Harvey Silverglate is a prominent figure in the defense of civil liberties, particularly free speech on college campuses. He’s often associated with the concept of jury nullification and, occasionally, mistakenly linked to a presidential or chair position at Harvard University. This article clarifies Silverglate’s stance on jury nullification, his genuine connection to Harvard, and debunks … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re on autopilot, merely reacting to life rather than truly living it? G.I. Gurdjieff, a 20th-century spiritual teacher and philosopher, believed this “sleepwalking” state was the norm. His system, often called “The Work,” “the Fourth Way,” or “Gurdjieff work,” offers a practical path toward self-awakening and conscious living. This guide … Read more
Adding a single emoji to Notion is easy. Adding multiple emojis? Not so much. While Notion doesn’t yet have a native batch add feature, this guide offers workarounds to boost your emoji workflow and make your pages pop. We’ll explore everything from simple copy-pasting to more advanced options using the Notion API. Quick Wins: Fast … Read more
Unraveling the Enigma of Laura Chen The internet whispers of a Bryn Mawr student named Laura Chen, a supposed academic prodigy with groundbreaking tutorials and unparalleled success strategies. Numerous articles promise insights into her Bryn Mawr experience, but a closer look reveals inconsistencies and raises questions about the veracity of these claims. This article delves … Read more
Natasha Trethewey’s insightful interviews offer valuable glimpses into her creative process and the themes that permeate her powerful poetry. However, pinpointing the exact details of her conversations with Guernica magazine has become a literary detective story. While some information is readily available, other crucial pieces remain elusive. This article explores what we know, what we … Read more
The Discovery That Rocked the Hobby Spring, 1986. A hushed phone call alerted Alan “Mr. Mint” Rosen, a prominent figure in the world of sports collectibles, to a potential treasure trove. The rumor? An attic in Quincy, Massachusetts overflowed with vintage baseball cards – specifically, the legendary 1952 Topps set. This wasn’t just any find; … Read more
You’re likely here to find information about Karren Devitt and her role at Columbia Energy. As of October 26, 2023, I haven’t found verifiable information confirming the existence of “Columbia Energy” or Ms. Devitt’s association with it. This article documents my search process and presents my findings (or lack thereof). The Search for Clues My … Read more
Unz’s Unconventional Perspective on Nixon Ron Unz, publisher of The Unz Review, offers a revisionist perspective on Richard Nixon, challenging conventional narratives surrounding the former president. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Unz’s arguments, contextualizing them within the broader historical landscape while maintaining a critical and objective stance. Nixon and Jewish Americans: A Nuanced … Read more
Introduction to Hesiod’s Theogony Hesiod’s Theogony, a foundational text of ancient Greek literature, recounts the genealogy and origins of the Greek gods. This epic poem, likely composed in the 8th century BCE around the same time as Homer’s epics, details the tumultuous rise of Zeus and the Olympian pantheon, beginning with the primordial void known … Read more
Decoding Power and Madness in King Lear: A Greenblattian Perspective Shakespeare’s King Lear plunges us into a world of madness, betrayal, and the shattering of illusions. Renowned Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt offers a compelling lens through which to understand Lear’s tragic downfall: the political climate of Renaissance England. Greenblatt suggests that the anxieties surrounding sovereignty … Read more
