A conversation with David Rose, little magazine veteran and publisher of Lapham’s Quarterly
When I sat down with John Summers to talk about the publishing strategy of The Baffler, he told me that if I really wanted to understand the business of small magazines, there was one man I simply had to talk to — David Rose. Little magazines gone digital: How the late-adapting literary press has ma ...
Weekend weather: perfect for tasting food, wine
GenevaLunch News GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A perfect weekend for wandering in and out of the many food and wine events throughout the country: 18-28 September is Switzerland’s Semaine du goût (La settimana del gusto, Die Genussswoche) 2014. You’ll find an explanation and list of recommendations on Ellen ...
EU EOM deployed in Tunisia
EU EOM deployed in Tunisia BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, September 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In response to an invitation by the Tunisian authorities, the European Union has deployed its Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to observe the upcoming elections in Tunisia. Catherine ...
Downunderground Blog Ning Member Lists! Remember these..
A Top Ten list was solicited by each of our members at the time and here is what surface..ha ha (that was a fun .ning website we used to display home page and music jukeboxes we each had, I would enjoy listening to those and even post my 'greatest hits' from my recent ripped posts. I think having Do ...
In Search of Tracks and Traces of Albert Sassi, Spiritual Colleague of Master EK
In the foreword of some of his writings, Master EK gives thanks to a man who called forth the books into existence – Albert Sassi. He calls him his “spiritual colleague”. In one of his books, on “ Master CVV“, he even describes how he came to know Mr. Sassi and met him for the first time in 1963 in ...
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese with a Kick
I am feeling extra cheesy! Sorry I couldn’t resist. Our family loves cheese. We don’t discriminate – cheddar, mozzarella, American, cream cheese.. we like it all. It helps that my Mother-in-law is from Switzerland, the land of watches, chocolate and cheese. Today’s recipe is a spin on an old classic ...
Through Apple hype, smartwatches and mobile payment get boost
Apple fans queue up outside an M1 store in Singapore for the new iPhone. Queues formed at Singapore stores this morning for Apple’s much-awaited return to the big time. Bigger iPhones, finally, are getting into the hands of eager Apple fans, who have had to envy Android users toting 5- and 6-inch sc ...
United they remain: Scots 55% against independence
GenevaLunch News GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The results are now in and Scotland has voted 55.3 percent against independence, with 44.7 percent saying yes. The results were released more slowly than expected because of the heavy turnout, nearly 85 percent. Links: BBC, Guardian, Herald Scotland, Scotsman, ...
Human rights mission to Zambia seeks to make progress on cases
Human rights mission to Zambia seeks to make progress on cases GENEVA, Switzerland, September 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An on-site mission to Zambia on 22-25 September led by the President of IPU´s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians Juan Pablo Letelier will complete ...
IOM South Sudan Bentiu Medical Clinic Opens Amid Flooding
IOM South Sudan Bentiu Medical Clinic Opens Amid Flooding GENEVA, Switzerland, September 19, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An IOM health clinic built in August and now fully operational is making a huge difference for the 47,000 displaced Sudanese by the fighting who have found refuge in ...
