April 2008

The Oddest English Spellings

Anatoly explores the history of spelling with the letter w.

A Very Short Introduction to Modern China

Rana Mitter talks about his Very Short Introduction to Modern China

Dachau, Germany

Ben’s place of the week is Dachau, Germany.

Help Me Write: What Constitutes Literary Importance?

Kevin Hayes needs help writing his book…

Amanda Smith Barusch, PhD, has been teaching and researching in the field of aging for over 25 years. Most of those were spent on the faculty of the College of Social Work at the University of Utah. She now serves as Professor and Head of Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University […]

A Few Questions For Amanda Smith Barusch

Amanda Smith Barusch, PhD, has been teaching and researching in the field of aging for over 25 years. Most of those were spent on the faculty of the College of Social Work at the University of Utah. She now serves as Professor and Head of Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University […]

Friday procrastination: link love – bumps, Brooklyn, and bravery

Happy Friday everyone! Spring is in the air! Take a long lunch. Leave work early. Just don’t tell your boss it my my idea… The Colbert Bump. (via Kotke) Every effort helps. Ready to stalk the Brooklyn literati? Bravely addressing the elephant in Thomas Nelson’s room. Should Wikipedia be a book? LOLcavore? (Thanks Mike!) Achewood […]