A British author/dandy/provocateur has been denied entry to the United States. Sebastian Horsley is the author of Dandy in the Underworld. The book details Horsley's involvement with numerous prostitutes and copious drugs. US customs officials turned him away citing the book as proof of moral turpitude. (Easter connection: Horsley was once nailed to a cross … Continue reading No Debauchery, Please, We’re American
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Not Gloating
We outlasted the store directly across the street from us. We are still here after the Borders in downtown Minneapolis closed earlier this year. Now comes news that the entire Borders chain is likely up for sale (details here and here.). Its stock price has fallen 66 percent since last year, and they've stopped paying … Continue reading Not Gloating
The Satellite Looks Down*
By now you've heard of the death at the age of 90 of Arthur C Clarke--see the New York Times' obituary here. Clarke is widely credited with popularizing the idea of space travel--see the trailer for the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey below--and numerous more specific technical concepts as well. In particular, his idea that … Continue reading The Satellite Looks Down*
Musings from Magers and Quinn 