Oedipus Tyrannos (Oedipus Rex) — Brief Introduction

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Coronavirus Tribute to Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” (1942)

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Those mean fake news people at the Washington Post are at it again, this time publishing a vivid simulation of the effect of social distancing

Those mean fake news people at the Washington Post are at it again, this time pushing a series of four simulations that vividly illustrate the impact of social distancing. Where do they get off, creating clear and informative graphics to illustrate a scientific principle? What do they think they’re doing, some kind of public service?…

Social Distancing: Because the Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few

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Timeline of Donald J. Trump’s Statements on Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Outsiders Closing after Friday Night’s Show

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Toasty Warm Bed (designed by drunk AI neural net)

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The Outsiders — four sold-out weekday matinees; four more performances this weekend

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This is what audience members are saying about Prime Stage Theatre’s production of The Outsiders

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Outsiders. Four sold out matinees this coming week. — Prime Stage

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