The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson on Thursday by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws from ancient Greek and Roman literature for her works blending elements of poetry, essay and fiction. She will receive 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million) alongside the prestigious award.
This week’s gossip, whispers and City rumours in this week’s edition of The Capitalist ’80s HITS LIFT SPIRITS AT TORY CONFERENCEAt their party conference in Birmingham, the Tories tried their best to bring back the good times. Reporters who have
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.
Many parents assume federal inspectors examine every roller coaster, yet these officials have very limited authority over theme parks.
