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The latest in an ongoing series of posts highlighting items which, should the shit really hit the fan, can be melted down and exchanged for food. (via The latest news in gadgets, gear, clothes, culture and more from men.style.com )... more

“In a possible indication of night life to come, Mr. Gunderson and his girlfriend invited friends to their West Village apartment last week to “party like it’s 1929.�� - Dim Lights, Big City - For Young Financiers, Risk Hits Home - NYTimes.com ... more

“If you wanted to devise a name for this approach, you might pick the phrase economist Arnold Kling has used: Progressive Corporatism. We’re entering an era of the educated establishment, in which government acts to create a stable — and often oligarchic — framework for capitalist endeavor.� - The Establishment Lives! - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com ... more

A client once told Christopher how she loved the scent that wafted from her summer home’s air conditioner after it had been out of use all winter. After some experimenting, Christopher hit upon what the woman found so appealing: mildew. Now that scent lends a fusty bite to his otherwise bright-smelling Locker-room accord. (via HE HATES PERFUME | More Intelligent Life )... more