Monthly Archives: September 2012

Tennis Highlights

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: One of my favorite video forms of the YouTube era is the cutdown tennis match. Real-life tennis matches are just too damn long, you know? I played high school tennis; I’ve hung out with some excellent players; … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Sports, Television, The Good Life | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: When you feel yourself about to come down sick — what’s your favorite strategy?

Posted in Personal reflections | 5 Comments

Heaven’s Gate

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: So over on Facebook a friend posts an article from the New York Times suggesting time has been kind to Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate.  Cimino has gotten his own Final Cut, and is showing off his newly-restored four hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 7 Comments

Why Stop with a Little Snip-Snip?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: There’s a big controversy brewing over circumcision. I am not going to touch that one here. But since a lot of the arguments back-and-forth go beyond religious tradition and get to health implications, I will ask this:  why … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Photo of the Day: Pool Party

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.
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A Tale of Two Automobiles

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I encountered these cars in the exact same area, 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, just a few nights apart. Gee, I wonder which candidate each driver is voting for?

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Linkathon

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Smart stuff from Lloyd Fonveille about the Marlene Dietrich / Josef von Sternberg films. Some great pix too. Jill Duffy reviews the food at the Berlin and Kiev airports. These days, are there still many people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Linkathons, Movies, Politics and Economics | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: What’s your favorite way to learn new things and skills?

Posted in Personal reflections | 6 Comments

Learning from Las Vegas: the Duck v. the Decorated Shed

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While in Vegas, I was lucky enough to get a guided tour of the downtown area from a long-time resident who works for the Nevada Gaming Commission and I talked with another friend who’s a writer with … Continue reading →

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Friedkin

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I have long been a fan of William Friedkin’s movies.  Sure he has made his share of turkeys, but they are not that great in number.  And I have found a lot to like even among the films … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 7 Comments