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Obituary: Samuel Huntington
Samuel Huntington, who has died aged 81 of complications associated with diabetes, was one of the most controversial of American political theorists. Where his friends and contemporaries Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski, while authors of substantial works, were best remembered for holding hig ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 1, 2009 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
Samuel Huntington, who has died aged 81 of complications associated with diabetes, was one of the most controversial of American political theorists. Where his friends and contemporaries Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski, while authors of substantial works, were best remembered for holding hig ... more »
The Guardian – Jan 1, 2009 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
The Funny Pages | Sunday Serial: The Girl in the Green Raincoat
Last chapter: Tess Monaghan, recognizing that her best friend ran true to Don Epstein’s type, asked Whitney to flirt with the man. And Whitney, as it happened, didn’t mind.
New York Times – Dec 31, 2008 9:04 PM [GMT] – comment?
Last chapter: Tess Monaghan, recognizing that her best friend ran true to Don Epstein’s type, asked Whitney to flirt with the man. And Whitney, as it happened, didn’t mind.
New York Times – Dec 31, 2008 9:04 PM [GMT] – comment?
The Best Arts Releases Of 2008
A. O. Scott points to Wall-E and The Dark Knight as standout hits. NPR's Felix Contreras loved albums from Pat Metheny and Picadillo O'Farril. What were your favorite movies and songs? How about video games, TV, and books?
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 7:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
A. O. Scott points to Wall-E and The Dark Knight as standout hits. NPR's Felix Contreras loved albums from Pat Metheny and Picadillo O'Farril. What were your favorite movies and songs? How about video games, TV, and books?
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 7:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
'Don't Stop' Sings Karaoke's Praises
Journalist Brian Raftery says it's OK if you hate karaoke, but that doesn't mean he has to. He sees democracy in a bar packed with would-be singing stars crowded around a karaoke machine. In his book, Don't Stop Believin', he writes, "nights like these forever changed my lif ... more »
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 7:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Journalist Brian Raftery says it's OK if you hate karaoke, but that doesn't mean he has to. He sees democracy in a bar packed with would-be singing stars crowded around a karaoke machine. In his book, Don't Stop Believin', he writes, "nights like these forever changed my lif ... more »
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 7:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
For 'The Reader,' Guilt Travels From Page To Screen
First published in Germany in 1995 and recently adapted to film, Bernhard Schlink's novel The Reader wrestles with guilt and complicity across generations.
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 6:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
First published in Germany in 1995 and recently adapted to film, Bernhard Schlink's novel The Reader wrestles with guilt and complicity across generations.
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 6:13 PM [GMT] – comment?
Music Lessons From A Master: 'Hallelujah Junction'
In a new memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams chronicles his life and offers insights into his acclaimed –- and often controversial — operas and orchestral works.
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 2:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
In a new memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams chronicles his life and offers insights into his acclaimed –- and often controversial — operas and orchestral works.
NPR.org – Dec 31, 2008 2:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
The books stories you've been reading in 2008
The mince pies are all gone, the turkey's finished – or beyond the reach of mayonnaise to resuscitate – and eyes already bleary from too much festivity turn wearily towards the future. It's time to look back on the year that was and ahead to the year that is to come.One of th ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
The mince pies are all gone, the turkey's finished – or beyond the reach of mayonnaise to resuscitate – and eyes already bleary from too much festivity turn wearily towards the future. It's time to look back on the year that was and ahead to the year that is to come.One of th ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
2008: a year in books
January2008 began with a look back to 2007 and the news that Letters of Ted Hughes was the title most frequently chosen as book of the year by newspaper critics. There was shock over the revelation that Marvel Comics was planning to turn back time and and dissolve Spider-Man's marriage to Mary- ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
January2008 began with a look back to 2007 and the news that Letters of Ted Hughes was the title most frequently chosen as book of the year by newspaper critics. There was shock over the revelation that Marvel Comics was planning to turn back time and and dissolve Spider-Man's marriage to Mary- ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 12:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
Podcast: Hear playwright Harold Pinter in conversation at the British Library
A full version of this interview is available at the British Library website
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 11:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
A full version of this interview is available at the British Library website
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 11:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
Have Richard and Judy lost their Midas touch?
The announcement of the annual reading list for Richard and Judy's Book Club has, in recent years, provoked a flurry of interest in the authors who have made the grade and rapid badging-up of the books in Waterstone's and Borders.But the 10 books to be picked over by the king and queen of ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 09:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
The announcement of the annual reading list for Richard and Judy's Book Club has, in recent years, provoked a flurry of interest in the authors who have made the grade and rapid badging-up of the books in Waterstone's and Borders.But the 10 books to be picked over by the king and queen of ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 31, 2008 09:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
