Bring back middlebrow! Oct 18, 2009
But in reflections prompted by reading A Great Idea at the Time: The Rise, Fall, and Curious Afterlife of the Great Books by Globe columnist Alex Beam, Pannapacker laments the disappearance from American family-room shelves of such volumes. For all their shortcomings, he writes in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Great Books - along with many other varieties of middlebrow culture - reflected a time when the liberal arts commanded more respect. (Boston Globe)
Aldo Buzzi, 99; filmmaker became writer late in life Oct 18, 2009
Their conversations are recorded in another volume, Reflections and Shadows. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Blazers retro jam against Suns celebrates 40 years Oct 16, 2009
You just do reflections in your mind. nice to see them having another game here. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Let's Get Those Phones Ringing! Oct 16, 2009
The 2009 winter fundraising drives featured more reflections on the sad state of for-profit journalism than ever before. WNYC's news chief reminded listeners that "we're in an environment where a lot of outlets are cutting back their coverage, cutting back on their reporters," while WNYC is launching new shows and new initiatives. (Slate)
Anza Day event marked in Tubac Oct 14, 2009
The Tumaccori Mission will present Reflections of the Past at 10 a.m., and then Juan Bautista de Anza, portrayed by Luis Bracamonte, and his troops will ride up the Anza Trail and arrive in Tubac about noon. Anza will give a presentation to the awaiting crowd on the journey that he, his troops and courageous settlers will begin to establish the Presidio at San Francisco in October 1775. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Trimming the fat-talk Oct 14, 2009
The Reflections Body Image Program of Tri Delta created Fat Talk Free Week last year. On the Universitys campus, the student group Reflectionsnot associated with Tri Deltas Reflections Programwill run the event ... Reflections promotes positive body image and spreads eating disorder awareness. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Shaw Nature Reserve Oct 14, 2009
Washington Missouri - News - Top Stories. Run to ReadThe 2009 Run to Read took place Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lions Lake in Washington. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Under the setting sun Oct 13, 2009
"Ive had great desert sunsets and great beach sunsets," he says, "but one of my favorites is regular and mundane: from the roof of my office in the industrial Melbourne suburb of Footscray. The cranes and containers of Docklands can look like a Jeffrey Smart painting on acid while the setting sun fast-forwards a kaleidoscope of mirrored reflections off the city skyscrapers.". Its A Snap. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Morgan dedicated to serving his community Oct 8, 2009
" Reflections "I've seen a lot of change, especially in the amount of paperwork," Morgan said. "The amount of paper work necessary to keep up with state reports and mandates has really escalated. " Morgan notes Kalona is fortunate to be a growing community. "Since 1994, we have had seven new subdivisions (Harvest Hill I and II, Kreekside, Sunrise Creek, Walnut Ridge, Key Estates and Hillcrest Estates) creating 183 lots and 180 new homes. (Kalona News, IA)
8 Americans Dead in Fierce Afghan Battles Oct 5, 2009
"I don?t trust people who make bitter reflections about war, Mrs. Barham. It?s always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a Hell it is. And it?s always the widows who lead the Memorial Day parades ? we shall never end wars, Mrs. Barham, by blaming it on ministers and generals or warmongering imperialists or all the other banal bogies. It?s the rest of us who build statues to those generals and name boulevards after those ministers; the rest of us who make... (CBS News -- World)
ROW: Reflections on Water at Touchs... Oct 4, 2009
ROW: Reflections on Water at Touchstones Museum. ROW: Reflections on Water at Touchstones Museum ... "ROW: Reflections on Water" uses a fresh curatorial style to convey historical nt context, varied art installations narratives with subtlety exity. (Suite101.com)
Freshman talks college for NYT blog Oct 2, 2009
In her most recent post, titled "From Timid and Nervous to, 'I Love College,' " Calder shared personal reflections with readers on her first experiences at GW.. "It was a really quick decision. I was nervous that at the first sign of trouble I would have been like, oh, I made the wrong choice. But that's not the case at all I'm genuinely happy here. I'm definitely a Colonial all the way," Calder said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009
Entertainment will be by Reflections. For more information, call Kathy Papson at 386-445-7010. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
The Nabokov Code Sep 25, 2009
Perhaps, through a glass darkly, we could glimpse the author's last reflections on the dazzling corpus that came before. And so a numinous aura surrounded the object I beheld on the 21st flooras if it were a newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll. (Slate)
Apology not accepted Sep 24, 2009
Wilson s apology for his inappropriate behavior following urging by his party s elite emphasized his true visible reflections of his inner feelings. Sorry, Mr. Wilson, APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Castro praises Obama on climate stand Sep 24, 2009
Castro, 83, handed over power to his brother Raul in February 2008, but has continued to release frequent essays on current events which are published in state media under the title "Reflections of Comrade Fidel.". Criticism elsewhereIn Wednesday's edition, the former Cuban leader quoted extensively from Obama's speech, though he also criticized what he called America's aggressive military and economic foreign policy. (MSNBC -- International)
Traditional Ho-Chunk Games to be held at the Encounter Center Sep 18, 2009
Along with poetry, a variety of prose pieces and personal reflections will round out the program for the evening. Everyone is invited to attend. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gwinnett schools up for prize Sep 16, 2009
Vicki Pomeroy, who heads Gwinnett PTA Council s Reflections Committee, hopes she ll get the good news via cellphone. She has a Governor s Advisory Committee meeting scheduled during the ceremony. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jody Powell dies at 65 Sep 15, 2009
Reflections & In Memory of Jody Powell. I was shocked to learn the news this afternoon that Jody Powell had passed away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
At your service Sep 14, 2009
Reflections Group: Social and support networking group. 386-615-7742. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Jordan trying to find his comfort zone Sep 12, 2009
Rarely has Jordan offered such reflections on his career. When he retired from the Washington Wizards following the 2002-03 season, he dived right into running the team. (Boston Globe)
Stocks poised for more gains Sep 12, 2009
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke will talk about "Reflections on A Year of Crisis" in Washington on Tuesday. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bulldogs will win because they HAVE to Sep 12, 2009
8:07 am September 11, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. The first week of the season always has a bunch of easy picks and honesty compels your Fearless Friday Forecaster to admit that none of the tough picks went his way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Predictions: Barnhart Sep 12, 2009
Bulldogs will win because they HAVE to. 8:07 am September 11, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New on DVD: 'Hamilton Woman,' 'Homicide,' 'Valentino' doc Sep 11, 2009
Extras, extras: Reflections by author/editor Michael Korda, nephew of writer/director Alexander Korda; critic 's essay; more. 1991, Criterion, R, $40. (USA Today -- Life)
•Visit to Washington sites evokes memories Sep 11, 2009
Seeing the reflections of the poncho-clad and rucksack-laden troops on a high-gloss granite wall and taking in other war monuments first-hand gave Wheeler a new sense of his country's appreciation for its veterans and the sacrifices they made. Wheeler and 150 central Indiana veterans, including about 20 from Johnson County and 19 from Columbus, visited national war memorials Wednesday on a whirlwind tour of Washington arranged by AMVETS Post 99 in Indianapolis. (The Daily Journal)
Read the 'JER' transcript Sep 9, 2009
GIGOT: In his controversial new book, "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe," columnist Christopher Caldwell, takes on the issue of Muslim immigration of Muslims to the West and argues that Islam is fundamentally challenging the European way of life. In the middle of the 20th century, there were almost no Muslims in Europe, and today there are as many as 17 million, making up about half of all newcomers there. (Fox News)
Reflections on seasons as summer turns to fall Sep 9, 2009
Trey Bundy, Special to The Chronicle. Tuesday, September 8, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Amazon offers to resend Orwell e-books Sep 5, 2009
He was reading the book for an advanced placement course in which he had to turn in "reflections" on each 100 pages of text. The lawsuit, which is seeking class-action status, calls for unspecified damages and a ban on future deletions. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The Kennedy Strategy Sep 5, 2009
But his death still evoked powerful emotions and reflections among politicians of all stripes and average citizens. Some media outlets tried to move on after a day or two of Kennedy stories, but the publics appetite for reflection remained unsatisfied until the formal memorial ceremonies, moving many to tears and hopefully serving as a wake-up call. (Slate)
A shift in Archie love triangle after 70 years Aug 29, 2009
Choice of Veronica over Betty may offer reflections on society. By Michael CavnaWashington Post. (Honolulu Advertiser)
No Mands Land: Reflections at Exit 3 Aug 29, 2009
No Mands Land: Reflections at Exit 3 - Kingston, MA - Kingston Reporter ... No Mands Land: Reflections at Exit 3. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Religion: Aug. 27 Aug 28, 2009
After a short selection of readings and hymns, members of the congregation are invited to share their experiences, reflections, and testimonies of healing. MetroWest Baptist. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Remembering the Darker Side of Teddy Kennedy Aug 28, 2009
Before offering some less than hagiographic reflections on the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (may he rest in peace), one pleasant memory: About a decade ago, I was late for a party in northwest Washington D.C. -- a neighborhood not known for abundant parking spaces. (Townhall.com)
A force with presidents Aug 27, 2009
Kennedy said he saw reflections of his brothers in the young Chicago lawyer, and Obama quickly developed a respect and affection for the senior lawmaker. Even as president, Obama behaved with an unusual level of deference to a man he outranked politically. (Boston Globe)
Obama Aide’s Case Against Euthanasia From Atlantic Archives Aug 27, 2009
It may require agonizing talks with dying family members about their fears, their reflections on life and what comes after, their family loves and family antagonisms. Ending a patient's life by injection, with the added solace that it will be quick and painless, is much easier than this constant physical and emotional care. (The Atlantic Online)
SIRIUS XM Radio Pays Tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that it is paying tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy across multiple talk channels, offering news coverage, reflections on the Senator's life and times, and taking calls from listeners across the country ... The Bob Edwards Show on XM Public Radio is featuring an interview with Washington Post reporter David Broder offering his reflections and observations on the late Senator, followed by an overview of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Readershave strong feelings Aug 27, 2009
Varied reflections from msnbc. com users on his most indelible moments. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama's Visit As A Signifier Of Ghanaians 'Colonial Mentality' Aug 26, 2009
Using President Barack Obamas visit as my unit of analysis, framed around and illuminated by relatable everyday stories and experiences, I offer some stories and incidences as reflections on Ghanaians huge appetite for all things foreign and distaste for our own way of life, indeed, what we may conceptualize as pathways of cultural genocide ... More serious brands of such generic reflections, oftentimes deeply academic and rigorously philosophical, inform the ideas of Ephraim Amu, W. E. B.... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Intellectual Elite Aug 24, 2009
Wow wrote on Aug 21, 2009 11:57 AM:" Good luck with the book and keep me posted. We certainly have our fair share of characters in the forum, but don't stop here. Hopefully you're following up with some true field work to build complete profiles. If they end up being real reflections that go beyond mere caricatures, that, to me, would be more provacative. Unless it's a comedy...then make us as ugly as you want. ". IHIQS wrote on Aug 21, 2009 11:44 AM:" Mensan,Us intelligent have all moved to... (New Iberia, LA)
JIM DOSON: The Afternoon Nap Revolution Aug 23, 2009
" The article concluded that in the office of Japan's Environmental Ministry and the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corp., employees can be seen unabashedly dozing off on company time, power napping into the 21st century. A side benefit of the trend, the Post notes, is that companies can now turn off lights at lunchtime to save energy. Afternoon Napping Revolution Needless to say, I was pleased to think I've actually been miles ahead of the international snoozing revolution for years with my daily... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Text of his comments Aug 22, 2009
Reflections on a Year of Crisis. By the standards of recent decades, the economic environment at the time of this symposium one year ago was quite challenging. (MSNBC -- Business)
Text of speech by Chairman Ben S. Bernanke Aug 22, 2009
by Chairman Ben S. Bernanke - Aug. 21, 2009 11:26 AM At the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual economic symposium, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. By the standards of recent decades, the economic environment at the time of this symposium one year ago was quite challenging. (AZCentral -- Business)
TEXT OF BERNANKE'S SPEECH: Reflections on a year of crisis Aug 22, 2009
FRB: Speech--Bernanke, Reflections on a Year of Crisis--August 21, 2009 ... Reflections on a Year of Crisis. (USA Today -- Money)
Everyone must do their bit Aug 19, 2009
But most CFA volunteers will not have the luxury of detailed reflections on the findings - or in some instances lack of findings - in the 360-page report. There are a couple of much more pressing tasks at hand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Aug 16, 2009
Drawings begin at 1 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Rock Falls businesses or Reflections Salon in Mason City. Grand prizes are Brinkman Gas Grill, savings bonds and others. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 8/16/09 Aug 16, 2009
Aug. 29 Night Reflections. 7 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cheney uncloaks his frustration with Bush Aug 14, 2009
More private reflections, as his memoir takes shape in slashing longhand on legal pads, have opened a second front against Cheney's White House partner of eight years, George W. Bush. Cheney's disappointment with the former president surfaced recently in one of the informal conversations he is holding to discuss the book with authors, diplomats, policy experts and past colleagues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cmon guys, be our friends Aug 12, 2009
We want to hear your reflections. Loading commenting interface. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Free swim, no lifeguard in attendance Aug 10, 2009
so, until you get out from under your parents wings and see how real people really live, your impressions, reflections, and observations are useless to anyone. And no, seeing lots of movies doesn t count. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Grafton (Grif) H. Cook II (5) Aug 10, 2009
Grif and his wife, Barbara, had written several books on local history: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Dowagiac, Michigan; Pokagon Township Reflections; The M-1 Carbine, a Revolution in Gun Stocking, and The People of the Round Oak, and other Dowagiac, Michigan, Personalities. They have also made numerous lectures on a number of topics to service clubs, historical societies and patriotic organizations. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 8, 2009
Mirrors 10 p.m. (MAX) A night watchman (Kiefer Sutherland) is haunted by reflections. R (2008). (Boston Globe)
Has Thomas Pynchon Given Up on Being a Serious Novelist? Aug 4, 2009
"Life in psychedelic-sixties L.A. offered more cautionary arguments than you could wave a joint at against too much trust, and the seventies were looking no more promising." This is Doc's conclusion, though as the book advances, more and more of these jaundiced reflections about everyone's inner corruption seem to come from the author. The hero may be living, emotionally, inside a sort of amiable deep freeze, but Pynchon still takes pains to furnish most of the usual mystery staples. (Slate)
Suit over Kindle deletion Aug 3, 2009
Gawronski told The Associated Press in a telephone interview he was assigned "1984" for an advanced placement course in which students must turn in "reflections" on each 100 pages of text when they return from summer break, then take a test. He was a quarter to halfway through the book when it disappeared from his Kindle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
LETTER: Saving gas on a bike has me facing near-death nearly every day Aug 3, 2009
I believe these incidents are reflections by motorists of Winchester s lack of concern for pedestrians and bicyclists. Please let me and others know that you will immediately put into effect his small suggestions and will go much further. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Amazon sued over Kindle deletion of Orwell books Jul 31, 2009
Gawronski told The Associated Press in a telephone interview he was assigned "1984" for an advanced placement course in which students must turn in "reflections" on each 100 pages of text when they return from summer break, then take a written test. He was a quarter to halfway through the book when it disappeared from his Kindle. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Live From Washington, It's Urban Affairs Jul 29, 2009
Carrion echoed some of Jarrett's reflections on in the first place. "Local government officials feel like there is a disconnect between the national government and local municipalities," he said. (Slate)
Vernon G. Lueth Jul 24, 2009
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with prayers and reflections at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Bemidji with military honors by the Bemidji VFW Post No. 1260. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Change or Die: Reflections on Richard Susskind's 'The End of Lawyers?' Jul 23, 2009
com - Change or Die: Reflections on Richard Susskind's 'The End of Lawyers ... Change or Die: Reflections on Richard Susskind's 'The End of Lawyers. (Law.com)
Skip Gates Speaks Jul 22, 2009
Rather than the rigorous reflections warranted by the "teaching moment" hoped for by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Professor Charles Ogletree, Esq ... In the days to come, I fervently hope that calmer, thoughtful comments and lengthier, well-considered reflections can be heard above the mutually disrespectful din so sadly manifested in too many comments here. (Slate)
Beige in America Jul 22, 2009
Its a special segment where , interviews the diva, Mariah Carey, on her reflections as she approaches one of lifes milestones. With , Mariah could tell us how of romancing , she finally even if she still prefers casting the in her videos. (Slate)
War strains push Gates to expand Army Jul 21, 2009
Military officials have been talking about the need for a larger Army to cope with the demands of eight years of war, but those reflections have largely remained private. Gates, who was named by President Bush in 2006 and asked to stay on under President Obama, has focused on reducing the strains on the US military. (Christian Science Monitor)
Click to read: Fellow Anchors: Cronkite the Gold Standard Jul 19, 2009
Fellow Anchors: Cronkite the Gold Standard - The Early Show - CBS News. Fellow Anchors: Cronkite the Gold Standard. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cronkite and the voice of authority gone Jul 19, 2009
July 18: As the world mourns the passing of Americas most trusted man, NBCs Brian Williams joins Amy Robach with some personal reflections on Cronkites life and legacy. Today show. (MSNBC -- Television)
Reflections from an Apollo 11 Astronaut Jul 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009. Command Module Pilot Michael Collins Talks Isolation in Space, True Heroes and the Need for Careers in Math and Science. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
