment program called college. Their hope is that the monies they are spending will allow them to earn more money over their lifetime. Many are paying for this wager by amassing a mountain of debt that will take years to pay off. Is it a good wager? …
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