- Jack Bauer
24’s Agent Jack Bauer may have changed jobs, but one thing hasn’t changed: kicking ass. Enemies of the United States tremble at the mention of his name, and as long as Jack’s on the prowl, recess will be ready with the DVR and popcorn.
- Apple Downsizing
Don’t fret, Steve Jobs is downsizing Apple in all the right ways. With their announcement last week about the iPod Shuffle and Mac Mini, Apple is proving that small is the new big. iPod Shuffle and Mac Mini also come with shrunken price tags, making them not only super cool but super affordable as well.
- Whudat.com Tags
Everyone knows that Eminem’s real name is Marshall Mathers, and fans of MTV know that Snoop was born Calvin Broadus. But who knew that Method Man’s real name is Clifford Smith? The folks at Whudat.com, that’s who. The website’s government tags section lists the real life monikers for hip-hop’s biggest and not-so-big stars. Although the list includes the obvious (Usher’s real name is Usher Raymond), some of the entries illustrate why many of these artists opted for pseudonyms.
- Award Prognosticating
The Golden Globes might be a thing of the past, but award season is just getting under way with the granddaddy of them all to come Feb 27. Sadly, seeing who eventually takes home the statue isn’t nearly as fun as arguing about it a month ahead of time.
- Drop/Add Period
The first couple of weeks in January are the hottest time of year for Duke undergrads. Sleep in fellow seniors, it’s still drop/add period.
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