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Greece Seeks Washington's Support to Curtail Market Speculation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PMGreece's Prime Minister George Papandreou visited Washington and several other nations this week to ask for support cracking down on speculative trading to help Athens employ reforms to help its budget crisis.
Greece Seeks Washington's Support to Curtail Market Speculation Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PMGreece's Prime Minister George Papandreou visited Washington and several other nations this week to ask for support cracking down on speculative trading to help Athens employ reforms to help its budget crisis.
Cast Announced for David Ives' "Translaptation" of Corneille's The Liar in DC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:02PMChristian Conn, Adam Green, Erin Partin, Miriam Silverman, Tony Roach, Aubrey Deeker, Colleen Delany and David Sabin will appear in the world premiere of David Ives' translation of Pierre Corneille's comedy, The Liar, for Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC.
Cast Announced for David Ives' "Translaptation" of Corneille's The Liar in DC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:02PMChristian Conn, Adam Green, Erin Partin, Miriam Silverman, Tony Roach, Aubrey Deeker, Colleen Delany and David Sabin will appear in the world premiere of David Ives' translation of Pierre Corneille's comedy, The Liar, for Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC.
Economy drives return to class Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:36AMFifty-two-year-old Judy Plank is ready to get back on her feet.Today, Plank is attending the University of North Texas as one of the many nontraditional students seeking to launch new careers. More than 4,500 of UNT's 28,500 undergraduate students are classified as nontraditional.
Good Morning! Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:33AMGood morning, it’s Sunday March 7 and we could see some showers and maybe even a thunderstorm today. It’s the anniversary of the vote in Austin that made the bluebonnet the state flower. Do you know in what year the vote was taken?
This day in history Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:27AMIn 1960, Jack Paar returned as host of NBC's "Tonight Show," nearly a month after walking off in a censorship dispute with the network.
March 7, 2010 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:25AMToday is Sunday, March 7, the 66th day of 2010. There are 299 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 7, 1850, in a three-hour speech to the U.S. Senate, Daniel Webster of Massachusetts endorsed the Compromise of 1850 as a means of
Today in History Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:12AMToday is Sunday, March 7, the 66th day of 2010. There are 299 days left in the year. On March 7, 1850, in a three-hour speech to the U.S. Senate, Daniel Webster of Massachusetts endorsed the Compromise of 1850 as a means of preserving the Union.
Today in History Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:01AMToday is Sunday, March 7, the 66th day of 2010. There are 299 days left in the year.
Today in History Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:59PM7, the 66th day of 2010. There are 299 days left in the year.
John D. Forester Jr.: Translator's life in Haiti spirals into chaos Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:16PMHenry turned out to be not only a big help but also a good friend to me in Haiti. Although I speak enough French to navigate a restaurant in Paris, the Creole (or Kreyé?l) they speak in Port-au-Prince might as well have been Greek to me.
Chronicler of miracles and mirages Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04PMAt a recent book sale I bought VS Naipaul's The Writer and the World , a collection of the Nobel laureate's essays.
Homoeroticism’s Poet Pioneer Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:30AMThe simultaneous publication by Knopf of two new translations of the poetry of Constantine Cavafy is a literary event of major importance and for queer readers a particular cause for rejoicing, for these twin volumes should help solidify Cavafy’s stature as one of the great poets of the 20th century.
Robles wins 60m hurdles at French meeting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42PMLIEVIN, France: Olympic champion Dayron Robles easily beat Yevgeniy Borisov of Russia to win the 60-meter hurdles at the Pas de Calais meeting on Friday.
INDEPENDENT TIBET – THE FACTS : BY JAMYANG NORBU Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:45AMThis is a considerably revised and expanded version of the document, Losar Gift for Rangzen Activists , that I posted on Feb 25, 2009. This version has new information and illustrations.
‘Gerstein Report’ Dominates at CMF Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:41PMThe guys behind “The Gerstein Report” accepted the award for Best Picture at the Campus MovieFest finale on Tuesday.
Weekendist: Lit Fest, Lit Fest, Lit Fest (and more) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:43PMEvery Friday, Weekendist brings you our picks of the best of what's coming in the next three days. We've noted it in Pencil This In , but this is worth repeating here - the 8th Shanghai International Lit Fest begins tonight! We hope you have your tickets for the opening session with Tuscany expert Dario Castagno, because we certainly do. And for the rest of the weekend? More SILF events! But if ...
Night of the living dummies Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:34PMMannequins that move at night to reveal a story will appear in shop windows tomorrow. When it comes to the hush-hush prep for Revolt of the Mannequins, French company Royal de Luxe are no dummies.
RESTAURANTS : Arvorig Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:24AMYou can’t see a second-run movie for NT$100 anymore in Gongguan (公館) because the Great Century Theater (大世紀戲院) is gone — it closed a year and a half ago — but you can go to the same locale and enjoy authentic French crepes for around the same price.
Community Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:48AMFranklin Park Herald-Journal with news of Northlake welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better.
Community Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:28AMElm Leaves welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better.
The A to Z of Alice in Wonderland Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:08AMOn the eve of Tim Burton's 3D take on Alice in Wonderland, Kevin Jackson reveals his cultural history of a Victorian classic... [TRAILER]
Dancer who lost her leg in Haiti earthquake: ‘I want to dance again’ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:27PMIn the chaos of Haiti, our writer came across a dancer whose leg was amputated after her home collapsed. Could she be a symbol of hope for the nation’s recovery?
Dancer who lost her leg in Haiti earthquake: ‘I want to dance again’ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:27PMIn the chaos of Haiti, our writer came across a dancer whose leg was amputated after her home collapsed. Could she be a symbol of hope for the nation’s recovery?
Dancer who lost her leg in Haiti earthquake: ‘I want to dance again’ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:27PMIn the chaos of Haiti, our writer came across a dancer whose leg was amputated after her home collapsed. Could she be a symbol of hope for the nation’s recovery?
Dancer who lost her leg in Haiti earthquake: ‘I want to dance again’ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:27PMIn the chaos of Haiti, our writer came across a dancer whose leg was amputated after her home collapsed. Could she be a symbol of hope for the nation’s recovery?
News Wrap: Troop, Civilian Casualties Mount in Afghanistan Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:51PMIn other news Monday, six NATO troops were killed after car bomb explosions across Afghanistan. Also, former Serb leader Radovan Karadzic blamed an Islamic plot for bloodshed in Bosnia when he took the stand in his war crimes trial at the Hague.
News Wrap: Troop, Civilian Casualties Mount in Afghanistan Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:51PMIn other news Monday, six NATO troops were killed after car bomb explosions across Afghanistan. Also, former Serb leader Radovan Karadzic blamed an Islamic plot for bloodshed in Bosnia when he took the stand in his war crimes trial at the Hague.
Robert Fulford: The Interrogative Mood and Padgett Powell's spirit of postmodern improvisation Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:33PMIf there’s a central theme to be found somewhere in Padgett Powell’s The Interrogative Mood: A Novel? (Ecco: HarperCollins), the reader must discover it. Powell’s intentionally mystifying book requires the literary equivalent of the heavy brow-furrowing that information analysts perform behind locked doors in the espionage services.Every page contains bits of what we usually call a novel. Sexual ...
Robert Fulford: The Interrogative Mood and Padgett Powell's spirit of postmodern improvisation Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:33PMIf there’s a central theme to be found somewhere in Padgett Powell’s The Interrogative Mood: A Novel? (Ecco: HarperCollins), the reader must discover it. Powell’s intentionally mystifying book requires the literary equivalent of the heavy brow-furrowing that information analysts perform behind locked doors in the espionage services.Every page contains bits of what we usually call a novel. Sexual ...
Iran challenges European gov'ts over Hamas killing Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:48PMGENEVA - Iran's foreign minister challenged Western countries Monday to explain if they helped Israeli "terror...
Iran challenges European gov'ts over Hamas killing Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:48PMGENEVA - Iran's foreign minister challenged Western countries Monday to explain if they helped Israeli "terror...
Jacques Audiard's films reflect reality Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:46AMOf the five foreign-language films up for an Oscar next Sunday, only France's entry, "A Prophet," has a legislative bill named for it. The scorching drama exposes the country's corrupt prison system through the fictional account of a young Arab inmate who...
Prelim comes to end Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:09AMThree Montrealers accused of killing four family members are heading back to court Tuesday, just four days after the completion of a critical stage in their case.[...]
Haitians wait for a rebirth Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:36PMA teenager is leaning on a fence and talking about a revolution, his back to the rubble of the National Palace, a building once so pretty and white it seemed unreal.
"A Prophet" Star Tahar Rahim: "I imprisoned myself in an idea" Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:54PMUnseen as a lead actor until his big screen debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May, twenty-something French actor Tahar Rahim was receiving audience accolades for his breakthrough acting performance for his star making turn in Jacques Audiard "A Prophet" (Un Prophete). Days after the film's debut, it won the Grand Jury prize at the prestigious event and has since been popular on the circuit ...
Wednesday's Olympic roundup: Lindsey Vonn crashes in giant slalom crash Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:51AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men's hockey team didn't. Hours after Vonn broke her right pinkie in a giant slalom crash, the hockey guys found themselves in trouble against Switzerland.
von Schlippe was a man of many talents Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:40AMAlexey von Schlippe was born in Moscow in 1915 into the family of a minister in Czar Nicholas II's court. Fleeing the Russian Revolution, his family escaped to Finland in 1920 and later moved to Germany.
Colonel Gaddafi: "mad dog"? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:59AMThe Libyan leader has called for jihad against Switzerland. Here are five of his most. . .interesting moments.
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP - Vonn crashes, US hockey pulls out tight game Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:16AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia (PA SPORTSTICKER) - Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men’s hockey team didn’t. Hours after Vonn broke her right pinkie in a giant slalom crash, the hockey guys found themselves in trouble against Switzerland.
Energy minister has Volpe on his mind Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe Liberals haven't had much to celebrate in the past few weeks when it comes to the $3.2-billion deal to sell some of NB Power's assets to Hydro-Quebec.
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP: Lindsey Vonn crashes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:13AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men’s hockey team didn’t.
James Currey: Godfather of African publishing Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:29PMThough now spending a well-earned retirement among the dreaming spires of the English university city of Oxford, British publisher James Currey still keeps up with work in African and Arab studies, fields in which he spent much of his long career.
About a bandit Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:26PM"My aunt Joyar, for example, was a famous warrior who dressed like a man, fought camel theives and Arab armies, wrestled men for sport -- and always won. She refused to marry until she was well into her forties." This is a wicked portrait of an atypical woman of Darfur that speaks volumes.
Vonn crashes, US hockey pulls out tight game Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:17AMFrom event schedules to medal counts, stay up to date with news, results and more.
Vonn crashes, U.S. hockey pulls out tight game Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:17AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men's hockey team didn't. Hours after Vonn broke her right pinkie in a giant slalom crash, the hockey guys found themselves in trouble against Switzerland.
Vonn crashes, US hockey pulls out tight game Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:57AMBy JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP)- Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men's hockey team didn't.
Olympic roundup: Vonn crashes, U.S. hockey pulls out tight game Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:50AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia - Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men's hockey team didn't. Hours after Vonn broke her right pinkie in a giant slalom crash, the hockey guys found themselves in trouble against Switzerland. The game was scoreless a couple minutes into the third period until Parise broke through. He added an empty-net goal in the closing seconds to seal a 2 ...
Olympic roundup: After crash, Vonn uncertain about return Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:28AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn went down hard. Zach Parise made sure the U.S. men's hockey team didn't.