Media Companies Have No Money!
The Internet IS A MURDERER: Media malpractice like this didn’t trigger the collapse of traditional revenue models, but it’s hastening the job. Everyone wants everything for free now—news, music,...
View ArticleSnow Neighbors
When I was 4 years old, we moved into the house my parents still occupy, a two-story brick home in a small off-shoot of Milwaukee’s South Side. That winter, heavy snow pounded the area from about late...
View ArticleShorter A&E
Phil Robertson the cranky bigoted teevee quacker is back.A&E has issued a statement claiming to explain why, but I think this Randy Newman song sums it up quite nicely:
View ArticleSunday Morning Video: Pete Townshend Deep End Live
Here’s the classic 1985 concert featuring Pete’s large band with the great David Gilmour on lead guitar:
View ArticleMedia Companies Have No Money!
The Internet IS A MURDERER: Media malpractice like this didn’t trigger the collapse of traditional revenue models, but it’s hastening the job. Everyone wants everything for free now—news, music,...
View ArticleSafety Food
Friend J posted this on Facebook before Christmas and I’ve been kicking it around ever since: Buffalo, meet Popeye’s Chicken. Some transplants already familiar with the national chain swear it was...
View ArticleDon’t put metal in the science oven
That’s my favorite line from my favorite film of 2013, American Hustle. It’s one of those rare 2+ hour films that felt as if it ended in the blink of an eye, and left you wanting more, which is one of...
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Malaka Of The Year: Rob Ford
2013 was a vintage year for malakatude of all types. I considered going with a Tea Party Republican but there were too many to choose from so I’m posting a link to a piece in Salon about GOP...
View ArticleThere is no such thing as Obamacare
I’ve been reading and watching a lot of end of the year coverage and regardless of viewpoint everyone uses the term Obamacare instead of the Affordable Care Act or ACA. I realize this horse is already...
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Let It Snow
We’re supposed to get snowed in tonight and tomorrow. Mr. A and I will likely burrow in tonight — NYE is Amateur Night in Chicago, and you pay $300 to get $12 champagne dumped on you by strangers — and...
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