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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Letter from China: Big Underpants Again
Fenster writes: I wrote previously about the Rem Koolhaas CCTV building in Beijing. The one they call Big Underpants, the one whose photo should be viewed through cheesecloth for proper effect, given Beijings’ chronic haze. In fact some days you … Continue reading
2 Higher Education Readings
Fenster writes. CS50x is not the new Acura model. It is Harvard’s Introduction to Computer Science course, the one it offered free as part of its EdX initiative. CS50x is Harvard College’s introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Technology
Tagged Bowdoin, education, EdX, Harvard, Harvey Mansfield, National Association of Scholars
1 Comment
Might Makes Right!
Fenster writes: Or might makes right? As always, it’s your decision. Which reminds me. You can make fun of Dan Brown all you want (and here is a spirited defense of his latest oovruh). But The DaVinci Code was if … Continue reading
Linkage
Paleo Retiree writes: Should all Americans be given a basic monthly income? Con artist of the year. “I’m 40 years old going on 65,” says an ex-lineman. “God knows what I’ll feel like when I’m actually 65 years old.” Why … Continue reading
Egalitarianism Question
Paleo Retiree writes: Shouldn’t the anti-stereotyping crowd be more worked-up than they are about the habit bookstores have of segregating some magazines into “Men’s Interest” and “Women’s Interest” sections? Isn’t it unfair to make — no, to impose — the … Continue reading
Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Personal reflections, Politics and Economics, Sex
Tagged gender, magazines, politics, sex
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“Margot at the Wedding”
Blowhard, Esq. writes: Let’s tick the boxes: absent mothers, actors blubbering, adult ADHD, adultery, anxiety, Asperger’s, Barely Legal, “Before you gave me your sweater I didn’t realize I was cold,” betrayal, borderline personality disorder, child abuse, college professors, croquet, divorce, … Continue reading
Linkage
Blowhard, Esq. writes: GQ presents its list of the 21 books from the 21st century every man who wants to bang an NPR listener should read. The intro says they spent “months” creating the list which is surprising given that it … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Linkathons
Tagged Big Brother, in vitro meat, Los Angeles, Photoshop
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Real Men Don’t Like Marxism
epiminondas writes: I lift weights. So sue me.
Posted in Politics and Economics
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The Glamour of Farming
Blowhard, Esq. writes: During this year’s Super Bowl, only one ad caught my attention. Take a look:
Blowhard, Esq.
Callowman
Sherbrooke
Eddie Pensier
Enzo Nakamura
Epaminondas
Fabrizio del Wrongo
Fenster
Brundle Guy
Glynn Marshes
Paleo Retiree
Atypical Neurotic
Question Lady
Sax von Stroheim
Sir Barken Hyena
The Mistaken
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