Oxford’s Word Window: Week Two
This week’s word widow displays…
The Ultimate Book Of Knowledge: Knights and Castles
An excerpt for kids.
Bill Veeck and O.P.M:
Two catalysts of the Cactus League
A look at the beginning of the Cactus League.
Using your Librarians
Ammon considers the help of librarians.
It’s all spring training,
but Florida and Arizona have their differences
A look at the differences between spring training in Arizona and Florida.
Doha’s Violent Cocktail Party
A look at what came out of the Darfur peace talks in Doha.
India Through A Western Lens
A reflection on Slumdog Millionaire’s Oscar win.
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.
Musical Mania
Michelle looks at the statement “musicals are back.”
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.
And the Award Goes To… India?
A look an India’s film and Slumdog Millionaire.
“Flackalism”: Where Heroes and Headlines are Born
Michelle looks at how publicity works in the real world.
Rostropovich’s Recollections
Simon Morrison looks at Prokofiev’s supposed relationship with fellow Russian composer Mstislav Rostropovich.