Should Everybody Write?
Or is There Enough Junk on the Internet Already?
Dennis Baron looks at the destabilizing technologies of communication.
China Marine: A Son’s Perspective
John Sledge reflects on his father’s book.
The Oxford Companion to the Book
Taking a look at how the ebook format compares and contrasts with various book formats throughout history.
Off With Their Heads!
How does Alice in Wonderland mirror our own political world?
An American Aristocracy
Elvin Lim reflects on politics and the Oscars.
And the Oscar goes to “Up,” of course.
Kathryn Kalinak reflects on the the 2010 Oscar “Original Score” presentations and results.
How To Fight Obesity
Leslie Martin looks at how we should tackle America’s obesity problem.
The Beatles and “Let It Be,”
6 March 1970
Gordon Thompson’s monthly music post.
Settling the Scores: 2010 Oscar Music Predictions
Kathryn Kalinak makes her predictions for the 2010 Oscar “Original Score” category, and a chance to submit your guesses.
Human Rights and the United States: Through a Mirror but Darkly
David P. Forsythe looks critically at the U.S.
Fantabulous Portmanteaus
Bryan Garner reflects on portmanteaus.
Sliced Bread 2.0
Dennis Baron evaluates the success of the internet.
The Dude Abides. This is not Nam!
Nice Marmot: The Lingo of “The Big Lebowski”
Mark Peters looks at the language of The Big Lebowski.
Avatar Is a Blast From Our Military Past
What do Iraq and Avatar have in common?
How Not to Tweet Twaddle
How to use twitter to your advantage.
Freedom Riders: The Film Premiere
Author Raymond Arsenault sees his book turned into a film.