Monthly Archives: June 2014

Dammit Scotty, Don’t Beam Me Up!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Scientists have been able to move/teleport atoms in that magical way characteristic of advanced physics.  Don’t ask me if the atoms moved, or were destroyed and recreated, or were just in both places, or in different states, or … Continue reading →

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Shucks

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: For the second time in a week, access to UR over a public wifi network has been blocked.  Different wifi providers: one on a bus, one in a coffee shop. Both mentioned the reason, however.

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Naked Lady of the Week: Maria Kuznetsova

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: One of the stars of the golden age of the Euro nude. She of the muffin-top nipples and impossibly uncouth mouth. Maria was one of the top models on the internet for a few years, often … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Wildcard: Ali Farke Toure Desert Blues

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Well, I’m back on schedule now, and I’ve got a nice spreadsheet of applicants for Lady to peruse at my leisure. Time to take a break from  romance and indulge in some tunes of the “out there” … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A jumbled view from NYC’s Washington Square Park looking north — partly because we here at UR have a profound and principled objection to the tendency of so much of the architecture press to discuss buildings as … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pop Selection: Talk Talk, I Believe in You

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Wow, I’ve been so flooded with applicants for the New Lady Barken that I’ve barely had a moment to myself! Looks like we blew almost all the way through the week without a music feature, so by … Continue reading →

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On The Menu: Lobster Tail with a Side of Delightful Writing

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Albert Burneko. Deadspin. How To Cook Lobster Tails: A Guide For People Who Don’t Have Butlers To Do All The Work. A taste: The truth about lobster is this: It is less flavorful, less sweet, more bland … Continue reading →

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Cocktails Du Jour

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Cinnamon Fix” (rye vodka, apricot brandy, apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup–essentially apple pie in liquid alcoholic form) and “Regent Martini” (vanilla infused vodka, passion fruit purée, agave syrup, apple juice–tart/sweet and alarmingly easy going down) at … Continue reading →

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“Sorcerer”

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: William Friedkin’s 1977 metaphysical action-adventure film had an almost ludicrously unhappy initial release. Although it was widely anticipated and was one of the biggest productions of its era, the critics were hard on the film, finding it overbearing and … Continue reading →

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Linkage (Fermented Edition)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The FDA will soon ban cheese aged on wooden boards, which is to say, most of the good ones. In more cheesy news, you can now “finally” visit a vegan cheese shop in Brooklyn. Looking for the … Continue reading →

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