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Robert L. Pikes BLAST of a novel MUTE WITNESS -- now the SMASH movie starring Steve McQueen Bullitt. Avon paperback #S374; copyright 1963, this 
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For less important doodles in text, the kind that go no farther than your desk or refrigerator door, the tactile pleasure of typing old school is incomparable to what you get from a de rigueur laptop. Computer keyboards make a mousy tappy tap tappy tap like ones you hear in a Starbucks — work may be getting done but it sounds cozy and small, like knitting needles creating a pair of socks. Everything you type on a typewriter sounds grand, the words forming in mini-explosions of SHOOK SHOOK SHOOK. A thank-you note resonates with the same heft as a literary masterpiece. The sound of typing is one reason to own a vintage manual typewriter — alas, there are only three reasons, and none of them are ease or speed. In addition to sound, there is the sheer physical pleasure of typing; it feels just as good as it sounds, the muscles in your hands control the volume and cadence of the aural assault so that the room echoes with the staccato beat of your synapses.
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Once owned by legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen, the 500± acre Pioneer Moon Ranch lies at the foot of the Pioneer Mountains surrounded by breathtaking beauty 25 minutes from downtown Ketchum.
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A trip to the beach has been a standard summer family activity since the turn of the century and over time the fashions associated with seaside activities have evolved.
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The actors were paired up with antique experts Mark Stacey and Catherine Southon for BBC Two's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, which sees two teams go head-to-head scouring the UK to buy antiques and make the biggest profit for charity.
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(ST. LEONARD, Md.) – A huge single-owner lifetime collection of Elvis Presley items promises to be the centerpiece offering in a Memorial Day antiques and collectibles auction slated for Monday, May 27, at Chesapeake Auction House, in the firm’s...
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A custom-built VOX prototype guitar that was played by both John Lennon and George Harrison during the the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ era was sold for $408,000 at auction.
The auction was held over the weekend at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manhattan, and organized by Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills. An anonymous buyer claimed the instrument, which was specially constructed for Lennon in 1966.
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Kate Middleton is in full nesting mode! With her July due date fast approaching, the six-months-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge is busy setting up house for herself and Prince William-- and it seems she's looking for something old to go with the something new they'll soon welcome into the world. On Saturday, April 13, the mom-to-be was spotted antique shopping in Fakenham, Norfolk, near Anmer Hall, the country home where she and her royal family will one day reside.
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This sign is from the PERSONAL ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS OF COWBOY STAR, RODEO & ROPING LEGEND MONTIE MONTANA. This is a sturdy metal sign measuring 16" x 24". It is a rare piece of old western motion picture history.
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Hey, ho, let's go bid on Joey Ramone's record collection. The late Ramones frontman's cache of vinyl is up for auction, NME reports. The trove of 97 records
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
You can go here to see more of the items from The Ramone's: http://www.rrauction.com/browse_gallery.cfm?category=122
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A mini-review of the 1960s film romp, with lots of photos and film clips.
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Fans of 1930s film legend Greta Garbo will finally get an insider’s view of the notoriously private actress’ personal belongings. Beverly Hills auction...
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Up for Auction are the TWO ORIGINAL 1931 Tobacco Cards in the Photo. These are NOT!!! Reproductions. We are finding more of these while we unpack. This Pair is Miss Denmark 1931.
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Info on, ans info sought, regarding the burlesque performer's lingerie shop.
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This game seems to be complete...it has many very funny cartoony cards, instructions, score cards and a timer. ...
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A site dedicated to the collecting, restoration and preservation of motion picture costume and prop history. Everything you see on this site was originally designed, created and worn by the stars.
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A wig worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the titular role of 1963′s Cleopatra will be up for auction March 30 as part of Heritage Auction’s Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction in Dallas, Texas.
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This movie magazine was published in 1955. It has Marilyn Monroe on the cover.
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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
A Marketing Mix
Adventures in advertising and marketing - the contemporary, the historical, and the hysterical. http://deanna.dahlsad.com/
Antiques & Vintage Collectibles
Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/
Colorful Prism Of Racism
Racism past and present. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/colorful-prism-of-racism/
Consumption Junction
Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
Dare To Be A Feminist
For Art's Sake-1
Art, crafts, and the people who make them. To inspire and purchase. Companion to http://www.ululating-undulating-ungulate.com/
Herstory
History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Kitsch
Mostly vintage and retro "badness" but you can decide how delicious it is. http://www.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com/blog/
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.
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