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A befitting Shakespearean quotation adds charm, elegance and punch to any presentation.

Shakespeare on the Overwhelming Power of Illusion

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jimmie

“Mine eyes are made the fools o’ the other senses” (Macbeth act 2, sc. 1) Comment. In a previous post, see Feb 28, “Suspicion all our lives shall be stuck full of eyes; For treason is but trusted like the fox…” there is a reference to a very long video by a Danish Professor, interviewed Read More

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Shakespeare on the Growing Suspicions about 9/11

Posted on February 28, 2013 by jimmie

“Suspicion all our lives shall be stuck full of eyes; For treason is but trusted like the fox, Who, ne’er so tame, so cherish’d and lock’d up, Will have a wild trick of his ancestors.” (King Henry IV, part 1, act 5, sc. 2) Comment. Almost 12 years after the event, we should think that Read More

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Shakespeare, Italian Cities and the Mystery of Things

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jimmie

… And take upon’s the mystery of things (King Lear, act 5, sc. 3) It is good to be home in Portland, after a fast trip with three presentations in Genoa, Turin and Milan – presentations of my book, (title translated), “Our Daily Dante – 3500 ways to get away with it with Dante”. This Read More

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Shakespeare, Murdoch, and the Conspiracy of Silence

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jimmie

“While you here do snoring lie, Open-eyed conspiracy His time doth take. If of life you keep a care, Shake off slumber, and beware: Awake, awake!” (Tempest, act.2, sc. 2) Comments. Early in 2011 Rupert Murdoch sent the head of his media outlet Fox News to Afghanistan to persuade the now disgraced Gen. Petaeus to Read More

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Shakespeare on Injustice or Justice Unequally Applied

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jimmie

“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall: Some run from brakes of ice, and answer none: And some condemned for a fault alone.” (Measure For Measure, act 2, sc. 1) Comments. The US incarcerates more of its citizens than any nation on earth, both in absolute numbers and proportionally. But the law is Read More

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Shakespeare on Telemarketers and Consumerism

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jimmie

“Traffic’s thy god; and thy god confound thee!” (Timon of Athens act 1, sc. 1) Comments. This most appropriate quote comes to mind when reading about the events that occurred during the most recent “Black Friday”. Quoting from a published report, “You can tell the health of the tree by the quality of its fruits. Read More

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Much Ado About Nothing and The Presidential Elections

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jimmie

There are some, actually and probably  many, who are very indifferent to the fakery, charade, travesty, pantomime, PR exercise, Shakespearean comedy (?), burlesque mask, embodied by the soon-to-be-held presidential elections. That Obama will be the winner few doubt. That the platforms of both parties are essentially identical (behind a facade of feigned difference), has been Read More

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Shakespeare on Greed for Gold and Consequences

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jimmie

“How quickly nature falls into revolt, When gold becomes her object!” (King Henry IV part 2, act 4, sc.4) Comments.  When the future Henry V tried the crown on his head in the room where his ailing father was dying, his intent was misunderstood. He was not anxious to wear the crown before his time Read More

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Shakespeare on the End of the Shuttle Era

Posted on September 23, 2012 by jimmie

“Thou know’st ‘tis common – all that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity.” (Hamlet, act 1.2) Comments. Appropriate lines to accompany the end of the Space Shuttle Era, with the spectacular return of the Shuttle Endeavour to Los Angeles – while the B-747 that carried it made passes on some classic American icons Read More

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Shakespeare, Romney and Shamelessness

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jimmie

O, shame, where is thy blush? (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 4) Comments and Tips for Use. Comment on any action, words or proposal with which you strongly disagree. In the instance, as we know, Republican presidential nominee Romney just released his 2011 tax returns, showing he paid 14% in taxes on $14 million of income Read More

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