The Emperor'S New Clothes News

 
The Emperor's New Clothes (27/05/12)
The Independent
To spend an hour in some stuffy marquee, while the sun shines outside, struggling to hear A Great Writer read a passage of his new book, which you haven't got round to reading yet. Then the chairperson, usually a smug journalist down from London, ...


 
Our “Emperor” Has No Clothes
Art Threat
by Amanda McCuaig on May 25, 2012 If an instant reminder of let-your-lesson-be-learned childhood story, The Emperor's New Clothes, isn't what comes straight to mind when you see Margaret Sutherland's portrait of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, ...
Nude painting of Harper sells for $5000Hamilton Spectator

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Patriot-News (blog)
Things to do: Havana Brown concert, Appaloosa Classic, 'The Emperor's New ...
Patriot-News (blog)
Cost: Free. www.midtowncinema.com, 717-909-6566 Children can help a silly ruler learn a valuable lesson in honesty, integrity and self-confidence as the Popcorn Hat Players present "The Emperor's New Clothes." DETAILS: 10:15 am at Gamut Classic Theatre ...


 
Plain Dealer
Ohio lawmakers race to finish shale gas regulations despite complaints from ...
Plain Dealer
"Similar to the Emperor's New Clothes, the governor's new bill is a lavish promise of protection of health and safety and property rights," she said. "The people of Ohio packed the statehouse the last few weeks courageously pointing out [that] these ...

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David Randall: The Emperor's New Clothes (20/05/12)
The Independent
Hairdressers don't often stun you with a surprising question – "Had your holidays yet?" is more their usual line – but on Tuesday mine did. "So what are you doing for the Jubilee, then?" she asked. She might as well have inquired if I could recommend ...


 
Tupperware is trendy again as recession-hit UK turns to direct selling
The Guardian
Emperor's new clothes syndrome every single time." But faced with a tough job climate, nearly 400000 people – including a growing number of over 50s and men – are trying to make a living out of direct selling with the £1.4bn sector the country's ...

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Weapons of Mass Distraction: Barack Obama Has No Clothes
Hernando Today
By DOUG PATTON, THE CONSERVATIVE VIEW | Hernando Today Each week, the Obama administration (which has become indistinguishable from the Obama campaign) becomes more reminiscent of the old children's story, "The Emperor's New Clothes," with the national ...

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