The literary lottery

Article Abstract:

Mixed views are frequently expressed about the Booker Prize for literature. However, it is clear that being placed on the shortlist for this award, as well as actually winning it, can have a very positive impact on an author's international profile and sales of an author's work. Some observers have criticized the Booker shortlist for excluding the wrong books, but even being excluded can bring an author welcome publicity. The effect of being shortlisted or winning does not have an impact on the quality of the work under discussion.

Analysis, Booker Prize

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Lottery takes the fun out of leisure

Article Abstract:

The National Lottery now takes 100 million pounds sterling a week, and this is inevitably having a damaging impact on expenditure on other leisure activities. The leisure industry is particularly keen to be released from the strict conditions of the 1968 Gaming Act, which many leisure establishments from competing effectively with the National Lottery. The UK now effectively has two sets of gaming rules, with the National Lottery being regulated by the National Heritage department and other forms of gambling by the Home Office.

Economic aspects, Lotteries, Lottery industry

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Natural creativity takes wing

Article Abstract:

New objects and commissions present a welcome challenge for potter Ann Stokes, who believes that she cannot work properly unless she is very excited. She believes that her background as a ballet dancer gave her a fascination for animals, as she regards all animals as dancers. She produces a wide range of animals, along with plates, casseroles, cups and saucers and other pieces. She prefers earthenware to the stoneware now used by most British potters.

Interview, Potters, Stokes, Ann

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