December 2014
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Martha by Name
spam poem #2 Hello how are you today I am Martha by name and I want us to be friends. I don’t know how you will feel about it I hope you wouldn’t mind We don’t know each other; I will give you every detail about myself soon yours Martha
Ask Jack: Paid Maternity Leave, Great Coffee + Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs column: Is it finally time for mandated paid maternity leave in the United States? And why would a job listing mention their “great coffee”?
My Internet Radio Playlist, 12/16/14
EPISODE #159: HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2014 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Aislers Set — “Christmas Song” Metronome — “Hanukkah Girl” Owl and Mouse — “Sandwich Girl” Grandaddy — “Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland” The Harlem Children’s Chorus — “Black Christmas” Belle & Sebastian — “Are You Coming Over for Christmas?” George Usher Group — […]
Acting Editor of JCI
I edited the current (fall/winter) issue of JCI, the Jersey City Independent‘s quarterly print publication. Here is a preview I wrote of the issue.
Ask Jack: Cutting at the Cafeteria, Car Naps + Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs column: How to deal with line-cutters at the work cafeteria. Plus, is it OK to nap in your car? Or is it just another indicator of the end of civilization?
Separated at Birth XXXIV
The cover of Haerts’ self-titled debut album and the cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 album Mother’s Milk
My Internet Radio Playlist, 12/9/14
EPISODE #158: JUSTICE for Michael Brown and Eric Garner The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Clash — “Know Your Rights” The Karl Hendricks Trio — “The Policeman’s Not Your Friend” KRS-One — “Sound of da Police” The Equals — “Police on my Back” Ian Rubbish and the Bizarros — “Hey Policeman!” Devo — “Don’t Shoot […]
Predicting John Sterling’s Home-Run Call for Didi Gregorius
Last week, the Yankees completed a three-team trade that landed them Didi Gregorius, a 25-year-old shortstop from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though not yet an outstanding offensive player, he shows a very strong glove and arm, and seems to have a lot of potential. Fans wonder if he will be an effective replacement for Derek Jeter […]
Ask Jack: Holiday Time at the Office + Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: The holiday season can add even more stress to the work environment!
Jack Silbert, curator