Dear Readers
October 4, 2009 | 4:32
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| I have said this before, but it’s worth repeating. All comments on this blog must be approved. Note: A previous version of this post contained someone's IP number. The Daily Mirror erred in posting it. |
Don't Call Me a Cowgirl
September 13, 2009 | 12:40
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Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Beverly Chandler shows her skill in roping in a 1969 photo. |
| Gwen Sharp, who blogs at Sociological Images, picked up the Daily Mirror post on Beverly Chandler, who worked on Rancho Mission Viejo. Gwen writes: Now, if this was just an historical curiosity, I wouldn’t have posted it. But the thing is, we still see this type of emphasis on the femininity of women who succeed at things we consider “men’s work.” For instance, see this post on WNBA player Candace Parker, or Lisa’s post about Caster Semenya. Or even just compare the uniforms of male and female athletes. We’re more comfortable with women who break some gender rules as long as they maintain their femininity by following other rules. |
To Our Readers
August 15, 2009 | 6:00
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Google Trends for Mother's Day, Los Angeles, 2009
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So what's up with Google Trends on Mother's Day?
We see some folks are hunting for a card they can print out for mom (1), others are going for an online card (27, 43, etc.). Well, it does save paper. But a Mother's Day text message (35)? Don't you think the hand that rocked the cradle deserves a little better than "MOM TNX GTG!"?
Looks like children and husbands aren't the only ones who have waited until the last minute. How about you pastors looking for an item for your sermon (6, 48)?
Evidently some mothers are going to get breakfast (25, 82). Hmmmm. Does anyone really need a recipe for French toast (8) or scrambled eggs (25)? Some moms are getting a trip to Olive Garden (45), Red Lobster (85) or Outback Steakhouse (59) but wait... IHOP is the big winner (7, 14, 18)!
Daily Mirror at the Festival of Books
April 23, 2009 | 10:00
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Naturally, I'm quite flattered to be included in this company. Keith Thursby, the other half of the Daily Mirror, will be available too in case there are any questions about the Daily Mirror's sports coverage. Keith tells me tickets are "sold out," although people may be able to get in on a standby basis. |
Found on EBay
January 5, 2008 | 7:31
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This is even better than the Pacific Electric detective badge: An envelope addressed to my old friend Victor Segno!
Segno was an early 20th century mentalist who conned people into sending him $1 a month in exchange for a daily "success wave" sent telepathically around the world.
No, I mean it.
I already wrote about him for the 1947project, so I won't rehash it all. But he is an amazing character. In addition to "The Law of Mentalism," of 1902, he wrote "How to Be Happy, Though Married" and "How to Have Beautiful Hair."
Professor A. Victor Segno transmitting a global success wave. Note the beautiful hair.
A few of Segno's books have apparently been reprinted and he continues to generate some interest, though, thankfully, not much. People who have read his works occasionally find me through Google and ask me if I think he was legitimate. Of course not! He was an utter fake. But a really amusing one.
The searchers
July 6, 2007 | 8:01
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The stats for my blog allow me to see the search terms people use to
reach the Daily Mirror. I never realized there were so many people
interested in Mickey Cohen. There are quite a few false hits and some
interesting queries.
To the person researching Jack Webb's "-30-": Despite what you may have read or heard, the movie was not filmed in the Examiner Building (this was lore for many years at The Times among former Her-Exers). Webb built an exact duplicate on a sound stage. He did this for "Dragnet" too.
To the person researching Gamblers Anonymous: I hope you found what you needed.
And to whoever is researching "little girl lost intestines in swimming pool"--I am at a loss for words.
At right, the VHS box for "-30-" Kids! Don't Play Here!
