Twinkie Pumpkin Cake - Happy Thanksgiving!

Uncool History - Kennedy Assassination

As our Uncool series on history continues...

There's been about a bizillion books and tv specials done on the Kennedy assassination and it is one of those historical moments that everyone should have some perspective on. In my opinion, there are two books that pretty much explain it:

"Death of a President" by William Manchester is pretty much the 'official' version of the events leading up to, during, and following the assassination. This is the book authorized by Jackie and Bobby Kennedy and is a pretty thorough timeline of things.

"Case Closed" by Gerald Posner is to me the definitive refutation of all the Kennedy conspiracy stuff. If you've heard conspiracy theories, have conspiracy theories, think you might want to develop a conspiracy theory about the assassination then you need to read this book. The title says it all.

Uncool Music Playlist - Earth, Wind and Fire "September"

Jeff's Uncool hits keep on rolling... Live, from Jeff's iPod is #26 on his most played list "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire.

Back in my 20's, whenever the boys got together to play a little poker, we'd throw on the 'Best of...' from EWF and let it loop all night. If we were feeling frisky, we'd put on the jumpsuits from the video above and get freaky.

Rhodes Ravens Logo

Jack Purcell Garment Dyed Ox

Jack Purcell CP

Jack Purcell - Sailcloth Ox

Uncool Music Playlist - School of Fish "3 Strange Days"

The Uncool hits keep on rolling... Live, from Jeff's iPod is #11 on his most played list "3 Strange Days" by School of Fish.

I listened to this song quite a bit when I worked in television at WBFF in Baltimore and we were putting on the Fox 45 Family Funfest at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. 3 strange days indeed...

TV is Superior to Movies - Sons of Anarchy

Twinkie - Chocolate Covered Chilled

Uncool History - The Great Bridge

Jeff's Uncool history series continues with a look at the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

"The Great Bridge" by David McCullough.

When I was doing a lot of traveling for work I once had a gig at one of the main Verizon buildings in Manhattan. For those of you who don't know, that building is quite literally at the end of the Brooklyn Bridge. I was so happening to be staying at the Brooklyn Marriott at the other end of the bridge. So I walked across the bridge everyday to work the whole week I was working at Verizon.

The Verizon building is visible to the right of the
tower (above, notice the Verizon logo on the building)
right at the end of the bridge.

Anyway, between fighting off muggers (another post) I became pretty fascinated by this bridge.

"The Great Bridge" is the definitive history of the construction of this bridge. The story of the Roebling's (who designed and built the bridge) to Boss Tweed and the shenanigans that went into the whole thing. Plus, it was downright dangerous work...

Another must-read if you are interested in the history of New York. This is nice slice of life if you have any interest in 1870's NYC.