Elephants in the Room: The Discussion of Energy in the Presidential Debates
A look at the role of energy in the 2008 Presidential Debates.
Why Are There No More Lincolns?
Glen LaFantasie wonders why we don’t have leaders like Lincoln anymore.
The Arc of a Pendulum
Elvin Lim looks at the historical precedent for tomorrow’s election.
Overcoming Alcohol Problems Together
A look at alcohol abuse.
Ezra Pound: Prophet?
A. David Moody looks at what Pound said in the 1930s versus what pundits are saying today.
Friday procrastination: link love – novels, noise, and the New York subway
What Cassie has been reading this week (and okay, a few from last week too).
Building the Ultimate Spelling Bee
Ben Zimmer visits us from Visual Thesaurus.
Jesus of Oxford
Ammon Shea reflects on his trip to Oxford.
Eccentric – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “eccentric”.
The She-Apostle: Luisa de Carvajal and Mother Teresa
Glyn Redworth draws some interesting parallels between the lives of Luisa de Carvajal and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Crossing Hitler: Who Was Hans Litten?
A brief look at Hans Litten.
Monthly Gleanings: October 2008, Part One
Anatoly Liberman answers questions based on last month’s posts.
OUPblog sets sail on the Queen Mary 2
OUP UK’s Kate FT blogs from the Queen Mary 2.
A Very Special Ben’s Place of The Week:
How To Choose an Atlas
Ben’s guide to buying an atlas.
McCain and Obama: The Judges Presidents Choose
A look a how the election could affect judicial appointees.
A Passion for Nature: An Excerpt
An excerpt from A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir.