Archive for March, 2009

Nine Words You Might Think Came from Science but
Which Are Really from Science Fiction



Jeff Prucher looks at words that come from science fiction.

Announcing Black Plastic Glasses:
Evan Schnittman Blogs

Schnittman’s new blog.

To Regulate or Not to Regulate,
that is American Exceptionalism

Elvin Lim wonders if, “decades after we have weathered the current crisis, we will still be debating whether or not what Obama did helped or worsened the problem.”

A Brief History: Sudan and Somalia

A brief overview of some key people and groups in Somalia and Sudan.

Filling Up With Fruits and Vegetables

A look at how you can incorporate fruits and vegetables in your diet.

John Hope Franklin

Oxford mourns the passing of John Hope Franklin, a most extraordinary man and a great historian.  Our condolences to his family and his many friends.  He will be missed.

Oxford’s Word Window: Week Five

The word of the week is….

10 Literary Terms You Might Not Know

The top 10 hard-to-define literary terms.

Perspectives From Inside the “Show”

Michelle looks at life on the editorial side.

Friday Procrastination: Link Love

What Kirsty has been reading in the UK this week.

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