Calamity Brown (The New Statesman) by Honeymoon night

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:21:15 -0500

Calamity Brown (The New Statesman)

by Honeymoon night @ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:21:15 -0500
I remember the night the Northern Rock crisis broke very well, because it coincided with the New Statesman 's late summer party at the Banqueting House: Thursday 13 September 2007. The event was a great success, with the Prime Minister and several cabinet colleagues making an appearance despite the extraordinary events of the evening.

‘Pilgrims’ plan around Turkey Bowl (Lawrence Journal-World)
For about 30 years, a group of men has gathered at a tavern the night before Thanksgiving to discuss the big game. It’s not the KU-MU showdown, or any other football game on TV. This game can only be seen at a local football field. But it is no pick-up game by any means. It’s the annual Turkey Bowl, a tradition marking its 36th year today.