Comedy mocks war with nationalistic edge in US humor
Comedians trade barbs amid war in Iraq using phrases like shock and awe. Leno Kilborn and Miller target Saddam Hussein Geraldo Rivera and Peter Arnett while France and anti-war activists get jests. A Daily Show producer notes many jokes skip direct depictions of soldiers.
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British Library buys Woolf mock newspaper manuscripts
The British Library purchased an unpublished set of mock newspaper articles handwritten by Virginia Woolf found in a tin trunk. The seven autographs are part of 188 Charleton Bulletin editions compiled by Woolf’s nephews Julian and Quentin Bell. Christopher Wright says the material offers new insight into the Bloomsbury group and will allow scholars to study it in depth for the first time. The Bloomsbury circle met in London from 1904 to World War II.
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Sportsbook drops bets on Survivor betting scandal
BoDog.com halted wagering on CBSs Survivor after finding at least two CBS employees betting on outcomes with insider knowledge. Two identified players had accounts before Survivor Marquesas and correctly predicted final pairs in seasons four and five. One CBS staffer allegedly worked in production. refunds issued for Amazon bets.
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Arts and entertainment sales slump amid Iraq war effects
US war against Iraq has dented books, music, film, and museum attendance. Avin Domnitz hears retailers report weak demand as box office and album sales fall. Broadway receipts dip. museums see fewer visitors as travelers curb trips and seek escape in comedies like Bringing Down the House.
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