Hankins

Amarettowned

2007-08-27T16:42:32Z

In an attempt to purge nonessentials from e's pantry, I've taken aim at a large coffee sampler which was gifted last year. I've never been a fan of coffee; in fact, it's only since this summer's 6AM mornings that I've acquired a taste for the ter...

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Boomerangers

2007-08-04T14:17:34Z

Went to bed at 4AM. Woke up at 6AM and spent 3 hours tending to email. Though I despise every aspect of email management, I concede the unique (and considerable) satisfaction associated with slash-and-burning massive amounts of my inbox in one sit...

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As somebody who hates cliche, socially-influenced grammar structure...

2006-12-08T17:47:43Z

My paramount social grievance as of late is when people preface their arguments with self-aggrandizing qualifications in order to elevate their perceived authority. This formulaic approach can be manifested by the logic, "As somebody who [is an ex...

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Invitation to the Sociology of Religion

2006-07-18T22:14:20Z

Phil Zuckerman’s “Invitation to the Sociology of Religion” is an introductory text designed to be built upon with future readings. Because of this, his book is not very challenging in its contents or composition, nor offers much opportunity for pr...

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Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World

2006-07-18T22:07:28Z

I imagine composing a historical analysis of perpetual events spanning thousands of years would be challenging simply for the wealth of nonessential qualifying chaff one would have to include to communicate the full story: international politics,...

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