Miscellaneous items I found of interest during the week.
Tom Lehrer and US satire from Charlie Chaplin to Randy Rainbow – why it remains relevant now
A LAC Discover blog post by David Rajotte
A Brief History Of Crypts. Don't call them basements!
November
Five historical romances to escape into during a pandemic
Capitalism and the coronavirus crisis: the coming transformation(s)
‘Decarbonisation’ may be the wrong goal for energy – here’s why
US Electors Please Note
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.”
Former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Thanks to this week's contributors: Anonymous, Bruce Elliott, Elizabeth Kipp, Elizabeth Vincent, M. Anne Sterling, Mike Jaques, Unknown
My new favorite quote
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Former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
My parents were long-time fans of Tom Lehrer. I am, too! However, watching the musical Tomfoolery about thirty years ago, I felt a sinking in my stomach even as I laughed. Some of his songs had dated, but several had, very frighteningly, not. I don't blame him for his alarm in how prescient his satire turned out to be. As one of his song concluded: "I hope he is half as scared as I!!"
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