Author Archives: Charles Lambert

The benefits of a university education

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Shortly before New Writing 15 came out in June, I entered the title into Google to see what pre-publication attention, if any, it was getting. The faint, almost inaudible buzz I did find came from the blogs of a handful … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 16, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Just in case you haven’t already come across it, I’ve linked to the site of MediaWatchWatch. This is what it’s all about: MediaWatchWatch was set up in January 2005 in reaction to the religious campaign against the BBC’s broadcasting of … Continue reading →

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Wine and roses, ongoing

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Lambert

I’m emerging, slit-eyed and slightly dyspeptic, from a weekend-long party to celebrate the 50th birthdays of Giuseppe and one of my oldest friends, Janet. We had people from all over, from Bulgaria to Bristol to Arizona to Cologne, as well … Continue reading →

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An even wider stance

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Lambert

If you thought Larry Craig had a wide stance, try reading this, from today’s Timesonline. You can find the complete article here. Mgr Stenico admits inviting a man whom he met on a gay website to his office, across the … Continue reading →

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Rant and let rant?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Charles Lambert

I was recently forwarded this. We all have to sign a petition to force Google to remove from their websites lists the website: http://www.jewwatch.com This site is devoted to anti-Semitism, hate of Jews and so, with false articles and researches…..It … Continue reading →

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Rubber I get, but slippers?

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Charles Lambert

My thanks to Popbitch for directing my attention to this story. An Alabama minister who died in June of “accidental mechanical asphyxia” was found hogtied and wearing two complete wet suits, including a face mask, diving gloves and slippers, rubberized … Continue reading →

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Freedom is as freedom does

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Charles Lambert

An interesting article in today’s Slate about bloggers’ rights and the recourse made to British libel laws by those who feel that a post has caused them scorn, derision, social alienation, or loss of face with “right-thinking” individuals. Johann Hari, … Continue reading →

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Who are you? Where are you? (UPDATE)

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Charles Lambert

OK, now I know where you are, and that’s wonderful. Already I feel better. But all these weird silhouettes are disturbing, to say the least. Come on, you can do better. You don’t need to leave a portrait. An intimate … Continue reading →

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I have seen the best minds of my generation…

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Charles Lambert

… run for cover at the threat of very large fines. Like American radio station WBAI, which last week decided not to broadcast Ginsberg’s Howl to celebrate its 50th birthday. More information here. Why let the government censor you when … Continue reading →

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Who are you? Where are you?

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Right down at the bottom of the side bar to the right is a map. If you want to be on the map, do what it says. I’d love to know who you are and where you are. I look … Continue reading →

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