John Durkin
What the hell does this even mean? 3-6 months is a pretty flexible time window. Hasn't an attack been likely since September 11, 2001? Should I seal myself into my home with duct tape again, or just be on the lookout for suspicious people in scuba gear? Anyway I posted this particular blog article as my source for the fantastic pic.
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Debunking 'Green Living': Combatting Climate Change Requires Lifestyle Changes, Not Organic Products
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A Geodesic Dome Promises Fish from the Sky
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TED's Taboo: What's Too Controversial for the Hipster Confab?
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Billr: The App for Dining on a Budget (Without Annoying Your Friends)
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What Country Has the Best Higher Education System?
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In a Majority-Minority Nation, Numbers Aren't Everything
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Facebook Doesn't Need Your Money; Invest in Africa Instead
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Juilliard Brings Online Music Education to the Masses
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Sleep Better: 4 Ways to Manipulate Your Melatonin Levels #30DaysofGOOD
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A Place in the Sun: 5 DIY Projects for Summer Lounging
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