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I remember the glory years of the underground press in the 1960′s. They were irreverent, loud and disrespectful. They also occasionally wrote great investigative articles and opinions. Most of them are now just lifestyle publications that have no bite at … Continue reading →

Following yesterday’s post, today’s news shows that cloning will soon come to humans. It’s not likely to come in the US but will likely take place in a country that would prefer the money and quality of life considerations rather … Continue reading →

It’s quite clear that cloning humans is or will soon be technologically feasible. It is likely that most countries will outlaw such cloning but competition between nations for this will also likely cause some country to allow it, thus letting … Continue reading →

Here are classic videos of the remnants of Velvet Underground, including the late lamented Nico, playing such songs as Heroin and Femme Fatale. YouTube – Velvet Underground Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Strong B-movie about the lengths that a man will go to venge the death of his wife. Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Warm sweet movie about adolescent love with a great cast. Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Over the top movie about the sports betting information business. Based on a real person. Partially captures the mania of sports betting but only partially succeeds as a movie. Still, worth watching. Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Aggravating film about corruption in the pharma business in Africa. Unfortunately, the protagonist, played by Ralph Fienes, tunrs out to be a wimp and a loser. Emotionally disappointing. Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Interesting ensemble movie about relationships. Starts out a bit trite but ends up being quite profound. Tweet This!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Harrowing movie about quick kidnappings in Caracas Venezuela. Brutal and surprising. I remember visiting Maracaibo, Venezuela in the mid-1990′s. I was picked up at the airport by some very very rich people. As our Mercedes would to red lights, the … Continue reading →