It’s an interesting discussion of how technology, the Internet, and art are colliding in the Harry Potter release. It does seem like the publisher and Rowling have some control issues… does the book do something special at midnight on July … Continued
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Looks like a good read
The March of Folly looks like an interesting book. From Richard Clarke’s article in TNR’s “Iraq: What Next?” issue: Still, President Bush insists on staying in Iraq, and it is easy to understand why. In The March of Folly, Barbara … Continued
The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation
Last week, I heard an interview on NPR’s Talk of the Nation talking about a new graphic adaptation of the 9/11 Commission Report. At first, I thought that this was an odd idea. Why would anyone want the 9/11 Report … Continued
Salon.com Books | What’s the matter with Buffalo?
For Heidi. In all seriousness, Heidi’s first hand account of a Randall Terry rally in Buffalo has convinced me that these folks (Terry supporters) have no respect for women.
Shirley Henderson — Moaning Myrtle
I’m watching Bridget Jones’s Diary right now while I’m working, and I just realized that the woman that plays Bridget’s friend Jude is the same actress that plays Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter movies. Shirley Henderson plays both characters … Continued
Some thoughts on Google Print
I’ve been following the progression of the Google Print lawsuits with some interest because it’s the first foray of new technology companies taking established online practices into a traditional offline business. A quick summary of Google Print is on Google’s … Continued
Freakonomics
I didn’t only watch movies on my trip out to California. I was also able to finish Freakonomics on the flight back. After hearing a number of coworkers and friends absolutely rave about this book, I picked it up a … Continued
Banned Books Week
Via Boing Boing, I’ve learned that this is Banned Books Week. The ALA has a great kit for teachers and libraries. Exploring these books is a great way to remember the history of our country and the progression of social … Continued
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I finished the latest Harry Potter book this morning and have to say, wow. The book was worth waiting around B&N for, even worth the loss of sleep to finish it in about 12 hours (I slept for about 5.5 … Continued
I’m crazy, I think
I’m planning on picking up my copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at Barnes and Noble’s Midnight Magic event tonight. I figured it might be fun to check the thing out to see how crazy people get about … Continued
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