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Podcast: A Nobel Rant … Worthy of a Prize?
Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 6:39 AM
Nobel Prize
Toni Morrison, the ‘Beloved’ One, Is Dead
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 12:59 PM
Toni Morrison, the 1993 Nobel laureate in literature, whose work explored black identity in America and in particular the experience of black women, died on Monday in the Bronx. … The first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Ms. Morrison was the author of 11 novels as well as children’s books and… Read more.
Dylan Disses Nobel Committee … Again
Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 7:43 AM
Last month, Bob Dylan left the Nobel Committee “Blowin’ in the Wind” for days before acknowledging its purportedly coveted prize. The consensus among music critics and fans alike was that he was just being his rogue self. Leonard Cohen, the author of the famous “Hallelujah” song who died ten days ago, insinuated that the Nobel… Read more.
Higgs Boson Nobel Prize Based More on Hope than Accomplishment
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 5:23 AM
Here, in part, is how I threw cold water on giddy celebrations last year after scientists announced their discovery of the elusive Higgs boson (aka the God particle): Watching scientists behave at Wednesday’s news conference announcing this discovery like little girls at a Justin Bieber concert indicates what a big deal they think it is… But, frankly, not since… Read more.
Obama incites mixed emotions as he accepts Nobel Prize (updated)
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Obama is being honored (primarily) because he is not George W. Bush! And it’s debatable whether he or Bush should be more insulted by this. Not to mention the insult to all of the truly accomplished people (like Nelson Mandela) who took such pride in being awarded this prize. But I’m sure Obama will be gracious, and will humbly accept… Read more.