Category Archives: humanities

wiggly lines

A few people will recognize immediately how and why I did this.

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neologism of the day

I don’t care to log in at Kos for one comment, so I’ll put it here. Daily Kos writes: What natural means isn’t specified. But I’m sure there’s an Tex-aytollah somewhere ready to let us know. Allow me to suggest … Continue reading

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heraldic heresy, the afterthought

The Society for Creative Anachronism keeps a registry of coats-of-arms adopted by members, for two reasons: to ensure uniqueness, and to head off the grossest faux pas (cluttered design, offensive symbolism, implied claims to be the Lost Dauphin …). Having … Continue reading

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with friends like these

[an old schoolmate who lives in Ghana] suggests you add Volkswagen Ghana as a friend on Facebook.

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heraldic heresy

I happened to see a “demo” in a park by a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism. (A “demo” is a small event designed to get public attention, as opposed to one where everyone present is expected to dress … Continue reading

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more stuff

Robin Hanson on Lord of the Flies: schools as a decivilizing force I got a spam entitled Very Discrete Packaging and Billing. One would hope so! Dissatisfied with my hairstyle, I decided some months ago to shave my scalp in … Continue reading

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one wishes one were in a position to help

Gary Farber, who has occasionally commented / linked / been mentioned here, is in a bad way.

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