This Week on the Tube: Rock’s First Lady Voted off Dancing With the Stars
April 18, 2008 by Romy
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Safire Rhymes with Satire: Reading Political Farces
April 4, 2008 by Romy
Last month, political satirist and former New York Times columnist, William Safire released the updated and expanded version of his book Safire’s Political Dictionary just in time for the 2008
In fact, Safire was once a senior speechwriter for Richard Nixon and later his writing in New York Times would help him to earn a Pulitzer Prize in 1978. Clearly this man knows his politics! And hopefully you were able to check this author out on the Daily Show April 2nd to see him talk about this book.
Safire’s Political Dictionary: Updated & Expanded Edition by William Safire
For more Tower Recommended political satire books, check out:
I am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
The host of the popular Colbert Report show celebrates the lighter side of the modern world’s most relevant issues, providing straightforward discussions of such topics as faith, politics, and how the author believes the country can reacquire its nerve.
George W. Bushisms Edited by Jacob Weisberg
The brief quotes from George W. Bush collected here highlight his tendency to malapropism, and they show just how witty and prepared he sometimes is–or is not. The scholarly apparatus of this book consists of a published source and a date for each utterance.
The Onion Presents: Embedded in America
All the news that’s fit to reprint from the legendary Satire Magazine!
Thumbs Up - Roger Ebert Will Be Back in Action Soon!
April 4, 2008 by Romy
News for Film Lovers Worldwide:
Yesterday, Roger Ebert announced that his most recent battle with cancer has been won for now – although his voice has not recovered from his surgery to remove throat cancer. He will not return to his syndicated program “Ebert & Roeper” however, he will continue to review films in Chicago Sun-Times. There is some hope that his voice will return after further surgery, and we are happy here at Tower.com to wish Roger Ebert all the best and we’re happy to see him back to reviewing films!
Selected Books by Roger Ebert:
Roger Ebert’s Four-Star Reviews: 1967-2007
Your Movie Sucks by Roger Ebert
Awake in the Dark: Forty Years of Reviews, Essays and Interviews by Roger Ebert
A New Season, a New You … with a little help from Eckhart Tolle
April 4, 2008 by Romy
It’s official – Spring is here! Let me rephrase this: I know that Spring has sprung because I’ve started to clear out my closets, go to the gym and now I want to work on a better balanced self after the trials and tribulations of winter.
His latest book A New Earth (it just also happens to be the new Oprah Book Club pick too) forces us to look at humanity and how we can change the world through renouncing our own egoistical ways. Phew! That seems like a big project, but Tolle makes sense and shows us how to continue on this path to enlightenment. Inspired by various religious and sacred teachings, Tolle’s works help to bring about good changes in us – and what better time than now?!
Read & Be Inspired:
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Stillness Speaks
For more information on Eckhart Tolle, visit the author official website.
2008: The End of an Odyssey
March 31, 2008 by Romy
In 1968 a short story by the name of “The Sentinel” was adapted for film thus adorning the world with the Kubrick classic “2001: A Space Odyssey”, and with that, Arthur C. Clarke had achieved his greatest fame.
Clarke who passed away this week of heart failure and respiratory complications at the age of 90, inspired millions of readers with his vivid descriptions of space shuttles and super computers. A farmer’s son and a Somerset native, Clarke served in the Royal Air Force during WWII all the while foreseeing the concept of communication satellites. When asked why he never patented the idea he replied that he never thought it would be achieved in his lifetime.
With a 10 year marriage ending in divorce in 1964 and no children to speak of, Clarke remained a student and visionary of the world. Serving on the board of directors for the National Space Society, pursuing scuba diving interests in Sri Lanka and writing more than 100 fiction and non-fiction books he ultimately gave science fiction a human and practical face.
A visionary forever etched in history, survived by his zest for life, exceptional sense of humor and virtually immeasurable talents. Quoted saying “I have had a diverse career as a writer, underwater explorer, and space promoter. Of all these, I would like to be remembered as a writer”, and with that Sir Arthur C Clarke will be missed and honored till the end of time.
Selected Works:
Arthur C. Clarke - 2001: A Space Odyssey
Arthur C. Clarke - Firstborn
Arthur C. Clarke - Collected Stories
