Articles related to "Anecdotes"
The one who got away: Norwegian bin Laden humor (Part I of II)
Being an enormous admirer of Kathleen Stokker’s work, <I>Folklore Fights the Nazis: Humor in Occupied Norway 1940-1945</I> (1995), I couldn’t help but take notice when anti-bin Laden jokes started filtering into my inbox. Most Americans, at least, have received more than their share of anti-Taliban, anti-bin Laden witticisms and manipulated images. As Stokker suggested of humor in occupied Norway, these kinds of jokes serve to bind citizens together in a common sense of patriotism and resistance. They not only inspire a light-hearted optimism in the face of tragedy, but also foreground expectant hopes in the directed search for the one who got away. So, how do Norwegian anti-bin Laden jokes figure into this scheme?
osama bin laden • jokes • norway • wwii • war humor
Being an enormous admirer of Kathleen Stokker’s work, <I>Folklore Fights the Nazis: Humor in Occupied Norway 1940-1945</I> (1995), I couldn’t help but take notice when anti-bin Laden jokes started filtering into my inbox. Most Americans, at least, have received more than their share of anti-Taliban, anti-bin Laden witticisms and manipulated images. As Stokker suggested of humor in occupied Norway, these kinds of jokes serve to bind citizens together in a common sense of patriotism and resistance. They not only inspire a light-hearted optimism in the face of tragedy, but also foreground expectant hopes in the directed search for the one who got away. So, how do Norwegian anti-bin Laden jokes figure into this scheme?
osama bin laden • jokes • norway • wwii • war humor
Family Vacations. Are they worth the effort?
Can you really relax and enjoy the family during your summer vacation? It is possible to not lose you mind while traveling.
summer vacation • family vacation • family vacations • ideas • anecdotes
Can you really relax and enjoy the family during your summer vacation? It is possible to not lose you mind while traveling.
summer vacation • family vacation • family vacations • ideas • anecdotes
Murmur project's cell phone art.
City stories via cell phone in Toronto.
cell • cellular • cell phone • telephone • phone
City stories via cell phone in Toronto.
cell • cellular • cell phone • telephone • phone
World Tour
A smattering of gaming sites with an international twist.
gaming game rp roleplay role-play adventure deck c
A smattering of gaming sites with an international twist.
gaming game rp roleplay role-play adventure deck c
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
OnDVD: SCRUBS Season 3
With even more extra features than the previous two. Disc 3 is loaded with eight documentaries. Luckily they’re all short enough that I had time to watch them all.
scrubs • dvd review • tv • tv show • season three
With even more extra features than the previous two. Disc 3 is loaded with eight documentaries. Luckily they’re all short enough that I had time to watch them all.
scrubs • dvd review • tv • tv show • season three
Stories of the Saints: A Vital Part of Mormon Culture
Discusses the prominence of LDS stories and folklore, and provides links to various Web sites.
lds stories • lds folklore • mormon folklore • missionary folklore • lds humor
Discusses the prominence of LDS stories and folklore, and provides links to various Web sites.
lds stories • lds folklore • mormon folklore • missionary folklore • lds humor
Certain alienated rights
For many decades mexicans lived without the right to express themselves. Unless they had good opinions on the state party. On recent years this has changed, Mexico is finally free to speak.
televisa • pri • repression • liberties • violations
For many decades mexicans lived without the right to express themselves. Unless they had good opinions on the state party. On recent years this has changed, Mexico is finally free to speak.
televisa • pri • repression • liberties • violations
How to Be a Journalist- Top Freelance Tips
You have a good angle for your article and a newspaper or magazine that you are going to approach - time to start writing. Be clear on what your point of view is.
how to be a journalist • top freelance tips • tips re titles • types of titles • journalism how to structure an article
You have a good angle for your article and a newspaper or magazine that you are going to approach - time to start writing. Be clear on what your point of view is.
how to be a journalist • top freelance tips • tips re titles • types of titles • journalism how to structure an article
More Records: Record breaking hitches in summary
A summary of record breaking hitch-hikes extracted from the Guinness Book.
hitching • hitch hiking • records • guinness book
A summary of record breaking hitch-hikes extracted from the Guinness Book.
hitching • hitch hiking • records • guinness book
Execution, Afghanistan
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Wild Wild West on DVD
Fred reviews Season One on DVD. Giant metal spiders anyone? ... Just Kidding
wild wild west • robert conrad • dvd • season one • 1978
Fred reviews Season One on DVD. Giant metal spiders anyone? ... Just Kidding
wild wild west • robert conrad • dvd • season one • 1978
Author of Washington's Biography
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
george washington’s cherry tree legend • father of our country • mason locke weems • wood chopping • i can not tell a lie
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
george washington’s cherry tree legend • father of our country • mason locke weems • wood chopping • i can not tell a lie
Alabama This Weekend
Review of a new book by Lynn Grisard Fullman
travel • alabama • lynn grisard fullman
Review of a new book by Lynn Grisard Fullman
travel • alabama • lynn grisard fullman
How to Write a Travelogue
Travellers enjoy talking about fabulous cities, peculiar customs in exotic lands, and odd adventures only a foreign country can offer. Sharing our escapades with an eager audience is a fabulous bonus to travel.
travelogue • travel writing • travel • writing • freelance
Travellers enjoy talking about fabulous cities, peculiar customs in exotic lands, and odd adventures only a foreign country can offer. Sharing our escapades with an eager audience is a fabulous bonus to travel.
travelogue • travel writing • travel • writing • freelance
In Search of the "Real" South
Musings on the Southeast and what makes us unique.
south • southeast • alabama • southerners • american south
Musings on the Southeast and what makes us unique.
south • southeast • alabama • southerners • american south
Literature Guide # 5
seven elite books for lovers
sexual guides • intimacy • review • sensual stories
seven elite books for lovers
sexual guides • intimacy • review • sensual stories
Sell Your Articles to Magazines
Review of HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES THAT SELL by L. Perry Wilbur and Jon Samsel, a good beginners guide to writing for magazines.
magazine writing • freelance writing • nonfiction • articles • writing
Review of HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES THAT SELL by L. Perry Wilbur and Jon Samsel, a good beginners guide to writing for magazines.
magazine writing • freelance writing • nonfiction • articles • writing
Travel Talk
places on line where you can rant, whine, share information, ask questions or get a giggle
robert pelton young • amsterdam • india • black flag care • message board
places on line where you can rant, whine, share information, ask questions or get a giggle
robert pelton young • amsterdam • india • black flag care • message board
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's review of the audiobook "A Shirttail To Hang To"
cal farley • boys' ranch • girlstown • texas culture • texas books
Editor's review of the audiobook "A Shirttail To Hang To"
cal farley • boys' ranch • girlstown • texas culture • texas books
All Soul's Day Traditions, Ecuador
November 2 is a day families gather at cemeteries to clean gravesites and feast with their deceased. Blueberry-based colada and bread "babies" (guaguas) are traditions.
all soul's day • ecuador customs • traditions south america • ecuador food and drink • colada morada
November 2 is a day families gather at cemeteries to clean gravesites and feast with their deceased. Blueberry-based colada and bread "babies" (guaguas) are traditions.
all soul's day • ecuador customs • traditions south america • ecuador food and drink • colada morada
Amaretto, Apple Cake, Artichokes
Review of Anna del Conte's cookery book Amaretto, Apple Cake and Artichokes
amaretto • apple cake and artichokes • anna del conte • cookery book review • recipes
Review of Anna del Conte's cookery book Amaretto, Apple Cake and Artichokes
amaretto • apple cake and artichokes • anna del conte • cookery book review • recipes
Bette Davis
The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette
bette davis • the girl who walked home alone • autobiography • charlotte chandler • warner bros.
The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette
bette davis • the girl who walked home alone • autobiography • charlotte chandler • warner bros.
Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Barbara Kingsolver's "A Year in the Life" details how her family attempted to eat only foods produced within a 100-mile radius of their farm in Virginia. How did they do?
locavore • barbara kingsolver • steven hopp • camille kinsolver • local foods
Barbara Kingsolver's "A Year in the Life" details how her family attempted to eat only foods produced within a 100-mile radius of their farm in Virginia. How did they do?
locavore • barbara kingsolver • steven hopp • camille kinsolver • local foods
Count Saint Germain
The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.
count saint germain • history • european history • british history • enigmatic
The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.
count saint germain • history • european history • british history • enigmatic
First Date Jitters
You have scored a first date with your crush, but are terrified about the imminent event. Fear not - here's a handy list of how to prepare for the big night.
dating jitters • first date jitters • dating anxiety • first date anxiety • dating
You have scored a first date with your crush, but are terrified about the imminent event. Fear not - here's a handy list of how to prepare for the big night.
dating jitters • first date jitters • dating anxiety • first date anxiety • dating
How to Be a Journalist - Interviewing Techniques
Good interviewers plan ahead. Research your interviewee's background. Know what questions you are going to ask. Do not get distracted from your point of view.
how to be a journalist - interviewing techniques • how to be a journnalist ask the right questions • how to write profiles • journalism interviewing • how to research information for articles
Good interviewers plan ahead. Research your interviewee's background. Know what questions you are going to ask. Do not get distracted from your point of view.
how to be a journalist - interviewing techniques • how to be a journnalist ask the right questions • how to write profiles • journalism interviewing • how to research information for articles
Meyer's "D.C. Confidential"
Sir Christopher Meyer's book "D.C. Confidential" gives worthwhile and sympathetic insights into American politics and diplomacy.
d c confidential book • sir christopher meyer • special relationship ambassador • third way • president george dubya bush
Sir Christopher Meyer's book "D.C. Confidential" gives worthwhile and sympathetic insights into American politics and diplomacy.
d c confidential book • sir christopher meyer • special relationship ambassador • third way • president george dubya bush
Monastic Celibacy, Betrothal, Wed?
"Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices.
sex • socity • orthodox • slavs • orthodoxy
"Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices.
sex • socity • orthodox • slavs • orthodoxy
Notes From A Small Island
"Notes From A Small Island" sees Bill Bryson travelling around Britain, mocking, admiring and denouncing it with equal verve and humour.
notes from a small island • bill bryson • the lost continent • the british character • british heritage
"Notes From A Small Island" sees Bill Bryson travelling around Britain, mocking, admiring and denouncing it with equal verve and humour.
notes from a small island • bill bryson • the lost continent • the british character • british heritage
Teddy Atlas Autobiography/Book
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
The Groves of Academe
Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.
the groves of academe • mary mccarthy • lucky jim • kingsley amis • tom sharpe
Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.
the groves of academe • mary mccarthy • lucky jim • kingsley amis • tom sharpe
The Physics of the Buffyverse
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
buffyverse • the physics of the buffyverse • buffy the vampire slayer • angel • pop culture
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
buffyverse • the physics of the buffyverse • buffy the vampire slayer • angel • pop culture
'The Belgariad' - David Eddings
The Belgariad, easy to read, and hard to put down.
belgariad • fantasy • series • eddings • david
The Belgariad, easy to read, and hard to put down.
belgariad • fantasy • series • eddings • david
Book Review: FM-The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
A review of free-form radio pioneer Richard Neer's book, and an interview with the author.
fm • radio • free form • richard neer • scott muni
A review of free-form radio pioneer Richard Neer's book, and an interview with the author.
fm • radio • free form • richard neer • scott muni
Drove My Chevy to the Levy...
Obvious revelations from a recent library survey.
library • levy • people • books • missouri
Obvious revelations from a recent library survey.
library • levy • people • books • missouri
End of Year Student Presentations
Exit Exhibitions are a hallmark of the Coalition of Essential Schools. However, this culminating project can be a tool that any teacher can use.
culminating project • exit exhibition • language arts final project • end of year student presentations • committees to guide project
Exit Exhibitions are a hallmark of the Coalition of Essential Schools. However, this culminating project can be a tool that any teacher can use.
culminating project • exit exhibition • language arts final project • end of year student presentations • committees to guide project
Gardening With Confidence
The secret of successful gardening is having the confidence to have a go
gardening with confidence • plant cuttings • horticulture • confidence • confident
The secret of successful gardening is having the confidence to have a go
gardening with confidence • plant cuttings • horticulture • confidence • confident
Positive Psychology Exercises
Three positive psychology exercises validated by research studies will fuel your personal development and growth.
positive psychology exercises • personal development • personal growth • the good life • positive psychology
Three positive psychology exercises validated by research studies will fuel your personal development and growth.
positive psychology exercises • personal development • personal growth • the good life • positive psychology
Retro Bio: The Real Frank Zappa Book
Musician/composer Frank Zappa's engrossing autobiography.
frank zappa • frank vincent zappa • the real frank zappa book • opinions • views
Musician/composer Frank Zappa's engrossing autobiography.
frank zappa • frank vincent zappa • the real frank zappa book • opinions • views
Santa Monica Shangri-la Hotel
Shangri-la in Santa Monica: The luxury is in the view and location. The Shangri-la Hotel makes good use of one of Southern California's best assets; the Pacific Ocean.
shangri-la hotel in santa monica pier • largest rooms • two-bedroom suite • moderately priced hotel • southern california
Shangri-la in Santa Monica: The luxury is in the view and location. The Shangri-la Hotel makes good use of one of Southern California's best assets; the Pacific Ocean.
shangri-la hotel in santa monica pier • largest rooms • two-bedroom suite • moderately priced hotel • southern california
The Duchess Who Wouldn't Sit Down
A humorous, cynical, and occasionally poignant look at the culture of hospitality and its effects on civilization throughout the ages.
the duchess who wouldn't sit down • the history of hospitality • the culture of hospitality • jesse browner • baucis and philemon
A humorous, cynical, and occasionally poignant look at the culture of hospitality and its effects on civilization throughout the ages.
the duchess who wouldn't sit down • the history of hospitality • the culture of hospitality • jesse browner • baucis and philemon
Writing a Personal Essay
Essay writing is a popular writing genre. You can find essays in magazines, newspapers, anthologies, and books. Here are some tips for improving your essays.
writing a personal essay • picking topics • using journals • deciding on style • tips for improving your essays
Essay writing is a popular writing genre. You can find essays in magazines, newspapers, anthologies, and books. Here are some tips for improving your essays.
writing a personal essay • picking topics • using journals • deciding on style • tips for improving your essays
“It’s Not Falling That I Mind, It’s Hitting The Ground."
Compares education to the private sector.
2nd chance
Compares education to the private sector.
2nd chance
Ja, vi elsker dette landet: Norway
Reason trumps bluster in the Land of the Midnight Sun
norwegian • bokmål • riksmål • nynorsk • landsmål
Reason trumps bluster in the Land of the Midnight Sun
norwegian • bokmål • riksmål • nynorsk • landsmål
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