Monthly Archives: May 2015

Naked Lady of the Week: Dasha Astafieva

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I had no idea this model, a favorite from a few years back, had gotten sucked into the Playboy Dimension until I Googled her. Apparently, after rising to fame in Ukraine, she was invited to America … Continue reading →

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Recipe Du Jour: Puerto Rican Pernil

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In response to a reddit post asking for recipes for cheap meals, user electric_sandwich produced one of the best reddit comments I’ve ever read: Take a lesson from the Puerto Ricans. Millions of us have managed to survive … Continue reading →

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Fighting Words Links

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The Garland Texas shoot out has spurred another round of speechifying on free speech, much of it of the yes but variety.  I don’t like a lot of it since while I am not a free speech absolutist … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A pic I snapped on Broadway in Inwood, Upper Manhattan. Most of the buildings in the neighborhood are in the style of the one on the right, but someone decided to do something different, I guess. Click on … Continue reading →

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Monday Klassic Musik: Joni Mitchell / Black Crow

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: In the way of musical influences on le Barken, Joni Mitchell certainly looms large. At first, this seems a surprise. Why would a space and drug music addict like me have a good word for this weepy, introspective … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Free speech as a cultural ideal continues to erode. Fuck the PEN dissenters and college students who want “safe spaces.” Alan Dershowitz thinks charging the Baltimore cops with the murder of Freddie Gray is nothing but a show … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Notes: S7, Ep11 — “Time & Life”

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: 1. Nice to see that this episode was directed by Jared Harris. And speaking of dudes coming off the bench, I’ve noticed that Robert Towne has been named a consulting producer in the closing credits. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Four Movie Posters for “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe”

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Though it’s rarely talked about, I’ve long considered this adaptation of the Defoe novel to be major Bunuel. This American poster features the key artwork of the campaign: an image of Dan O’Herlihy as Crusoe holding … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Anetta Smrhova

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Czech beauty Anetta Smrhova more commonly goes by Anetta Keys, presumably because she resembles American singer Alicia Keys. Her coffee-and-cream coloring is distinctive in a girl of Eastern Europe heritage. Gives her a touch of the … Continue reading →

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