Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Obama’s Succcess
Henry Louis Gates Jr. on the long path that led to Sen. Barack Obama being declared President-elect.
November 2008
Monthly Gleanings: October 2008, Part Two
Hello. In connection a previous post, I received two questions about the word ‘hello’. The first concerned the repertory of h-interjections in the languages of the world. In 1924 Ernst Schwentner brought out a booklet titled ‘The Primary Interjections in the Indo-European Languages’ (in German).
David Foster Wallace’s Contribution to the Writer’s Thesaurus
A look at what David Foster Wallace had to say about some of the words in the Writer’s Thesaurus.
Which words do you love to hate?
Tell us your least favourite words of 2008.
Another Tremor in the Iceberg
An examination of the historic candidacy of Barack Obama within the context of the civil rights movement and the changing nature of black politics.
New Horizons Middle School
Ben visits a school.
Elephants in the Room: The Discussion of Energy in the Presidential Debates
A look at the role of energy in the 2008 Presidential Debates.
Why Are There No More Lincolns?
Glen LaFantasie wonders why we don’t have leaders like Lincoln anymore.
The Arc of a Pendulum
Elvin Lim looks at the historical precedent for tomorrow’s election.
Overcoming Alcohol Problems Together
A look at alcohol abuse.