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  1. Betz

    Noir Novels/Hard Boiled Fiction

    I am currently reading Chandler's Red Harvest. I am enjoying it tremendously. Although it was not written during the Golden Era, the prequel to The Maltese Falcon, Spade & Archer by Joe Gores was a wonderful read. I would really recommend it if you like San Francisco.
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    Exploring 1938 San Francisco through aerial photography in Google Earth

    As a San Franciscan, this is great. Thanks for sharing.
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    Role of Brown Suits in the Golden Age

    As an attorney, I find men wearing brown suits frequently. I own one solid brown suit that I like to wear with brown wingtips. I have heard from some of my friends that brown shoes are frowned upon in London, but in San Francisco it is acceptable. Although, then again, dressing in paper bags...
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    My Grandmother and the Oscar Rabin Band

    Nice! Thanks for sharing the photos.
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    My Grandmother and the Oscar Rabin Band

    My grandmother, Patti Forbes, was one of the singers for the Oscar Rabin Band during the 1950s. The Oscar Rabin Band was one of the more popular British big bands during the era. My grandmother left the entertainment industry and her country when she met my grandfather, who was an American...
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    Are suits for work on the way out?

    I wear a suit every day to work, even if I do not expect to be meeting with clients (I am a lawyer). I think it shows respect for the office, respect for the profession, and respect for yourself and your coworkers. While I agree that some jobs/professions may not feel that the suit is...
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    The Fedora Lounge gets a nod

    This is how I found this community. I am a long-time reader of AoM.
  9. Betz

    Are there any universally liked actors/actresses?

    Thanks. :) As far as dirty laundry goes, didn't Veronica have a terrible alcohol problem that eventually killed her? Or am I getting my actresses confused? hah
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    If I had to pick one girl from the golden era

    Veronica Lake and her peekaboo hair style guys. It cannot be beaten. ;)
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    Have an interview Monday-dress question?

    I would follow your wife's advice. I think a traditional long necktie will look sharp and is more professional in this day and age. Once you get the job and you need to wear suits, then go ahead and wear the necktie if you wish. You look sharp though buddy. Edit: And as an afterthought, if I...
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    Vintage Cologne

    I generally wear Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein. It is not, of course, vintage, but it still exudes a strong sense of masculinity like a lot of old colognes did. A nice big bottle will put you back about $80 at Macys.
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    Video synopsis of 1940's

    Nice! Except for the picture of that Dodger on the first slide. ;) Go Giants.
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    The Declining Popularity of the Necktie

    You got that right, AF. The weather here is generally cool and foggy for most of the year. I work mostly in Oakland, CA with the police officers association there. The climate is generally so cool that I am almost never hot wearing my suit. One of the benefits of living up here! :)
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    Are there any universally liked actors/actresses?

    Veronica Lake is the most beautiful woman to ever live. So, I hope she is universally liked; her alcohol problems notwithstanding. ;)
  17. Betz

    L. A. Noire (video game)

    Gosh, I can't wait for this game . . . It seriously looks like they made a game specifically for my interests. haha.
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    The Declining Popularity of the Necktie

    I practice labor and administrative law generally. My practice represents police officers in administrative, civil, and criminal matters. It's a fun gig.
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    The Declining Popularity of the Necktie

    Well, I'm actually glad to hear that it's not just us Yanks that are getting sloppy. ;) Guys like us have to bring back the glamor to our profession! What kind of law do you practice?
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    The Declining Popularity of the Necktie

    I absolutely agree. It's a shame. I am a lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. It always shocks me when I see lawyers inappropriately dressed or not following basic men's fashion rules. I have been in court with public defenders wearing jeans (I'm not kidding). Not only is it disrespectful...

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