Oxford’s Word Window: Week One
Think you are good with words? See if you know what the definition for this week’s “Word of the Week”.
Early American Journalists: The Answers
The answers to our quiz on early American journalists, from Scandal and Civility.
Early American Journalists: A Quiz
A quiz about early American journalists.
Geert Wilders: The Necessary Limits of Free Speech?
Nigel Warburton blogs about Geert Wilders and free speech.
Somalia, Give Sheikh Sharif a Chance!
A look at the results of Somalia elections, and why the newly appointed leader, Sheikh Sharif, deserves a chance.
“Flackalism”: Where Heroes and Headlines are Born
Michelle looks at how publicity works in the real world.
The Internet and Jefferson’s Moose
David Post shows us how Jefferson’s moose can guide us towards an understanding of the internet.
Post Daily Show: Daniel Sperling
Daniel Sperling reflects on his Daily Show appearance.
Pre-Daily Show: Daniel Sperling
Daniel Sperling answers questions before his Daily Show appearance.
On Encyclopedias
Ammon looks at encyclopedias.
Advertising in Recession
Battistella looks at advertising in economic down-turns.
Best Sellers
Ammon Shea looks at best seller lists.
OED All Over The Place
The OED is popping up all over the place!
A 5 Under 35 Report From 2 Under 35
This year, authors Joshua Ferris, Jonathan Franzen, Francine Prose, Mary Gaitskill and Jim Shepard (former National Book Award Fiction Finalists) selected a young fiction writer “who they found particularly promising.” They chose Matthew Eck, Keith Gessen, Sana Krasikov, Nam Le, and Fiona Maazel.
The Real George Washington
Mark McNeilly reviews The Real George Washington airing tonight on the National Geographic Channel.
Slow Blog: Part Two
Additional thoughts on slow blogging.