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Mashable shares a humorous review of "The Walking Dead" from Screen Junkies that pokes fun at the show while acknowledging it's still entertaining for zombie fans. via Mashable

A Mike Kelley retrospective opens at MoMA PS1. via fastcompany.com

Get smarter, according to Andrea Kuszewski, by focusing on activities that promote real learning instead of relying on brain training games for short-lived cognitive boosts.

A new study from the OECD finds a significant skills gap between adults in the US and their international peers in areas like literacy and math. via Marginal Revolution

Aquarium Drunkard mentions a "super-deluxe" edition of White Light/White Heat with unreleased performances from The Velvet Underground. via @aquariumdrunkard

Aquarium Drunkard reviews Analog Africa's "Return Flight to Ghana" album, a compilation of afro-funk, beat, heavy groove, highlife and soul music from Ghanaian artists between 1974-1983.

Will Oliver describes Beck's single “Gimme”, released September 20th, 2013, as "a blippy pop song that sounds like its forever lost in a half-dazed dream state". The single follows the release of two others by the artist that same year.

NYC punk legend Patti Smith will be playing two shows at Webster Hall on December 29th and 30th - tour dates are available.

This Consequence article argues that Daft Punk's song "Get Lucky" was not plagiarized, citing common chord progressions and unique production elements. via Consequence.

Complex provides a humorous approach to what it might be like to visit Kanye West's Manhattan loft. via Complex.

Inventory Magazine has a new post up about a pair of Nanamica Wool Fatigue Pants that are perfect for colder weather. via Inventory Magazine

Jack White's first performance of 2013 will be at a concert hosted by the Coen brothers in anticipation of their new film Inside Llewyn Davis.