Daily Archives: September 24, 2011

RIP: Dr. John Grams, very belatedly

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve

I was very saddened to discover that one of my favorite professors passed away this Spring. Not being very patriotic, I tend to be annoyed by Marquette’s alumnus magazine: it blathers on about Catholicism, shows the school gentrifying Milwaukee as … Continue reading →

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1991: Nevermind released

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve

Get ready for all the hype, blather, “news” and generally ignorant bullshit about how Nevermind allegedly changed the musical landscape…unless it has already started where you live. Spin got a head start with its August issue but in defense of … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday Jim Henson

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve

Google did it again with their specialized doodle. I only wish I could get it to talk as these people posting YouTube videos demonstrated. If you know, tell me. My favorite sites have pieces regarding the beloved Muppeteer. Mental Floss … Continue reading →

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