The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works, Waxman. Non-fiction. If I were to suggest a sub-subtitle for this book, it would be “It’s As Bad As You Think.” Waxman presents what appears to be a little-varnished (though frequently self-congratulatory) look at how legislation happens, and the old saw about law and sausage definitely applies—though I […]
Two items from The Daily Huronite, Huron, South Dakota, Monday April 12, 1886: THE STRIKERS AND RIOTERS. April 12. — It is requiring a strong force of militia to maintain order at East St. Louis. The incendiary fires are under control. The anxiety does not abate. *** The Globe, in staring headline, says, “Somebody has […]
Take a look at this really neat interactive map of where immigrants were and when, from the New York Times. Be sure to try the “number of residents” option.
A New and Complete Culinary Encyclopedia containing Facts Worth Knowing, Health Suggestions, Care of the Sick, Table Etiquette, Dinner Giving, Menus, Household Toilet and Cooking Recipes by Minnie Palmer with the approval of Mrs. J. B. Lyon, President of the Woman’s Exchange, Chicago, Ill. (1901) A wonderful cookbook, full of handy recipes for things not […]
A Mixture of Frailties, Davies. Yes. I can think of only so many ways to praise the writing of Robertson Davies. The present work is up to the high standard, engaging if not quite compelling. This gem most caught my attention: Wit and high spirits and a sense of fun—yes, they’re wonderful things. But a […]
1969 In the category of cookbooks requiring ample quantities of the sponsor’s products, the Aunt Jemima one knows it has a bit of a stretch on its hands with the “to Midnight” portion of the menu. But they gamely soldier on with suggestions for every meal!
A BBC article about how Tropic Thunder’s language is causing some concern teaches me that Alf Garnett is Archie Bunker.
Hey, I’m guest blogging over at Library Talk (unfortunately not really guest blogging since my hosts don’t know about this blog as far as I’m aware). More posts will come once I’m back from my vacation.
“American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of social expression products.” Which is really just birthday cards and stuff, but it could be so much more… futuristic! Like a tablet to help you be appropriately sympathetic.
Not content to tell you how to find out what has been claimed as a trademark, we’ll also point you at someone who’s paying way more attention than seems entirely called-for to new claims and posting his findings in Trademork.