Web Gems 18 / RIP John McCain, 'McNasty'

By Wells Baum • Issue #18 • View online

He mocked the dress code by wearing dirty bluejeans. His shoes were held together with tape, and his coat looked like a reject from the Salvation Army. He was cocky and combative, easily provoked and ready to fight anyone. Classmates called him McNasty. Most gave him a wide berth.

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John McCain, War Hero, Senator, Presidential Contender, Dies at 81 | The New York Times

A naval aviator who endured torture in Vietnam, Mr. McCain rose to the heights of power in Washington until cancer felled him.

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Superforms and Praying Machines: Massimiliano Gioni Interviews Thomas Bayrle | Artspace

“Thomas Bayrle: Playtime” is on view at the New Museum until September 2nd. The retrospective’s curator, New Museum artistic director Massimiliano Gioni, interviews the 80-year-old artist.

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Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain | The New York Times

Taking a walk every 30 minutes can restore blood flow to the brain when you’re sitting for hours.

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Watch Portishead perform ‘Glory Box’ from 1997 | WellsBaum.blog

For the nostalgic trip-hop heads, Portishead released the album Dummy 24 years ago today. Here’s the Bristol-based group performing ‘Glory Box’ in New York, 1997. Chills. Earlier this year, we celebrated the 20th-anniversary release of Mezzanine from UK band Massive Attack. The dub days…

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