Monthly Archives: December 2013

After Work…

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes:

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Unappreciated

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Notes on “Skin Game”

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Skin Game” has the modest charm of a joshing tall tale or a comic folk ballad. Given its premise, which involves a bi-racial duo of con men who repeatedly allow the black partner to be sold into slavery … Continue reading →

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: …Maria Callas, on what would have been her 90th birthday. (and oh yeah, she could sing, too) Related Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Opera Singer Maria Callas (theloveoftech.wordpress.com)

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Poe’s Law

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Definition: Poe’s law, named after its author Nathan Poe, is an Internet adage reflecting the idea that without a clear indication of the author’s intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell the difference between an expression of sincere extremism and a … Continue reading →

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Hayek’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Friedrich Hayek received the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1974.  His acceptance speech contained the following jewel… “To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society … Continue reading →

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Mom Jeans Haiku

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Over heart-shaped rear Denim stretched like blue-hued bliss No low-rise bullshit

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the images to enlarge. …Veronica Lake. Both photos by A.L. “Whitey” Schafer.

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Crowdsourcing Dietary Science?

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: After my I posted on Resistant Starch a couple days ago, Richard Nikoley of the blog Free the Animal saw his pingback and dropped by to let me know he’d published a new post on the topic, … Continue reading →

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Carnevino at the Palazzo

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Apparently it’s Carnivore Weekend here at UR, because along with PR’s post about the dee-licious Umami Burger, I thought I’d share a few shots of one of Vegas’ best steakhouses. As the picture above shows, Carnevino is … Continue reading →

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