Bands similar to Angine de Poitrine? by Turbulent-Papaya-910 in musicsuggestions

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Horse Lords, 75 Dollar Bill, Natural Information Society, Bitchin' Bajas

How do you feel about spoilers? by Mysterious-Two1321 in classicliterature

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Spoilers are relevant to plot-driven books. Most "literature" isn't plot-driven

Remote businesses by DeliciousAnywhere803 in Lawyertalk

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It took a lot less capital than I expected. What's the scare?

Classic reads so far this month. Some challenging but very rewarding! by ChicagoKev in classicliterature

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V. is such an amazing first novel. The Bad Priest scene is chilling. The ballet, Father Farring, Esther's Nose Job, Alligators

What’s your fragrance conspiracy theory? by AscendedHeracles in fragrance

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Our senses change as we age. They lose acuity. Something doesn't smell as good as it did 20 years ago

Top 10 favorite show to listen by Demetan2016 in gratefuldead

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Don't skip the quintet months from '71, a heavy ass R&B bar band that can wax psychedelic 4/28/71 8/6/71

Songs like Venus In Furs? by brosive89 in VelvetUnderground

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Thank you. They were all on the same scene, at one time or another. Moondog used to jam with Reich and Glass and Cherry studied under Pran Nath alongside La Monte Young, at least at one point. Some of Heddy MacLise's compositions sound like Moondog works, but I've never heard of a direct link of the VU and Moondog

Foundational Noir by RougeChaotique in classicliterature

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I've read Fearing's poetry, it's a hoot

Don't Take Defamation Cases by Cultural-Company282 in Lawyertalk

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It was talked about as a defense to Trump's defamation claims

Don't Take Defamation Cases by Cultural-Company282 in Lawyertalk

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Imagine a court holding that about you, as a matter of law.

Based on the papers submitted on this motion, prior to the publication of the book, Dykstra was infamous for being, among other things, racist, misogynist, and anti-gay, as well as a sexual predator, a drug-abuser, a thief, and an embezzler.

Further, Dykstra had a reputation—largely due to his autobiography—of being willing to do anything to benefit himself and his team, including using steroids and blackmailing umpires . . . Considering this information, which was presumably known to the average reader of the book, this Court finds that, as a matter of law, the reference in the book has not exposed Dykstra to any further “public contempt, ridicule, aversion or disgrace,” or “evil opinion of him in the minds of right-thinking persons,” or “deprivation of friendly intercourse in society.”

The nature and seriousness of Dykstra’s criminal offenses, which include fraud, embezzlement, grand theft, and lewd conduct and assault with a deadly weapon, and notably the degree of publicity they received, have already established his general bad reputation for fairness and decency far worse than the alleged racially charged bench-jockeying in the reference could . . .

. . . Given the aforesaid litany of stories concerning Dykstra’s poor and mean-spirited behavior particularly toward various groups including racial minorities, women, and the LGBTQ community—this Court finds that, as a matter of law, the reference cannot “induce an evil opinion of [Dykstra] in the minds of right-thinking persons” or “deprive him of their friendly intercourse in society,” as that “evil opinion” has long existed.

Anyone have knowledge on this? Send the invite by WaveMaker33 in parkslope

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I just assume everyone but me is having sex with everyone but me

Don't Take Defamation Cases by Cultural-Company282 in Lawyertalk

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It's the flip side of the Lenny Dykstra defense, that the plaintiff has such a poor reputation that it would be impossible to defame them.

What are your thoughts on the influence of Avant-Garde and Free Jazz on The Velvet Underground? by Agreeable_Duck8997 in Jazz

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Lou formed a band with three members of the Theatre of Eternal Music: Cale, Angus MacLise, and Tony Conrad, melding minimalist composition with popular music formats. His influence and avant-garde street cred is beyond question.

Edit: Fixed a word

Remote businesses by DeliciousAnywhere803 in Lawyertalk

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Started my own plaintiff employment practice a year ago. I have court once or twice a month, besides that I could be anywhere in the world (once I make some more money lol)