Is this the same Britain that ruthlessly cut libraries in underserved areas all across the country? The report "recommends that the government should 'support the development of a network of hubs providing cultural spaces, workspaces and free, fast internet access.'" - The Guardian (UK)
Duncan-Jones' "Shakespeare was a thin-skinned scrooge, misogynist and unabashed social climber — 'a rather unlikable man,' she wrote," based on decades of research but still (one must ask - really? Had people seen Taming of the Shrew?) still shocking the world. - The New York Times
Thus, this piece about getting music, books, movies, software and more, for free - or, technically, for a large group of people paying taxes every year - at the library. - Wired
She is the thirteenth woman to win in the prize's 120-year-old history. "The prize is worth just €10 but guarantees renown and massive book sales. Most winners prefer to frame rather than cash their Goncourt cheque." - The Guardian (UK)
"Theodore Farnsworth, the former CEO of parent company Helios & Matheson, and Mitchell Lowe, the former CEO of MoviePass," were charged with deceiving investors about the business model and sustainability of the service. - Variety
Making Mackers modern is a way for some writers - and actors - to get more into Shakespeare's work. One actor says that now she feels "included in a part of the literary canon that she’s always felt excluded from." - The New York Times
"It is not to say that there wouldn’t be room for improvement, and that’s the fun part actually, because I’m nearing an age where many other people are planning their retirement and slowing down and enjoying life. My feeling is, I’m just starting." - Nob Hill Gazette
I thought about the astonishing durability of the show, how many others in attendance like them were not even born when Lizzie and I visited a quarter-century ago — even members of the cast. - Washington Post
Designed by the Ukrainian artist Yuriy Shapoval, the stamp shows the bridge behind clouds of dark grey smoke. In the forefront is the famous scene from the Titanic, where Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet stand on the bow of the ship a reference to Russia’s claims that the bridge was unsinkable. - The Guardian
"Just to reach the cineplex, people need to pass through a police checkpoint manned with heavily armed officers. Then they are then frisked at the theater entrance for bombs and weapons. Only those who've bought tickets online ahead of time are allowed in." - NPR
A big mistake we make in confronting conspiracy theories is assuming they provide nothing but harm to those who hold them. In fact, a tendency toward these beliefs may be wired into us, because they could have been helpful to our survival at times. - The Atlantic
A Dutch court sentenced the protestors to two months, with one month suspended, and the third activist who was involved will appear in court on Friday. - Hyperallergic
