Monthly Archives: October 2012

Greece and Econ

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A fun snapshot of how things really go down in Greece. Link tks to the wonderful HBD Chick. Did I ever mention one of my biggest misgivings about how econ is usually done? If it were up … Continue reading →

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Jim Kalb on the 1960s

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Jim Kalb’s recent piece about the 1960s is an enlightening one, even for a reader with no interest in the Catholic angle. Great passage: The ‘60s claimed to be about liberation. In fact, they were much more about the … Continue reading →

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“Until They Get Me”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In 1916 Frank Borzage made a terrific early western, entitled “The Pilgrim.” It starred Borzage himself in the role of a drifter whose gallantry is brought to the fore by the plight of a lovely girl. … Continue reading →

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Question Lady Question

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: Do you think it’s necessary to be self-centered in order to create art/movies/books/music?

Posted in Art | 8 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: What do you do to prevent yourself from coming down with colds or flus?

Posted in Food and health | 11 Comments

“Sana”

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I love this ultra-exultant dance track from the soukous star Kanda Bongo Man. There’s enough genius guitar and bass work in it to send a fan soaring clear into the next century. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzN2K7zRtWo Here’s another happy Kanda Bongo Man … Continue reading →

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Linkathon

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Thom Mayne needs to be stopped. Link tks to Fabrizio del Wrongo. It’s good to be a retired EU bureaucrat. Nothing if not a dynamo. Birth Tourism Yarn Du Jour. A beautiful nude of Lee Miller by Man … Continue reading →

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The Tea Party: Today’s Marauding Civilization-Crushing Nomads?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Yeah, I know they aren’t literally nomads, although I do bet RV ownership tracks well with Tea Party membership. But first, I present the contortions of Frank Rich: http://nymag.com/news/politics/elections-2012/tea-party-2012-10/ A few paragraphs will do it. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Economics | 9 Comments

“The Happiest Days of Your Life”

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The best of the classic English comedies are predicated on notions of Englishness. They use it as both a decorative element (as flavoring) and as an intensifier — because nothing is quite so funny as an … Continue reading →

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Michael Pollan, AMA

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Has the Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) session become one of journalism’s — or at least the web’s — most vital and useful forms? I often get more out of making my way through those things than … Continue reading →

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