“He is the 82-year old giant of Latin American literature who pioneered the school of magical realism and inspired a generation of novelists. But Gabriel García Márquez has barely written a word since his last novel, Memoirs of My Melancholy Whores, came out to distinctly mixed reviews five years ago. “Now fans of the Colombian author are [...]
Archive for April 2nd, 2009
No Mas?: Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez “Lays Down His Pen”
Posted in Books, Literature, The Americas, Writers & Writing on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
DUMBO Dock Street Project Update – Historian David McCullough Rallies Opposition
Posted in Architecture, Brooklyn, DUMBO, New York City, Urban Affairs on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“In the latest chapter of a hot dispute over the building of a proposed tower near the Brooklyn Bridge, the historian and Brooklyn Bridge expert David McCullough is voicing his opposition to the plan. “At a news conference on Wednesday, Mr. McCullough spoke to a crowd of more than 50 local advocates and politicians about [...]
Un-GOD-ly?: A Playmobil Christ & Lecherous Pope
Posted in Business, Europe, Humor, Media & Advertising, Religion, World Wide Web on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“A German pastor who sought to teach children the Easter message by fashioning bibilical scenes out of specially adapted Playmobil figures has been ordered by the toy maker to dismantle his creations. “Rev Markus Bomhard, 38, an evangelical preacher from Eschborn, Hesse, glued breasts on to his ‘Eve’ character and even recreated the Passion in [...]
Great Black Hope: Pardon Sought for Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Johnson
Posted in Congress, Obama, Politics, Popular Culture, Race, Sports on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he’s sure that President Barack Obama ‘will be more than eager’ to pardon the late black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who was sent to prison nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman. “Appearing with three of Johnson’s family members and Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., [...]
