Monthly Archives: June 2014

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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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 →

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 →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged Canberra, Cocktail, drinks, hippo co | 5 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Apocalypse Now, francis coppola, movie, sorceror, William Friedkin | 34 Comments

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 →

Posted in Food and health, Linkathons, The Good Life | Tagged beer, cheese, fermentation, linkage, whiskey, wine | 1 Comment

Swings

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Art, Movies | Tagged a, A Day In the Country, Charulata, Film, France, Impressionism, India, Jean Renoir, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, movies, painting, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Rococo, Satyajit Ray, swings | 6 Comments

We Love Your Comments

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Uncouth Reflections has some of the wittiest and smartest commenters around. It’s great news then, that thanks to our very own Sir Barken Hyena (he’s single, ladies!), you can now “like” individual comments. Please do so, immediately and … Continue reading →