Civilization: LIGHT and POWER

Rum, buggery, and the lash

NY Post: this would be the paper that Alexander Hamilton founded

«So, I scrambled onto the R this morning and got a glimpse of the covers of this towns two flagship tabloids. Who needs irony? Who needs late night monologues?» Source:

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*«You say that I am ignoring the time-honored traditions of the Royal Navy? And what might those be? I shall tell you in three words—rum— buggery—and the lash!» ―Winston Spencer Churchill, K. G., addressing the Lords of the Admiralty in 1912

| | Nº112 Posted: Monday, April 22, 2002 11:34:35 PM. Words: 104.

Cupidity and Fine Art

Former Sotheby's Head Sentenced to Year in Prison. A. Alfred Taubman, the principal owner and former chairman of Sotheby's, was sentenced today to one year in prison and fined $7.5 million. By Sherri Day. [New York Times: Arts]

| | Nº109 Posted: Monday, April 22, 2002 2:09:17 PM. Words: 49.

Judi Werthein

A Show of Hands. With her offbeat manicures, Judi Werthein is bringing art to the people one nail at a time. By Hope Reeves. [New York Times: Arts]

| | Nº106 Posted: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:14:43 AM. Words: 37.