Kind of a neat anthology of some of Chandler's original stories from the pulps. These were largely suppressed by Chandler for anthologization, because these were reworked into his novels. So obviously, in some ways these stories are old (well, if you've read the novels), but lots of details are different, and some of them come to different endings ( Read more... )

It was a really great show. I only wish it hadn't been a long show after a long Friday after a long week, but I still had such a great time.

My flickr setCan't argue with the Wiltern as a venue. The place is gorgeous. It looked a little different this time, with a half dozen minibars throughout the various lobbies selling Caucasians. Lots of ( Read more... )

by Yunte Huang.

For some reason, I made a lot of Kindle highlights, so this will probably get long.
( it did )

Let's see how brief I can make this...
( not very, as it turns out )

Idaho teacher investigated for saying 'vagina' during biology lesson.

Femen Tunisia: "Our tits are deadlier than your stones!"

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Random Lebowski obscure tangent.... Produced some babble for work that mentioned paraquat ( Read more... )

You may have dimly heard a story about a basketball team from an Orthodox school that was going to have to default in the semifinals, since the championship game was set for the Sabbath. And then the schedule got changed, and they went on to win. Yay!

The NYT dug deeper, and what it found wasn't pretty. The organization involved is TAPPS, the ( Read more... )

The People of the Mist is one of HR Haggard's many African adventure stories. You've probably heard of King Solomon's Mines or She, but the reason you (or, I, rather) never heard of the People of the Mist, is that it's not that good. There are some good two-fisted scenes of action, but the overall plot is marred by more coincidences than a ( Read more... )

Had a curious conversation during my morning commute. It was hard not to notice the guy behind me in the turn lane... it looked like Shaft on a motorcycle. I like your style, Dude ( Read more... )

Is this your homework, Larry?