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.
Pete Seeger and the Inauguration
A look at Peter Seeger.
The Literature Police
Peter D. McDonald, author of The Literature Police, blogs about what he found in the archives.
The Internet and Jefferson’s Moose
David Post shows us how Jefferson’s moose can guide us towards an understanding of the internet.
New York Comic Con
A quick recap of Cassie’s favorite bits of Sunday at Comic Con.