Monthly Archives: July 2014

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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“Plush”

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Interesting / awful film by Catherine Hardwicke, who did the first “Twilight” movie, which I haven’t seen and don’t plan to see. It’s an interesting movie because Hardwicke is very talented; it’s an awful one because of … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lunchtime Reading: The Rise and Fall Playboy Magazine

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Author D.R. Haney traces the history of Playboy magazine, provides a character sketch of founder Hugh Hefner, and charts the fortunes of a number of Playmates in this 9,000-word essay. A fascinating bit of cultural history. At the same … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Remy LaCroix

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It’s Independence Day folks, so no nubile or buxom Eastern European starlets today, we’re celebrating the ol’ US of A. You know how Bardot, Deneuve, and Casta have been the models for Marianne over the years? Why the … Continue reading →

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Price Gouging in the Academy?

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As Fenster predicted back in 2012, while online education can be conducted at less cost than bricks and mortar versions, universities running online programs are now being charged with price gouging where online is concerned. These days, two … Continue reading →

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Elvgren Du Jour

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Happy Fourth of July, everyone. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Art Du Jour (Independence Day Edition)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: William T. Ranney, Washington Rallying the Americans at the Battle of Princeton (1848) Wishing all UR readers and bloggers a happy, festive and pleasant Fourth of July.

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Linkage

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Megan McArdle counters the lefty Hobby Lobby hysteria. Julian Sanchez reads the decision and discovers a paragraph that takes the wind out of the “war on women” narrative. Reason magazine notes the only three politicians on record in … Continue reading →

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Changing Mores and Expectations: Bras in Public

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The heat and humidity have finally settled over New York City, and with the onset of sultry weather the city’s women have been stripping down to skimpy hot-weather wear. Early summer here is always a fun season for girl-watching, bemusement and wondering what it’s … Continue reading →

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