Monthly Archives: April 2014

Linkage

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “In the decades ahead, should we be as white as we are today, we will be relentlessly driven toward mediocrity; or, become a sad shadow of our current self.” Michael Bloomberg, a member of the quasi-atheist … Continue reading →

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How “Liberal” Is the Climate on College Campuses?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Some interesting comments on the PC university from civil liberties lawyer Harvey Silverglate. I’m fond of pointing out how completely the “sticks and stones” rhyme has been replaced by . . . whatever rhyme is employed by … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Performance artist Maria Abramovic’s next piece will be a non-performance. Or maybe her non-performance is itself a performance? Contemporary art, bro. Vagina art. Like the Elgin Marbles returning to Greece. A long, throbbing list of penis euphemisms. What … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Catedral de la Almudena, Madrid, Spain. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Movie Still Du Jour

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Greta Garbo and John Gilbert in FLESH AND THE DEVIL (1927) Click on the image to enlarge.

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Plaintive White Guy Songs

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Samba Triste, Eliane Elias.  From Calle 54, Fernando Trueba’s film about Latin jazz. Elias appears once in the film but twice in the CD soundtrack.   Here’s a streaming version of That’s All it Was.

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It Was A Bright, Cold Day In April, And The Clocks Were Striking Thirteen…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes:

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Poem Du Jour: “Roman Wall Blues” by W.H. Auden

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Over the heather the wet wind blows,I’ve lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose.The rain comes pattering out of the sky,I’m a Wall soldier, I don’t know why.The mist creeps over the hard grey stone,My … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Deep Red”

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Nice riff on Saul Bass’ design for the”Vertigo” campaign.

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