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The Stakes: Future Sex And Rubber Bullets

Our podcast sits down with the author of a new book about our ever-changing relationships.

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The Stakes: Future Sex And Rubber Bullets

William Ury: The walk from "no" to "yes" | Video on TED.com

William Ury, author of “Getting to Yes,” offers an elegant, simple (but not easy) way to create agreement in even the most difficult situations — from family conflict to, perhaps, the Middle East. William Ury is a mediator, writer and speaker, working with conflicts ranging from family feuds to boardroom battles to ethnic wars. He's the author of “Getting to Yes.” added by: Vierotchka

Columbia Writing Professor Sends World’s Haughtiest Email to Former Students [Academia]

Janette Turner Hospital is the author of Orpheus Lost and other books, and a professor at Columbia. She sent MFA students at her old school, the University of South Carolina, the following note about their inferiority. It is amazing. More

Seinfelds’ Veggie Tales End Happily…for Now

Turns out there is still room in the mashed-veggies market for Jessica Seinfeld. A judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit brought by the author of a for-kids cookbook who accused…

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Camper Bike

Artist Kevin Cyr fashioned a “camper bike” — or a fully functioning RV perched on the back of a bicycle. Family vacation roadtrip (for one!) Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment

iPhone Dinosaur Dock

Where prehistoric meets modern: the iPhone Dinosaur Dock. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment

David Cross’ Book Jacket

This is the author blurb for his book I Drink For A Reason . I didn't know he was from Atlanta! (I knew that he was fucking Amber Tamblyn.) Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment