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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Backdoor Science Podcast
Backdoor Science- S2 Ep5
https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-season-2-1 This week, Backdoor Science investigates climate change. How does it happen, how do we know, and what will the consequences will be? Backdoor Science explores...
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Hannibal Season 2, Episode 1 review: A delicious appetizer
(Warning: this review contains spoilers for "Hannibal" Season 1.)“Hannibal” comes out swinging. Literally."Kaiseki" – the first episode of critical darling “Hannibal’s” second season –...
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Underwhelmed at the Oscars
The Academy Awards rolled into town this past Sunday, bringing with them a flurry of chiffon, satin and sequins. The Academy Awards is infamous...
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Landslide: The one where I deal with breaking up with a favorite band
I can remember my first breakup vividly. It had been a whirlwind relationship. We had met outside a concert one...
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Drought Doubt: Is the rain all good for Los Angeles?
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 reaction...
Backdoor Science Podcast
Backdoor Science – S2 Ep4
https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-s2-ep4 This week on Backdoor Science, Nick investigates allergy treatments and the geographical dependence of lactose intolerance. Chris reveals the latest research on epilepsy treatments,...
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'House of Cards' season two review: Toppled
The second season of Netflix’s original series “House of Cards” seems to view its story with actual contempt. It knows where it wants to...
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Rihanna is Vogue's March 2014 Cover Girl
I walked into the mail room today, expecting to only find a letter or a coupon from Spitz in my box. I was surprised...
