MargaretC

We don't necessarily need to constantly interact with people “around” us on the web. The sensation of being in the quiet companionship of someone else, like reading next to them in a cafe, is what we're missing. The sense of ambiently sharing space – of being co-present – while engaged in other activities is a staple of shared public spaces that

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Sea Buckthorn Oil Helps Dry Eye

15-Sep-2012, 11:37

I have had dry eye since 1998, when I had LASIK surgery. Over time, I have been able to manage it with Restasis, TranquilEyes goggles, flax oil, drops, etc., but still suffered frequent flare-ups that required the use of an optical steroid to quell. About three months ago, I started taking sea... See more

One of my (many) contrarian beliefs is that we do not have strong enough preferences. We often blame social media or the speed of information as the reason why we’re easily distracted, but the real reason behind our inability to focus has less to do with the sheer quantity of media and more to do with our laziness when it comes to distinguishing... See more

collection of masterful short stories in Julio Cortazar's sophistocated, powerful and gripping style.

'Julio Cortazar is truly a sorcerer and the best of him is here, in these hilariously fraught and almost eerily affecting stories' Kevin Barry

A grieving family home becomes the site of a terrifying invasion. A frustrated love triangle, brought... See more