Posts Tagged ‘novelist’

Sonics G Watson Breaks Thumb (PA SportsTicker)

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

The Washington Law Review calls dibs on this note topic. The “Super” hasn’t been in the logo since 1995, and most mentions of the team haven’t used it since, well, ever. Is the anchor liable for the consequential damages? Initially, Seattle did not think it necessary to provide a new basketball arena after it had [...]

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Excerpt: ‘While They Slept’

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

He believed his act would allow him and his 16-year-old sister, Jody, to free themselves from an abusive home. Despite differing accounts from the now estranged siblings on the severity of their parents’ abuse, it’s clear that both parents routinely engaged in verbal and physical cruelty. Billy claimed his murder of Becky was unintentional, but [...]

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Eight Bells Youtube

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Its race tracks are killing fields. The recent Kentucky Derby was dramatic on account of the distinguished performance by the winner, Big Brown, and even more so by the death minutes later of Eight Belles, the filly and runner up. The black beauty was euthanized after shattering both ankles as she eased up on the [...]

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From The Crowd | Justin Townes Earle “Who Am I To Say”

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Not the good folks at the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, thats for sure. McMcMurty has long displayed a great flair for the narrative. And why not? Hes the son of celebrated Western novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry. But over the past two decades, James has issued one extraordinary set of worldly themed rural life snapshots [...]

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