Monthly Archives: July 2009

Paulinho da Viola – Foi Um Rio que Passou em Minha Vida

Paulinho da Viola – Foi Um Rio que Passou em Minha Vida

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99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall E.J. Dionne, Jr. on the problem with “teachable moments”: Since everybody seems to turn autobiographical during these “teachable moments,” I will exercise my right to do so, too. From the time I was … Continue reading

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The Rolling Stones (Double treat)

The Rolling Stones (Double treat =)

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Command a Room Like a Man

Command a Room Like a Man I can only think of one person who would find this post useful (and in the same time remotely flattering) but I doubt he’s a reader of fireEXIT. Be that as it may the … Continue reading

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I wouldn’t trust Google with my personal info

I wouldn’t trust Google with my personal info When I read in the pages of this newspaper this month that the Conservative Party was planning to transfer people’s health data to Google, my heart sank. The policy described was so … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the College Dorm

The Evolution of the College Dorm From the monastic rooms of world’s first campuses to today’s luxury residence halls, TIME examines the ever-changing ways that students live. Watch the slideshow here.

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An Easy Way to Increase Creativity

An Easy Way to Increase Creativity Creativity is commonly thought of as a personality trait that resides within the individual. We count on creative people to produce the songs, movies, and books we love; to invent the new gadgets that … Continue reading

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The Real News From Pakistan

The Real News From Pakistan Ten years ago Pakistan had one television channel. Today it has over 100. Together they have begun to open up a country long shrouded by political, moral and religious censorship—taking on the government, breaking social … Continue reading

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The Way We Have Become: A Surfeit of Seeming

The Way We Have Become: A Surfeit of Seeming We are the bees of the invisible. –Rainer Maria Rlike, Letters To be visible all the time –to live in a swarm of eyes– surely that leaves its mark on the … Continue reading

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The Rolling Stones – Dead Flowers

The Rolling Stones – Dead Flowers Update: OMG! What is this doing here at 9.00 am? (Oh well … =)

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