Some of New York’s Fastest Invite You for Drinks
Michelle invites you to help the New York Athletic Club Running Team raise money.
November 2008
Gosh, Mickey and Judy, It’s High School Musical 3!
Thomas Hischak looks at the incredible success of the Disney franchise “High School Musical.”
A Plug-Ugly Relaxes And Plays Hookey, Or,
An Unnoticed Dutch Invasion
Anatoly Liberman looks into the Dutch origins of words.
The Real George Washington
Mark McNeilly reviews The Real George Washington airing tonight on the National Geographic Channel.
Damp Squid: Hate Lists and Eggcorns
‘Damp Squid’ author Jeremy Butterfield on eggcorns and words we love to hate.
Why We Must Overhaul “Support Our Troops”
Elvin Lim reflects on Veteran’s Day.
Oxford’s Place of the Year 2008: Kosovo
Welcome to ‘Geography Awareness week’ – the perfect time to announce another ‘Place of the Year’! In all honesty, I really struggled with my decision this time, and sought the advice of several mapmakers and geographers. Looking back on 2008 – I found it difficult to settle on a single location.
Winning by Losing
Edward Zelinsky reflects on why Obama doesn’t want a filibuster-proof senate.
Electroshock Resurrected
Max Fink, M.D., looks at the current revival of electroconvulsive therapy.
Electroshock Explained
Max Fink, M.D., explains what electroconvulsive therapy is and how it can help people with depression and bipolar disorder.
Bigger, Taller, Heavier
Paranoia, childhood obesity and the future of school furniture
How can paranoia affect your child’s health?
Friday Philosophy: Desire
Some desires are formed from rational thought processes. Suppose I want lunch. I conclude that the best way to get it, given that my refrigerator is empty, is to drive to a restaurant. As a result, I form a desire to drive to the restaurant in question. This process is perfectly, admirably rational.
Friday procrastination: link love – dead parrots, spelling bees and ugly fruit
Some British Link Love.
Slow Blog: Part Two
Additional thoughts on slow blogging.
Reading Opening Lines
Ammon Shea has a reading dilemma.
Random – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “random”.