Back in the 1980s, when I lived in New York City, you could find between 20 to 30 Indian Restaurants on this one block in Alphabet City (Southern Manhattan, East of Greenwich Village). A friend who taught himself Indian cooking explained to me that the reason these restaurants were so affordable (OK, cheap, I was a starving student back then) was that they all bought the spices in bulk for all of the restaurants (super-who...
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Libby, your one-tap-reading app, is now available on your computer’s internet browser, making it easier than ever to borrow and read digital content from Mechanics’ Institute Library.
With Libby, you can enjoy the same functionality across all platforms, whether using your phone, tablet, or computer. You can also resume reading on another device without...
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In August, Andy Talajkowski joined Mechanics’ Institute as our Programs Administrator. Andy has experience as an administrative coordinator at the UCLA Longevity Center, where they managed lifelong learning programs and initiatives. Andy holds a Master's degree in Adult Education from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor's Degree in English and Education from UCLA.
We asked Andy a few questions t...
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Nick Nolte in Mother Night (1996)
For many years,I had a poor opinion of Nick Nolte. (As an actor only. As a person, I could not say as I never met the guy). I did not watch Rich Man, Poor Man on television in the 70s. He appeared in some entertaining movies, but of the action/adventure kind that did not require much acting....
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This month is an ideal opportunity to highlight some of the spookier, creepier, and scary but also funny movies in our collection. This list is by no means an exhaustive one, and the categories overlap and blend, but these are some select titles you may or may not be interested in watching to get in the Halloween spirit. Boo-careful, or make sure to watch with a friend!
Creature Features
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Bloody Business: An anecdotal history of Scotland Yard by H. Paul Jeffers. 363.2 J45
Fans of true crime and historical trivia will love this book. Why are British uniformed police called "Bobbies?" Why do the police at Scotland Yard call the main entrance "the back way?" Why is the elite department that deals with terrorism and...
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