Sunday, November 9, 2008
Stormy Monday
T-bone Walker was an innovative blues guitarist whose influence can still be heard in modern rock guitarists. This song is an American classic.
A Less Rosy View of Obama
An interesting essay from a Chicago journalist, taking a clear-eyed look at Obama and the implications of his election.
Memo to the President
The above link is to an open letter to the president-elect from NPR, National Public Radio. It outlines the challenges they feel he's facing and how they feel he ought to approach them. They promise to continue updating as the transition phase progresses. I do hope Obama is reading!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
You can Participate!
(just sharing this invitation that arrived in my email box this morning)
NPR will be hosting a timely 2-hour “Talk of the World” special to give listeners around the globe an opportunity to comment on the selection of the new President of the United States. This program is Thursday, November 6th, 2008, from 20:00-22:00 Central European time and we invite your participation.
During this show, opinion leaders will analyze how changes at the White House will have an impact on U.S. relations around the world. Guests will include Louise Arbour, the former U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights, and Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
“Talk of the World” will air on NPR Worldwide in Europe, Worldspace Satellite Radio in Asia and Africa, and NPR member stations in the U.S.
You can participate by calling +1-202-513-2008 in order to receive a call-back for participation on Thursday, November 6th. You can also email your name, telephone number, the country you are calling from, and your question to talk@npr.org (please include “Talk of the World” in the subject line). You will also have the opportunity to join the discussion live by calling +1-202-513-2008 while the program is on the air.
NPR will be hosting a timely 2-hour “Talk of the World” special to give listeners around the globe an opportunity to comment on the selection of the new President of the United States. This program is Thursday, November 6th, 2008, from 20:00-22:00 Central European time and we invite your participation.
During this show, opinion leaders will analyze how changes at the White House will have an impact on U.S. relations around the world. Guests will include Louise Arbour, the former U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights, and Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
“Talk of the World” will air on NPR Worldwide in Europe, Worldspace Satellite Radio in Asia and Africa, and NPR member stations in the U.S.
You can participate by calling +1-202-513-2008 in order to receive a call-back for participation on Thursday, November 6th. You can also email your name, telephone number, the country you are calling from, and your question to talk@npr.org (please include “Talk of the World” in the subject line). You will also have the opportunity to join the discussion live by calling +1-202-513-2008 while the program is on the air.
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