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    Detroit Race Riots of 1943-HELP!

    I'd like to see them as well. But if there are any concerns about what they show and your good standing on the lounge, perhaps you could create a flickr account or something like that and just give us all the link.
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    Detroit Race Riots of 1943-HELP!

    Museum or University I agree with Sally -- skip E-Bay. If you really want them to fall into the right hands start with the Henry Ford Museum: http://www.thehenryford.org/ Then maybe the Detorit Historical Society: http://www.detroithistorical.org/ The Southern Poverty Law...
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    Dog Fighting? Good God Almighty.

    Dog Fighting and Due process There is a lot of talk about due process in this thread, but that is a matter for the courts. The NFL, as pointed out, is not bound by this. It also should not be required to wait for the courts to make a decision in order to look out for its own interests. The...
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    What's on your keychain?

    P-38 I second the P-38 recommendation. They are good for opening cans, turning the occasional screw, stripping wire ends, and opening boxes and envelopes. I can get them onto plans with no hassle, and since there is a small blade on them, it lessens the feeling of loss I have by not being able...
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    The Great Beer Thread

    Beer is Good for You Not only does beer taste good, but it is also healthy, especially for women. It improves their bone density. More here: http://www.beerdorks.com/articles.php?article_id=17
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    Best "hat movie" ever?

    Until the End of the World There was a movie released in the 1990s called 'Until the End of the World' that features a lot of hats. The story was set in 1999, but the clothing was all inspired by detective and spy films. So, there are a lot of hats, suits, and trench coats. It might be...
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    What's on your keychain?

    Scotrace that is an awesome key ring! On mine, in addition to about eight keys, there is a p-38 can opener and a bottle opener. The key to my apartment building looks like an oversized dog tag with no writing on it. I think it is some kind of magentic mechanism that unlocks the front door.
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    My 1937 house - and why they want it down

    A Few Ideas It sounds like the situation is tough, but I don't think these homes should be written off yet. The people in the homes need or organize and as much as possible speak the same message from as many mouths and pens as possible. But having a formal group strucutre will help...
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    Your signature cocktail.

    Godfather Two cocktails that are a little different than the old standards are the Godfather and the Satin Manhattan. Two parts scotch and one part Amaretto over ice. The Godmother is much the same except with vodka instead of scotch. The Satin Manhattan is tasty as well. Instead of...
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    Smoking in England banned from July 1st...

    The one thing I miss about having smoking in restaurants is that it was often a de facto child-free section. I think kids are great, but there have been times when you go to a place there are a lot of them running amok. But parents wanting to keep their kids away from second hand smoke would...
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    The loss of occasion

    Occasions Happen Occasionally For a couple of years, I've gone out to Seattle on Thanksgiving to visit a friend of mine who was in grad school at the University of Washington. We've always tried to pay attention to the sense of occasion and dress and behave appropriately, though not necessarily...
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    Hot Weather Hats

    Okay, a panama, any recommendations on a reasonably priced brand? Also, what about the straw hats? Thanks, gentlemen.
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    Hot Weather Hats

    Gang, I have done a search on this topic andd the results are a little overwhelming, which probably testifies to the extensive knowledge of the lounge. But the thread yesterday and my own felt lid got me thinking about hot weather hats. Can we gather together the collective advice of the...
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    Pink Martini -- Hey Eugene!

    I know some Loungers have said that they like Pink Martini and a lot of their music has a vintage feel to it. The new album is out, it is called 'Hey Eugene' and worth the purchase. The title track is great and the rest of the album lives up to it and Pink Martini's earlier outings. The...
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    Why do I hate the 1970s so much?

    Aww, that's not true. NYU has a course with Aeschylus: http://www.nyu.edu/fas/dept/classics/undergrad/courseofferings.html So does Tufts: http://ase.tufts.edu/classics/courseguide/fall2007.pdf University of Chicago has him in the Theatre department...
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    Teaching kids to dance

    My wife and I took balllrooom dance lessons before and after oour wedding and it was worth every minute and every penny devoted to it. Once you learn partner dancing, then social situations aren't so intimidating. Also, even though most peoploe just "shake their butts" you can still dance...
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    Trailer Parks?

    There was an article in the New York Times not too long ago about how trailer parks have become respectable housing in California precisely because of the hosuing costs. The story focused on a trailer park near the ocean where the trailers were as much or more than many of the houses. Also...
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    moving to Chicago area...

    If you freeze food or handle it a lot or subject it to pressure changes, the quality goes down. My friends and family in Florida and Seattle know, if I am coming to town, I want sea food. it is better. I know I seem to be contrarian about this, but it is true, there is a difference between...
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    moving to Chicago area...

    Look, gang, I am not denying that good seafood can be had, but it is never going to be as fresh as it is on the coasts. I've never been to Ida Noyes hall, but should probably check it out. Is it a swing dance club or just a place where they hold dances? Also, Lincsong, I am not sure what...
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    moving to Chicago area...

    For what it is worth, here is what I can tell you as a Chicago resident. You are moving to what is called "The Region." It is not really Chicago, and the long time residents refer to themselves as 'Region Rats." There are a lot of depressed areas in Northwest Indiana from when the steel...

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