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Author: Allan Lasser

Urban Planning Model
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In Urbanized, Cities on the Silver Screen

November 8, 2011November 7, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - 1 Comment

A review of Gary Hustwit’s Urbanized, which was screened on November 4th at the MFA. It looks at the role urban design plays in shaping everyday life.

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Real Estate’s Newest Album is Really Okay

October 25, 2011October 24, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - 1 Comment

The best part of Days, Real Estate’s sophomore release, is the title. It perfectly encapsulates everything about the album. Set in the past, Days expounds upon the youthful restlessness that was …

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10 Lenox Street
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Building Peace, Word by Word

October 19, 2011October 18, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - Leave a Comment

Late Tuesday afternoon I entered 10 Lenox Street, an old tudor nestled in the wooded suburb just south of the MassPike. In the foyer there was a table offering cheeses, …

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Falling for Post-Rock at Brighton Music Hall

September 29, 2011September 29, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - Leave a Comment

I have the feeling that being a post-rock band is a lot like being a high-schooler: there’s a desperate need to differentiate and form a unique identity, all while still …

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Downloaded Apps
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That’s a Spicy iPhone: The Quad Tests Cooking Apps

September 18, 2011September 19, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - 6 Comments.

     Forewarning: if you are stuck in a kitchen-less BU dorm, this article is not for you. This article is for everyone lucky enough to have access to a …

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Acronym Guide
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A Freshman’s Guide to Acronyms at BU

September 4, 2011September 3, 2011 - by Allan Lasser - 6 Comments.

  Boston University is a school of acronyms through and through. You can eat dinner at the GSU and then go to an event hosted by PC or SAO, enjoy …

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