Jack Silbert
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!
Movie Review: Dumb and Dumber To
1.5 stars out of 5 It’s weird to think how much has changed since I saw the original Dumb and Dumber for the first time, which was about two weeks ago on Comedy Central. You see, back in 1994, I avoided Jim Carrey movies. I’d enjoyed him in the short-lived 1985 TV series The Duck […]
Movie Review: Foxcatcher
4 stars out of 5 On March 24, 2006, I was face-to-face with director Bennett Miller and was pretty pissed at the guy—but I’ll save that anecdote for another time. For now I’ll say that, personal feelings aside, I’m a big fan of his work. All four of his features range from very good to […]
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