Obama Sends Message with Sochi Delegation
The U.S. delegation to Russia’s Sochi Olympics will feature no high profile politicians and several openly gay athletes.
New Beatles Material Being Released Solely To Extend Rights Under Copyright Laws
An example of how copyright laws have been perverted to protect corporate interests rather than encourage artistic creativity.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
Nick Saban Signs New $7 Million Contract at Alabama
Weeks of speculation that Texas would fire Mack Brown and hire Nack Saban were put to an end yesterday evening.
Keith Richards on the Making of “Street Fighting Man”
WSJ’s Marc Myers has a fascinating chat with Keith Richards on the making of one of the Stones’ iconic tracks.
Mario Cuomo Finally Watches The Godfather
Until this weekend, Mario Cuomo had refused to watch The Godfather. He still isn’t being very fair to it.
Sorry State of Affairs at Grambling State
The iconic football program built by the legendary Eddie Robinson, is now a sad disgrace.
Bum Phillips Dead at 90
Bum Phillips, former head coach of the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints, has died aged 90.
Bill Russell Arrested For Having Loaded Gun in Luggage
NBA legend Bill Russell was arrested earlier this week for having a loaded .38 in his luggage.
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