Monthly Archives: May 2014

Naked Lady of the Week: Marta E

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In the spirit of staying current, I present to you Marta E, one of newest of the top-rated models featured on the upscale nude site, MetArt. It seems she hasn’t appeared anywhere but Met, and all of … Continue reading →

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“Lawyer Man” (1933)

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I enjoyed this Pre-Code film directed by William Dieterle starring William Powell as Anton Adam, a lawyer who is “just a small time mouse trying to be a big time rat.” Tired of defending nobodies on the Lower … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Peleș Castle, Sinaia, Romania. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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UR Explainer: Kaley v. United States

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In the Washington Post, George Will highlights one of the more rotten fruits of this country’s War on Drugs — the government’s use and abuse of civil forfeiture laws. Under these “laws,” the government is authorized to … Continue reading →

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Towards a New Old Architecture

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Formerly in my post on Antonin Gaudi and Neo-Gothic, I mentioned that some innovative technologies were being used to speed the construction of the Sagrada Familia. Together these new techniques might make possible a revival of masonry artistry … Continue reading →

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra: “Elektra”

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Possibly the key thing to know about Richard Strauss’ Elektra is that this opera is LOUD. Delightfully, magnificently loud. How loud? Well, most Mozart operas are scored for 50-60 orchestra members, most Verdi calls for 70-80, and even … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Red House, Bexleyheath, London. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Against war one can say: It makes the victor stupid, the vanquished malignant. In favor of war: Through both of these effects it barbarizes and thereby makes more natural; it is a sleep for culture, and man emerges … Continue reading →

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Linkage (Unhealthy Vices Edition)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Electronic cigarettes are making tobacco cigarettes obsolete. The “molecular archaeologist” who studies ancient beers and recreates them. I want his job. Plain packaging for cigarettes is a stupid idea. Canadians are drinking frozen beer. Philadelphians are eating … Continue reading →

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Ike, Tina, and the Ikettes

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In the recent documentary “20 Feet from Stardom,” which is pretty good, one of the interviewees claims that sexy female backup singers are tools of The Man because they cater to hetero male interests. This person is … Continue reading →

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