Monthly Archives: July 2014

Friday Music Wildcard: Persian Classical with Sahba Motallebi

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Damn that’s some picking!

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Today’s Lunchtime Reading: Christopher Alexander v. Peter Eisenman

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Paleo Retiree, a legendary debate between Christopher Alexander (pictured above, left) and Peter Eisenman (right) from 1982 at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on traditional v. postmodern architecture. CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER: The thing that strikes me about … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Somewhere on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Click on the image to enlarge.

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“Orange is the New Black” Notes, Season 2, Episode 1

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Everyone else does TV recaps, so why not me? I just started season 2 of the Netflix series and I know a few other URers are fans, so I thought I’d blog it as I go along. Without … Continue reading →

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Wimmin Singin Wednesdays

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: What the heck does become of the broken hearted?

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Choose Your Own Caption

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Dearest readers, do kindly take a long, appraising look at the recently revealed opening ceremony uniforms for Scotland’s Commonwealth Games athletes. Observe what has been done to this group of fit, attractive young people. Let it sink in. … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Somewhere on Broadway in Manhattan. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Egberto Gismonti, Baiai Malandro.

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Showtune Saturday: “Honey Bun”

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Welcome to Showtune Saturday, where I’ll share some great musical theater numbers from stage, screen, and recording. Here’s “Honey Bun” from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, performed by Reba McEntire and Alec Baldwin with the New York … Continue reading →

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