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Posted on January 24, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Just how smart is Richard Sherman? David Pogue remains a really terrif tech writer. His stuff is for dummies without being dumb. You’d need half a ’90s-era Radio Shack just to replace your iPhone. If Millennials are so … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 20, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: More on the seductions of narrative in public life, complete with a nice, perhaps too nicey-nice, suggestion for how to deal with the problem. James Carroll on a perfect example of the above: given the failure of deliberation in … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 16, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The “worth” of a man, explained. How to make snake oil palatable to the masses? Chucking in the word “quantum” helps. A registered sex offender tells his story. Los Angeles Opera’s 2014-15 season will include three operas … Continue reading →

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Linkage: Books and Reading Edition

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: British crime writer Ruth Rendell thinks novel reading is becoming a minority activity. How many novelists are at work in America? This piece is a few years old, but Laura Miller’s advice to read at least one … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 3, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Handle lists PC purges. What would Lawrence Auster say? Again: What would Lawrence Auster say? Radish’s year in heresy. Is someone affiliated with WordPress musing about disappearing Heartiste from the internet? Kirsten Mortensen has some smart … Continue reading →

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Linkage (Food and Drink Edition)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Meathead of AmazingRibs not only knows his meats, he knows his pizza. Check out his taxonomy of American ‘za styles. Why foie gras production is not cruel to ducks. The indispensable Jeffrey Steingarten asks: Is true happiness … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Jim Goad on the 13 most annoying people of 2013. England is now Europe’s most densely-packed country. Clearly what’s needed is more immigration. Stephanie Seymour is back to doing what she does best. Has capitalism killed the … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 28, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Conan, what is best in life? Jack Donovan has some answers. Milla Jovovich naked. Jonathan Hastings on John Carpenter’s “Ghosts of Mars.” Will S. has a new blog. What in the world is Bon Iver thinking? … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 20, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Is secondhand smoke really as bad, health-wise, as it’s made out to be? New York City moves to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public places because it sends the message that smoking is socially acceptable. … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A fond remembrance of old men’s magazines. Via Spike Gomes, the basic premises of reactionary thought. Feliz Navidad from España! Iceland takes care of business. A beautiful map of the Earth’s winds. Cathy Young writes in Reason on … Continue reading →

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