Monthly Archives: August 2010

And now for something we hope you’ll really like

Posted on 28 August, 2010 by Mike

Apparently, it’s music review month here at Lost In Transliteration. In that spirit, let’s talk about another album, released this past June, also made by someone named Sarah. Yes, sportsmusic fans, Sarah Harmer has a new album out! Let me … Continue reading →

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When hell froze over

Posted on 28 August, 2010 by Mike

They call it IRROPS — irregular operations. For the flying public, it’s an inconvenience: you’re stuck somewhere you don’t want to be, trapped in a terminal with thousands of strangers, frustrated and irritated by the lack of reliable information (unless … Continue reading →

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A clean, well-lighted past

Posted on 11 August, 2010 by Mike

You must read this fabulous essay by Gabriel Winant at Salon: The true, central catalyst of the war, which lent it its moral meaning — that is, slavery — was pushed out of mind. Even Northerners came to believe in … Continue reading →

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Greetings, Professor Falken

Posted on 6 August, 2010 by Mike

I am suspending my “do not link to The Atlantic” policy to bring you this fascinating article — Market Data Firm Spots the Tracks of Bizarre Robot Traders, Alexis Madrigal’s discussion of something that starts out strange, and then gets … Continue reading →

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