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More catch up notes

The NYT interviews Bruce in conjunction with today’s release of Devils and Dust. (Yes, I bought mine this morning). This is another of those interviews that makes me wonder if the reporter has ever been to a Springsteen concert. If they had, they would know it’s like going to a revival meeting and wouldn’t […]

Periodical observations

Sitting for hours the last two days (with one to go) at what is billed as the country’s second largest single weekend Junior Olympic volleyball national qualifier, I’ve had some time to catch up on my periodicals. A few observations:

This weekend’s New York Times Book Review has an interesting article on the role of […]

Jottings and bookmarks

Here’s a site tracking usage of the F word per episode on Deadwood. Any volunteers to track the 10-letter C word? (Via Mount Blogmore). The Sparrow, one of my all-time favorite books, is in movie development with Brad Pitt slotted for the starring role. I am somewhat puzzled that Pitt would be selected when […]

Notes, riffs and bookmarks

Survey says: Bloggers should have content restrictions. (Via Gigalaw). C. Max looks at the interesting page changes at Amazon. And I have a forthcoming post on Google Print. Augustana’s Center for Western Studies is having a huge book signing from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. April 23 as part of the 37th annual (PDF file) Dakota […]

Notes and bookmarks

A few odds and ends:

Bruuuuce is embarking on a brief spring solo tour. The Revealer notes the potential debate over lowering flags to half-staff as a result of the Pope’s death. Hunter Thompson’s family plans to blast his ashes from a cannon in a gonzo fist and Bob Dylan may perform at the ceremony. […]