March 2010
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Hyper-real signification-practices, indeed →
Through a short excursion into the history of modern virology, it will be argued that far from being a matter of fact, pathogen virulence had to be “produced,” for example in petri-dishes, test-kits and hyper-real signification-practices.
From 2002, via twitter.com/carlzimmer
Parody, right?
Elena wants to buy some Webkinz stuff with real...
Her “persuasive essay” to that effect:
Dear Daddy,
I think I should get the Egyptian room for many reasons. One reason is that I’ve been looking for it for three years. Another reason is it would only come up once a year and it changes every hour*. The last reason is I would eat a beatle (sic) for it. Those are my reasons.
* I have no idea what this means.
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Some ugly strike dynamics at the MLSPU?
I support the players’ desire for free agency and higher minimum salaries. But it’s unfortunate if the upper crust of MLS players is driving the movement to strike. It certainly seems that the most vocal player reps are among the league’s élite. They can afford a strike in two ways: a) they earn the most; b) they’re the most recognizable, least replaceable names....