Welcome to The Point!

Jan 1, 2012 by

A personal message and brief introduction to the blog and my ramblings.

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A Flower in the City

Apr 16, 2012 by

A report on my experience with a nameless community in Southeast DC that dives into dumpsters for the homeless.

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Yes We Kony

Mar 30, 2012 by

A look at the Kony 2012 campaign and why it's gaining traction - and criticism.

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Defending Daisey

Mar 21, 2012 by

My defense of monologist Mike Daisey. I discuss journalism, art and activism. Where are the lines to be drawn?

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CPAC: Alone in the World

Feb 13, 2012 by

I’m pushing back against the wall, flinging my camera rig high above the crowd. I need this shot. A bulb of perfectly held hair...

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Gastronomy in Isolation?

Feb 13, 2012 by

I question: does food journalism need the qualifier?

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Thoughts on North Korea

Feb 1, 2012 by

How will North Korea fare in the coming months and years? Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions.

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On Human Imperfection

Jan 27, 2012 by

Why live under assumptions we know to be false? I examine perfection and its role as a motivating factor in our lives.

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Serendipity 3 – A Pricey...

Nov 29, 2011 by

An archived restaurant review from November, 2011 in which I review Serendipity 3 in Georgetown.

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The Assault on Tobacco at GW

Nov 14, 2011 by

An archived article from November 2011, a discussion on the importance of free will and regulation.

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Video: Occupy DC with GW Law S...

Nov 11, 2011 by

Robert Stephens, the GW Law student who was arrested at the Occupy Wall Street protests, gives me a tour of Occupy DC.

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Looking for a free meal?

Oct 15, 2011 by

A piece for the GW Patriot, in preparation for GWU parents weekend.

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Throwing Stones

Oct 4, 2011 by

An archived article from October 2011, in which I discuss Rick Perry's racially-charged scandal and question his decisiveness.

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Paul Krugman Hijacks 9/11

Sep 11, 2011 by

An archived article from September 2011, in which I lambast Paul Krugman for his politicization of the 9/11 attacks.

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The George Washington Family

Jul 29, 2011 by

An archived article from July 2011, this piece is my personal letter of thanks to the GWU community. As my grandfather was days from passing, the support from the university community was phenomenal. This is my expression of gratitude.

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Welcome to George Washington

Jun 30, 2011 by

An archived article from June 2011, the piece is an open letter (not just limited) to the incoming freshmen at George Washington. My personal summary of the GWU experience.

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Gastronomy Under Attack

May 1, 2011 by

An archived article from May 2011, in which I discuss the tradition of food and how progressive regulation may hurt the future of age-old cultures.

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CR’s Host Economic Forum

Feb 17, 2011 by

A short piece about an event with Rep. Rivera and Sen. Burr, both Republicans.

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Former Press Secretaries dish ...

Feb 7, 2011 by

An even write-up from GWU's Lisner Auditorium.

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Dec 7, 2010 by

An archived restaurant review from December 2010, in which I discuss Nando's Peri Peri in DC.

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Defending the Employees of the...

Nov 27, 2010 by

An archived article from November, 2011. A discussion on new practices for TSA agents and the choice to fly.

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Transgender Athlete Kye Allums...

Nov 13, 2010 by

An archived article from November 2010, in which I interview Westboro Baptist Church leader Shirley Phelps-Roper.

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Restaurant Review: Kotobuki

Nov 6, 2010 by

A short piece about the freshness of sushi and DC's Chef Abe.

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A Chinese Take-Out Essential

Oct 28, 2010 by

An archived review of Chinatown's favorite hole-in-the-wall.

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Up In Smoke: The Obama Marijua...

Oct 14, 2010 by

An archived article from October 2010, discussing Obama's 2008 campaign promises regarding medical marijuana - and questioning the results.

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Why I Love Extremists

Sep 24, 2010 by

An archived article from September 2010, in which the issue is raised and I examine extremism in the United States.

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Potenza: An Italian Delight

Sep 23, 2010 by

An archived review of Potenza in McPherson Square.

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One Big Mac with Ammonia, plea...

Sep 16, 2010 by

An archived article from September 2010, in which I discuss GMO's and their political value.

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Charity is Choice; Choose Wise...

Sep 10, 2010 by

An archived article from September 2010, in which I discuss the free will associated with charity - as well as the pressures involved.

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