Culture Archive
Archives for September 2014
The reports that the US government threatened James Foley’s family if they tried to ransom him back are disturbing. They’re also connected to a broader US policy on ransoms.
The Mockingjay lives.
Cuban baseball players are getting kidnapped and extorted on their way to the US
Most Miss America contestants dance or sing a solo during the talent portion of the show, but Miss Ohio brought her puppet, Roxy
This essay perfectly understands why some are so confounded by the movement
An atypical episode looks at what it’s like when a human transforms into a vampire.
It’s the land of Harry Truman, Prince, and John Wayne. See why the Midwest is way more than a bunch of flyover states.
What if all of this season’s problems are bound up in the show’s protagonist?
Front Porch’s technology is used by hundreds of businesses and government agencies.
In less than a month, Marvel will put one of its favorite heroes to sleep. Wolverine, the hairy, Canadian bundle of muscle with the claws, will die on October 8, when the comic book The Death of Wolverine wraps up.
Is the Scottish independence referendum inspiring you to re-watch Braveheart? Go ahead, but don’t expect it to teach you anything about Scotland.
He is reportedly turning himself in to Texas law enforcement.
That’s double the risk of the average person.
It’s super catchy, but its lyrics promote mixed messages.
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