Archive for November 19th, 2008

Dispatches From A [Potential] Juror

November 19, 2008
By Melissa Sachs

* The names and dates have been changed to protect the innocent. Time: 7:46 pm, Thursday, October 30th, a few weeks until jury duty Receive jury duty summons in mail.  Turn in jury questionnaire with big letters written on it, “YES!  First time!!” Time: Some time between October 30th and November 10th Misplace jury...
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First AG from Queens?

November 19, 2008
By MrOink
First AG from Queens?

Though it may be not be official, news reports and conventional wisdom have it that Obama will nominate Eric Holder to be the next Attorney General. This would make him not only the first African-American Attorney General, but also (I believe) the first AG from Queens! (can someone confirm that he’s actually the first?...
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Verdict: Map Ref 41°N 93°W

November 19, 2008
By Fortuna Köln
Verdict: Map Ref 41°N 93°W

Yes, friends, it’s finally time to reveal the winner of Cover v. Original #3: Wire v. My Bloody Valentine (N/A as mp3). The original art-punks versus the original shoegazers. Two will enter, but only one will leave.
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Winter Tips From a JMIT

November 19, 2008
By Jewish Mother-in-Training

1) Carry a tub of aquaphor around. It’s nippy out, and no one wants some chapped lips on their nippys! (Sorry, I forgot to mention that this post wasn’t PG). No, but really. For us college gals (Me and……) it really is hard to find an outfit that’s appropriate for a party and the...
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