The Deleted Scenes - New and Old #54
Also: “All of this data is current. The parcels still exist as far as the county is concerned, so that's what sites like Zillow show—the remnants of neighborhoods that used to be.” And, of course:
Read the whole thing for an explanation of where this old data comes from, and for some unsettling images of what we destroyed to run expressways through urban cores. Fix These Mansions!, Washingtonian, Courtney Vinopal, February 9, 2018 The other day, in Washington, D.C., I came across this, in an embassy-heavy neighborhood off Dupont Circle: I wondered, of course, if this was the Russian embassy! But I looked up the address, and apparently it’s the old Pakistani embassy, which is in a newer building now. It’s for sale, as are a number of other vacated embassies around the city. I suppose I had the idea that embassies were never abandoned except for war or diplomatic issues. This piece is a neat window into the little world of former-embassy real estate. The First Music Streaming Service, The Honest Broker, Ted Gioia, April 4, 2022 I write about Techmoan, a British old-tech YouTuber, a lot. This article might as well be a Techmoan episode, and that’s very much a compliment. It’s about a fascinating piece of dead-end audio streaming technology that used phone lines and disk jockeys. I don’t want to repeat too much, so read the whole thing. (And for something similar, here’s a piece on a weird hybrid between the record and the audio tape.) Sorry, collectibles are terrible investments, Full Stack Economics, Alan Cole, April 14, 2022
I read this article with interest, because I once spent several hundred dollars on a bunch of sealed video games, enough to fill up a U-Haul box. I selected them based on my knowledge of video game genres, developers, and consoles, and what sort of games tended to become valuable over time. I guessed correctly on most of them, made some very handsome money on a few, and overall made money on the whole little experiment. That said, this was an experiment, not an investment strategy! Read the whole thing, but here’s one more insightful point:
And a note on Beanie Babies (my emphasis):
Related Reading: Please consider upgrading to a paid subscription to help support this newsletter. You’ll get a weekend subscribers-only post, plus full access to the archive of over 300 posts and growing—more than one full year! And you’ll help ensure more material like this! You’re a free subscriber to The Deleted Scenes. For the full experience, become a paid subscriber. |
Key phrases
Older messages
Final Pandemic Thoughts
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The last mask mandates end, I wonder if we've learned anything, and more
Burning to Know
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
What Do You Think You're Looking At? #54
Policy Is a Good Thing
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Thoughts on an odd tendency
Urbanist Sprawl
Monday, April 18, 2022
The curious case of car-dependent walkable mixed-use developments
The Lonely Tower
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Have you ever noticed this frequent built-environment quirk?
You Might Also Like
"The Jesus Fridge" by Jeffrey McDaniel
Friday, March 29, 2024
Your fridge died last week. The light Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day March 29, 2024 The Jesus Fridge Jeffrey McDaniel Your fridge died last week. The light still came on when you opened
Genres are a funny little concept, aren't they?
Friday, March 29, 2024
Skimm'd with the best deals of the week — Check out what we Skimm'd for you today Subscribe Read in browser March 29, 2024 Daily Skimm Skimm'd with the best deals of the week Update
Cindy Crawford’s Airport Pants Are The *Best* Alternative To Sweats
Friday, March 29, 2024
Iconic.
My Top 3: Regular Little Indulgences
Friday, March 29, 2024
Witty subhead ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Google Wants You to Use AI for Your Next Vacation 🤔
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Don't Trust These 'Reset Password' Pop-ups on Your Apple Devices. Google has released several new ways you can use AI and other tools to help plan your next vacation, including the
GOP congresswoman blames Green New Deal for bridge collapse
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Green New Deal, for the record, does not technically exist. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Your Zodiac Sign Should Prepare For Love Affairs In April
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Plus, Lili Reinhart's peach glam look, Bustle's beauty awards are here, & more.
PunchTok Rattles New York Women
Thursday, March 28, 2024
What's new today on the Cut — covering style, self, culture, and power, plus interviews, profiles, columns, and commentary from our editors. Brand Logo THURSDAY, MARCH 28 WAIT WHAT IS HAPPENING ON
The worst mug in your kitchen has an important purpose
Thursday, March 28, 2024
This is the hottest new restaurant trend in LA
Ye Olde Sign Shoppe: Gran Canaria’s Tomás Prieto Gálvez
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Adventures in life, family, and sign painting with Tomás Prieto Gálvez in the Canary Islands. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign