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Lorcan Dempsey at OCLC: Article history and Enid Blyton Similar
It is nice seeing the Guardian record article history on the web version of articles - when was it originally published, what are the details of print publication, revisions. This shows that they are serious about what they publish as part of an ongoing part of the historical record. Incidentally, the article I link to here is about a poll of best loved authors in the UK commissioned by Costa. Enid Blyton came top, a name not as well known in the US as in the UK. But this latest nomination is not for best children's writer, it is for best-loved writer, full stop. Blyton's gold medal position i...Feed: conference.archimuse.com aggre...
Some final thoughts, conflicts of interest, and the return of yellow cow demon spawn Similar
The Olympics... seems like forever ago, and in fact it was. Most have moved on to other things like hurricanes and vice presidential teenage pregnancies. But in the tradition of talking about stuff that happened countless news cycles ago, here are some of my final musings on the Games that was: First, a few thoughts on the big American hero, Michael Phelps. He was, quite simply incredible, and his accomplishments deserve every amount of praise they've received. But he is also very much a product of a system that desperately wants -- perhaps needs -- him to do well, and will do everything possi...Feed: Left Coast Leaner
Before the New TV Season Begins … Catch Up on Seasons Past! Similar
The new TV season is just a couple of weeks away now, but the premiere dates for both new series and existing shows are scattered throughout the fall. Here, a two-part guide to TV-on-DVD box sets to help you fill your tube-watching hours during these last pre-season weeks (part two follows on Thursday) … Saving Grace – Season One (Fox) – Holly Hunter has garnered well-deserved Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for this TNT drama, about an Oklahoma cop (Hunter) who's easily as messed up as any of the perps she chases. Grace Hanadarko is a gritty boozer with a chain-smoking habit, a foul ...Feed: iVillage - Movie Insider
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