Author: DXO
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GoogObits: Technology (A.J. Richard, 95, Tinkerer Who Built Appliance Chain, Dies)
It’s easy to think that we’re living in an age of unprecedented progress and wonder when it comes to technology. But that’s small-minded and prejudicial. A.J. Richard felt the wonder of electric irons, and he ran with it. January 1, 2005A.J. Richard, 95, Tinkerer Who Built Appliance Chain, DiesBy JENNIFER BAYOT A. J. Richard, whose…
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Choices
All over the world,airport administrators are pondering the same thing:"Should I go Beltrac or Tensabarrier for my line forming needs?" The Tensabarrier upstart is appealing, but I, for one,say go for the Beltrac standard.
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Online Picnics
I got a letter from the Cook County Forest Preserve District today. Seems that they are finally allowing for online permit applications, beginning January 3, 2005 at 6 AM. Last year I got a permit for the O’Neil Family Reunion and I had to go all the way to River Forest, get in line in…
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Jerry Orbach
Lower right picture/ headline with full obit in section one. Jerry Orbach was the real deal.
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An Appreciation of Susan Sontag
I just read the most amazing appreciation of Susan Sontag from William Drentel: For more than twenty-five years I was her son’s close friend, her occasional companion for dinner or a movie, and a fellow reader and book collector. I was never among her closest of friends. But I was her graphic designer. Read this.