The blogs of INTHEFRAY Magazine, the award-winning online publication devoted to issues of identity and community. http://inthefray.org Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:54:20 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://inthefray.org/images/M_images/1.png http://inthefray.org The blogs of INTHEFRAY Magazine, the award-winning online publication devoted to issues of identity and community. http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2900&Itemid=161 My last experience playing a musical instrument of any kind was about 15 years ago. I was in the supposedly soundproof practice rooms of my college’s music building. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:10:38 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2899&Itemid=161 Here's one of the most concise pieces I've seen detailing the genocide in Darfur (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/20/60minutes/main2111909.shtml). Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2898&Itemid=161 Everyone (even the president (http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060131-10.html)) talks about America's addiction to oil, and this recent debate over offshore drilling (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/washington/17pelosi.html) has made me think that the addiction analogy is a useful way to think through the issues. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2872&Itemid=161 Using eco-friendly cleaners is simple, cheap, and much better for the environment than harsh chemical cleansers. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:43:55 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2869&Itemid=161 I was sitting on the floor at the Barnes and Noble at Union Square in Manhattan a few weeks ago, perusing random art magazines, simultaneously enjoying the people-watching all too much. While reading a page dedicated to German graffiti art, I overheard the conversation of two teenage-looking Hispanic boys. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2871&Itemid=161 Actually, the study claims to show a relationship between abstinence from alcohol drinking and depression, but what about those poor mice? Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2867&Itemid=161 I was disturbed by this report (http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/08/atheist.soldier/index.html) that a former Baptist, now atheist, soldier is alleging discrimination in the Army because of his beliefs. He served two tours of duty in Iraq, but he claims he was ostracized and even threatened after he refused to pray with other soldiers. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2866&Itemid=161 I was hungry the other day at the pharmacy (never a good idea), and so I bought a can — okay, two cans — of Pringles. Then I read today that the makers of Pringles successfully argued (http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article4272791.ece) before a British tax court that the Pringle is not a potato chip. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2860&Itemid=161 Watching Artificial Intelligence A.I. recently made me think about what this flawed, profound film has to say about the meaning of loss and our own future as a species. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100 http://inthefray.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2859&Itemid=161 On this July 4th as many are celebrating the nation's independence by watching traditional fireworks displays, revelers should take note that these customary shows are an environmental detriment. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:40:48 +0100