* The MLK Memorial opening has been postponed—not that King wanted it in the first place. * On the nature of memory, historical and structural amnesia, and society's humiliated silence. * New Rimbaud translations confirm the poet as an enduring obsession for all rebels, e.g., Ashbery. * In 1861 a
* Trinidad and Tobago declares national emergency—and imposes curfew—to halt drug-related crime. * Virginia's unique Tangier Island, in Irene's path, is mere inches above the water surrounding it. * Kim Jong-il visits Russia to bolster image of his heir. * Slideshow demonstrations evolution of Steve Jobs&
I was trying to find a parking space for yoga class when I saw the cute guy walk in. Crap. On second thought, maybe I should just ditch today. The cute guy had come to my previous class, and placed his mat directly across from mine. He had hooded lids,
New York’s Hudson Valley has long been haunted—by headless horsemen, and living terrors, too. In the hills between Poughkeepsie and Albany existed a clan of artisans known for their semi-wild existence—and for being a real-life connection to the region’s supernatural past.
* Despite GOP protests, data models show the stimulus worked, though it may not kill the sound bite. * Records show the corporations that win Texas state dollars are the ones that donate to Perry campaigns. * Discovered in Gadhafi's compound: a photo album filled with pictures of Condoleezza Rice. * He
* "Warning: Step Away from Military Activities": Images of NATO flyers dropped on Tripoli. * London professor, Libyan mentor, and prosecutor discuss Saif Gadhafi's fate. * List of high-profile island owners. * Pro-shoplifting argument as a temporary boost for the economy. * Explainer for how Hugo Chávez might transport
I’m in Brooklyn this week. It’s my 138th trip to New York in the past 13 years. For the first 135 trips I was in Manhattan, mostly on 9th St. near Sixth Avenue in a brownstone with studio apartments the owner rented per night, a place I first
Poetry can provide solace. It can also remind people to quit freaking out. Poems selected for Congress, nervous shoppers, Maureen Dowd, and the President of the United States.
* Following earthquake, National Mall landmarks temporarily closed—MLK Memorial still set to open this weekend. * Why the MLK Memorial took so long: A law governs limits on the number of National Mall structures. * "Deep Throat" garage in Northern Virginia gets its historical marker. * Remembering the 12 "Original
* Puerto Rico declares emergency after Irene; storm could be Category 3 when it reaches the U.S. Saturday. * Controlled glimpse in Syria. * Careful work inside led to Tripoli's capture. * With Gadhafi falling and Strauss-Kahn's charges being dropped, BHL is having the best week ever. * Critique
