Banville’s Place Happy

Where I write . . . John Banville’s place of ‘happy nothingness’

The Irish author needs a blank wall, a wide desk and a menagerie of inanimate creatures — ferocious Chinese dragons and a wooden mouse in a polka-dot frock among them — to work

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

Irish novelist John Banville has enjoyed unlimited access to Spain's Prado Museum for the past month as its latest writer-in-residence

World - ABC News - November 2

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

Irish novelist John Banville has enjoyed unlimited access to Spain's Prado Museum for the past month as its latest writer-in-residence

Entertainment - ABC News - November 2

What happened to Bhutan’s ‘kingdom of happiness’?

The Himalayan country is facing unprecedented emigration and high youth unemployment, casting doubt on its famous happiness-based economic approach. Bhutan is a tiny country of mountains and clouds ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Children sing Happy Birthday to the King

The monarch smiled as the group of youngsters sang to him with their teachers during a visit for a food poverty project.

Ireland Is Rich. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Happy.

There are the same dark subplots here that have made the position of other incumbent governments so precarious.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

The Magnificent 7: place your bets

And the sustainability of US growth outperformance

World - Financial Times - October 29

Athanasiou Expected to Be Placed on Waivers by Blackhawks

Chicago is expected to be making a change up front and sending Athanasiou down to the AHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Why rudeness has no place at work

Straight talkers take pride in honesty but can demotivate colleagues

World - Financial Times - November 17

One Direction bandmates arrive to mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral

One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday after he died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.

England are in a very good place - George

England captain Jamie George says his side are "in a very good place" after ending their autumn campaign by thrashing Japan.

Denmark: "The Pursuit of Happiness" | 60 Minutes Archive

Why is Denmark among the happiest countries in the world? In 2008, Morley Safer went on a quest to find out.

Source: Rangers happy if Bochy stays beyond '25

The Rangers will give Bruce Bochy the latitude to continue managing beyond 2025, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Santa Fe’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of Zozobra

Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Gross National Happiness | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2000, Morley Safer traveled to the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, perched in the Himalayas, where gross national product mattered less than "gross national happiness."

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

How Pie’s Founder Guarantees Workplace Happiness

Andy Dunn emphasizes the importance of having friends at work.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

An 18-year-old was arrested outside a Florida polling location Tuesday after police said he wielded a machete in order to intimidate voters.

Where should we place our faith?

At a time of deep uncertainty, we should anchor our confidence in the young people who represent the next generation

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Browns place top tackler Owusu-Koramoah on IR

The Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on injured reserve because of a neck injury, sidelining him for at least the next four games.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

Cowboys likely to place Dak on IR, Jones says

The Cowboys likely will place quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Jerry Jones said Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Zoe's Place hospice saved by huge charity appeal

The children's hospice provider needed to raise £6.4m within a month to secure its survival.

Cowboys to place Dak on IR for hamstring injury

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will go on injured reserve with his hamstring injury, team executive vice president Stephen Jones said Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Former Oilers Trade Acquisition Placed On Waivers By Blackhawks

The prize of the Oilers' 2020 trade deadline hit waivers on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Colm Tóibín: ‘Ireland today is a much freer place’

The Irish author on how the sequel to his bestselling novel Brooklyn was inspired by the film, life in LA, and his thoughts on Trump’s victory. Born in 1955, Colm Tóibín has written short stories, ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

Lowriders bounce back to claim their place in American culture

Lowrider automobiles, known for their vibrant colors and hydraulic gymnastics, have been seen by many as connected to gang culture. But that perception is finally changing.

Ronaldo double bolsters Al Nassr's ACL place

Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice and earn Al-Ahli a 2-1 win over Al-Ain on Monday that moves the Saudi side into the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League Elite and leaves the ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption

US officials say probe is part of wider operation to uncover graft in People’s Liberation Army

Business - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

The notorious Menendez murder mansion becomes a draw. Beverly Hills is reeling

Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has drawn true crime fans from all over the world to see the mansion where the 1989 murders occurred.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low

Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - October 30

A World-Famous Neuroscientist Says This 1 Mindset Is the Key to Happiness and Wealth

And a top banking CEO agrees.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Joe Burrow not happy despite throwing five touchdowns in Bengals' rout of Raiders

Burrow knows there is no margin of error for Cincinnati

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Arsenal happy to take as long as six months over Edu replacement

Jason Ayto to step up during recruitment process Mikel Arteta expected to play a key role in appointment Arsenal intend to take their time over appointing Edu’s successor as sporting director, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Europe's far right is so happy Trump won

Trump's presidential election win has in Europe delighted Hungary's Vikor Orban, Germany's AfD, the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders, and others on the far-right.

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