Archive | June 16, 2008

The father and daughter who war-monger together

by on June 16, 2008 in War & Security, World

The Cheney tag team is in the ring at the same time versus Iran. In recent days we’ve seen headlines from Bush’s European farewell tour like this from the London Times: “President George Bush starts talking language of a dove.” Also, in an apparent admission that his beef with Iran might not be settled during […]

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Tennessee Williams still standing even if his House is wobbly—Review: A House Not Meant to Stand

by on June 16, 2008 in Arts & Literature

Tennessee Williams spent the last few years of his life writing, revising, rewriting, and reworking a play that would become his final frustrated howl at the world. And he considered it a comedy. In fact, Williams subtitled A House Not Meant to Stand ”a gothic comedy.” But instead of creepy, stately old castles or Victorian mansions, […]

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Nota Bene #27

by on June 16, 2008 in Environment & Nature, Features, Media & Entertainment, Nota Bene, Politics, Law & Government, Sports, War & Security, World

Got hot links if you want ‘em! In his (London) Independent article, “No, Johnny, No: Chuck Berry joins chorus of musicians snubbing McCain’s campaign,” Leonard Doyle writes: “There was a groan at McCain headquarters as it suffered yet another musical derailment. An attempt to use Abba’s ‘Take A Chance On Me’ also bombed. We played […]

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