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...like 'religion'" and "had always regarded Vedanta philosophy, or yoga, as the ultimate in mystery-mongering nonsense." Here is the perfect skeptic's guide to faith, in which even the most vaporous of concepts is rendered with a brilliant everyday lucidity ("The Ego...is like a man who will stand right in front of you at a horse race...
...Sure, hip-hop legends like De La Soul have been known to pull off entertaining skits (“Brain-Washed Follower” is a stand-out example), KMD’s albums are peppered with them, and even “Madvillainy” features a somewhat light-hearted paean to the glories of “grass.” But having almost every track either begin and/or end with a skit seriously impacts the repeat listening capacity of the album...
...Community Builders] have consistently invited the participation of the tenant organization in our discussions in a manner that far exceeds the requirements of HUD regulations,” the members wrote. “We continue to hope the [Charlesview Residents Organization] will work with us rather than stand in the way of our common goal: the creation of much-needed new quality affordable housing for the Allston community...
...same students whose time is so precious that they can’t veer a few millimeters off course to let you by on the sidewalk. The same students who sip a $4 grande vanilla bullshit concoction while waiting for their treat. Even the lactose-intolerant kids stand in line, get their scoop, and throw it out, just so they can prevent a fellow student from getting a taste of Chunky Monkey...
...onlookers. The peasants here are greatly affected by the death of these birds, which they believe are a symbol of purity and grace. Since then some 140 dead swans have been found, and the village itself is under strict quarantine. Residents are not allowed to go far. They stand watching the boats go by, but the only craft allowed to dock in Maliuc are military vessels bringing food to the village. The old lady who found the swan, who only days earlier was proud to show visitors her small but well-cared-for flocks, has been compensated, but her birds...