Mumps, a personal marathon, a Columbia University non-sense and a former important law enforcement man in jail make this week's mix.
Old-fashioned mumps make comeback in Borough Park; 57 confirmed cases - Daily News
I heard about mumps during my childhood but never had it. I hope it it stays that way. More>
Block-a-Thon - New York Times
This man's journey around his block for more than 15 hours is a very Heraclitus thing. "You can not step twice into the same river." - More>
A Columbia Skyscraper Clouds Views for the University's Astronomy Students - Village Voice
More non-sense from academia. Good lord. - More>
Bernie Kerik's Tumble - New York Magazine
This man almost run Homeland Security during Bush's years. Now he is in jail. More>
