Out of the Woodwork (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Have been away for a bit from this blog -- a lot of work and a number of personal matters to attend to. Even now I have a number of deadlines I'm working on. But I thought, over the coming week or so, I'd share with you this: an essay I wrote that first appeared in Rock Salt Plum Review in Spring, 2006, that surveys reactions over the previous 15 years to Dana Gioia's seminal essay, "Can Poetry...
Sens Chirp (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
( UPDATE 12:09 PM )- The Ottawa Sentors have announced that rookie defenceman Erik Karlsson has been assigned to the AHL team in Binghamton this afternoon. I spent yesterday evening and this morning doing some digging to see if there was anything to the Senators apparent interest in Hawks defenceman Brian Campbell. The consensus among those that I spoke with is that there is just no way the Senators...
Poetry Hut Blog (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
— “Now everything comes from China,” said Brian Campbell, whose book of prose poems, Passenger Flight, invokes global warming, globalization, 9/11 and state-sanctioned torture. — *** — “Ninety-eight percent of the time I agree with them,” said Graham, referring to the current processes that her book is undergoing. “It really shows how important revision...
From The Rink (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
The Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears announced today a historic partnership between the two franchises, marking the first of its kind between an Original Six National Hockey League team and a founding franchise of the National Football League. The cross-branding promotional initiative includes commercials, representation inside the United Center and Soldier Field during home games for each team...
Out of the Woodwork (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Brian Campbell explores modern techniques of torture and technology in Passenger Flight. GRAPHIC JONAS PIETSCH PASSENGER FRIGHT Brian Campbell publishes post-9/11 prose poems by Christopher Olson We’ve come a long way since Leonard Cohen wrote those famous lyrics, “She feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China.” “Now everything comes from China,” said...
Chicagoray (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Hawks trailed 5-0 11:43 into game The Blackhawks recorded their largest comeback in franchise history and tied the NHL mark when they rallied from a five-goal, first-period deficit to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-5 in overtime Monday night at the United Center . It was one of the most thrilling games in recent memory. It was also one of those games you leave after the first period all disgusted .....and...
FreeColorado.com (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
A few hours ago Ryan Frazier, candidate for U.S. Senate, commented on his Twitter feed: "Hi everyone, I’m going to be making a big announcement this week. Stay tuned for more details." Ben DeGrow writes: "My guess? Fundraising numbers for the third quarter were less than stellar, and higher-ups in the party finally had the leverage to persuade Frazier to take a stab at the 7th...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, • How many times do you think the Hawks wish they didn’t have to pay Brian Campbell $7.6 million when Cam Barker and centre Patrick Sharp are on the points on Chicago’s power play? They have to re-sign Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (that’ll be about $20 million a year for the three), and they can’t move Campbell...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail, • Funny how $7.14-million per year doesn’t buy what it once did. After signing Brian Campbell to that contract two summers ago, largely for his abilities on the power play, the Blackhawks are now using Cam Barker, plus Patrick Sharp – a forward – as the point men on their top unit with the man advantage … Think Atlanta is glad...
Hockey Leaks (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
The season is three days old and I couldn't be happier. It's been great being able to watch several games since Thursday, and if you've been missing out on great action, today is the day to catch up. 15 games on today, including Florida and Chicago, which is on right now. Chicago leads 2-0 thanks to goals by Brian Campbell and Patrick Kane, who has four points already in just one and a half games....
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Brian Campbell gives his take on start of trip Brian Campbell's postcard details plane trip, first day in Switzerland.
Out of the Woodwork (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
Passenger Flight got it's second review (that I know of), this time by one Quentin Finn in the Winnipeg Uptown Magazine. I'll be going to Winterpeg in a couple of weeks; one has to be happy wherever they come. Since it's part of an article briefly reviewing three books, I excise the passage here: Uptown Magazine Online - Winnipeg's Online Source for Arts, Entertainment & News : "Brian Campbell's...
AFL-CIO Weblog (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
Child labor , says U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, continues to be a serious global “problem in 21st century society” and says the United States “must do everything in our power to end these shameful practices.” Solis’ comments came with the release earlier this month of three new reports by the department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs ( ILAB ). The...
Out of the Woodwork (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
WINNIPEG LAUNCH OF PASSENGER FLIGHT Featuring Brian Campbell + Lori Cayer Aqua Books Friday, October 2, 2009, 7:00pm - 9:00pm 274 Garry Street (between Graham and Portage) Winnipeg, MB View Map Phone: 2049437555 janeday@mts.net Please join us in welcoming Montreal poet and singer-songwriter Brian Campbell, who published his latest book with Winnipeg's Signature Editions. Brian will be joined by Winnipeg's...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
from Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily-Herald, “At the end of the year in the playoffs, I thought I had a really good run so that’s something I’m going to draw off of. That’s the way I can play and know how to play. There were ups and downs, but I did a lot of good things, too. Was it my best year? No, I wouldn’t say that, but it’s a learning experience as well.”...
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