VvG’s Nocturnal Emissions

from the New York Times ART REVIEW | VAN GOGH Nocturnal van Gogh, Illuminating the Darkness By ROBERTA SMITH Devoting an exhibition to Vincent van Gogh, among the world’s most beloved artists, may not seem like much of a reach for the Museum of Modern Art. On paper,...

“Tell the waitress I’ll come back to Zanzibar”

from Shelf-Awareness Here are some proverbs dealing with books and reading from As They Say in Zanzibar: Proverbial Wisdom from Around the World – a compilation of more than 2,000 proverbs gathered by David Crystal: Books A book holds a house of gold (China) It...

Angel Laid To Rest

from the San Francisco Chronicle Hells Angels touched by a mentor Matthew B. Stannard, Chronicle Staff Writer      More… (09-15) 18:41 PDT — Papa’s final ride was a Viking funeral, his body borne to his final resting place by a river of chrome and...

Mongols At War

from the San Jose Mercury News San Jose pipe bombing linked to rival biker gangs Mongols-Hells Angels feud blamed; no injuries reported By Denis C. Theriault, Sean Webby and Lisa Fernandez Mercury News Article Launched: 09/18/2008 08:36:02 AM PDT  A cluster of...

Another Crazy Cheerleader Mom

from the NY Daily News Mom, that’s my cheerleading outfit! Wisconsin woman steals daughter’s identity to join pom-pom squad THE ASSOCIATED PRESS    AP Wendy Brown couldn’t just be content with a Halloween costume once a year. She stole her own...