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Don’t be afraid to play with your food: The case for reading the blurb and a simple black bean recipe

When you sit down to find a recipe, what are you searching for? You may have 10 minutes, an appreciation for authenticity, a peanut...

This dude I met on the street

I’m wandering through the fog down backstreets, alleyways, and riverside footpaths at around about midday, dead phone, alone, dressed a bit too warm, and...

Four Days in Jujuy

My world has always been small. I was born in a tiny New England town of 2,000 people. The city I've lived in for...

A List of Differences Between Here and Home (With a Very British Reference At The End)

1. I’d believe that the Earth was rhomboid and President Donald Trump would lead us into an age of peace and prosperity before I’d...

Bear Market Investing

Author: William Pottenger Avoiding losses during a bear market is simpler than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the key is to do nothing.If your portfolio is a...

Redefining normal

Author: Jane Drinkard Sept. 16 was the 3-week anniversary of my time here in Cuba. It’s funny how people always ask you after returning from experiences...

Welfare States

Author: William Pottenger Welfare states ensure the economic security of its citizens by utilizing vehicles such as free higher education, universal health care, day care, etc....

The irony of the NCAA bracket leak

Author: Devon Deraad In today's digital world, keeping information secure is more difficult than ever. In the world of entertainment — from music, to movies, to...

Backdoor Science Episode 3 – Toxicology

Author:  https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-episode-3 Have you ever wondered about how your body handles toxic chemicals? Do you wonder what creates a hangover? Do you want to hear about...

A blind man in India

Author: Ben Poor "I have seen every American film," my language tutor Ajit boasts as we sip chai in the hot Indian sun. This is a bold...

Drought Doubt: Is the rain all good for Los Angeles?

Author: Jill Goatcher In case you didn't notice this weekend, it rained in Los Angeles. A lot. As an Oregonian I normally make fun of the local's...

‘Organic is a polluted word’

Author: Ben Poor "Catch up," I mutter to myself, thinking of an old joke as I continue searching amongst the well-sized leaves. At last, I see...