Friday’s links can’t help but get into the holiday frenzy.
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens: Friends and Fans Pay Tribute on Twitter
Celebrated author, journalist and contrarian Christopher Hitchens passed away due to complications from cancer last night at 62. Throughout his colorful career, the British-born writer frequently polarized opinion — and while …
Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011): A Career in Quotes
After an arduous fight with esophageal cancer, Christopher Hitchens — journalist, writer, intellectual and prominent atheist — died Thursday at the age of 62.
Reading While Eating for November 29: Sneakers, Scams and Steve McQueen
Monday’s links shake off the holiday weekend with Pee-Wee Herman and chats about God.
Elections, Leaks and Obama’s Basketball Injury: What You’ve Missed on Your Days Off
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is officially over–except for Cyber Monday, which, let’s face it, is part of the package now–you should be back to work and the same old routine. But while you were digesting turkey and …
Hitchens Won’t Be Attending Hitchens Prayer Day
Much to the disappointment of those praying for him, best-selling author and outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens does not plan on participating in today’s designated “Everybody Pray for Hitchens Day.”