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Month: June 2016

Books, Movies

The BFG: Book Yes, Movie No

    Disney has high hopes for its new movie, “The BFG,” which will open this Friday. It is a … Continue reading The BFG: Book Yes, Movie No

Film

Movie Monday: Independence Day: Resurgence

A great big war-of-the-worlds studio release got smoked last weekend by a little fish. Both movies were sequels, of course … Continue reading Movie Monday: Independence Day: Resurgence

General Commentary

iBooks Settlement — I Win!

I am happy to report that I am in for some money that I never expected to see. Yes, it’s … Continue reading iBooks Settlement — I Win!

General Commentary

Get Over Yourself

“I don’t care what you think unless it is about me.” ― Kurt Cobain Several years ago, in a season … Continue reading Get Over Yourself

Fashion

Itty Bitty Expensive Bags

Here’s a Dior number from the spring 2016 collection. It’s cute, and it was priced around $4,400. The striking thing, … Continue reading Itty Bitty Expensive Bags

Health

Better Sunscreen — When?

Last summer I argued for better sunscreens. FDA approval of such products had been seen as imminent for many years. … Continue reading Better Sunscreen — When?

Words and Language

The Most Favored Letter

An amusing bit from, “IS INVESTING ACTUALLY AS EASY AS A-TO-Z?, published May 9 in the Wall Street Journal. The … Continue reading The Most Favored Letter

Movies

Movie Monday: Central Intelligence

Nobody will confuse this movie with “Citizen Kane,” but it’s good-natured and just what audiences have come to expect. It … Continue reading Movie Monday: Central Intelligence

History

Fathers and Sons: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was possibly the most resourceful of our founders. Born the son of a candle-maker, with almost no education, … Continue reading Fathers and Sons: Benjamin Franklin

Health

Sunscreen Update

Last summer I argued for better sunscreens. FDA approval of such products had been seen as imminent for many years. … Continue reading Sunscreen Update

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