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Spy-Tech Monday

Goodness, it’s Monday already. The sky is gray here at Cambridge Americas, and the office is quiet. But I’m in high spirits, because we have some itty-bitty spy toys to showcase today. Kristie...

Kristie Macrakis | 7 Apr 2008

Nick Smith Talks Philosophy

Philosophy Talk out of Berkeley, CA took some time last week to chat with Nick Smith about his theories of apology. I hope he finds the time to finish his wood floors, but I’m enjoying his interviews. Listen...

7 Apr 2008

Beer vs. Wine Fridays

It’s Friday. Feeling healthy? I’m not qualified to give any dietary advice but… if you’ve been drinking wine as a healthy alternative to beer, perhaps you should reconsider. Then...

Charles Bamforth | 4 Apr 2008

Marci Hamilton on the Philadelphia Archdiocese

The Philaldelphia Daily News ran a must-read article today: “Disgraced, Defrocked… and Protected.” Reporter William Bender did a great job of investigating the sad legacy of covering...

Marci A. Hamilton | 3 Apr 2008

War Poet Wednesday

James Winn shows us that language, too, is broken down during war. The words employed by soldiers are quick, acronym-heavy, and devoid of flowery, unnecessary syllables, but in some cases, language is...

James A. Winn | 2 Apr 2008

Spy-Tech Mondays

Good morning, everyone. Feeling tired? On your third cup of coffee? I am. What better pick-me-up than one of the Stasi’s most ludicrous investigative methods, and one of their more amusing gadgets?...

Kristie Macrakis | 31 Mar 2008

Beer vs. Wine Fridays

Charles Bamforth, brewing scientist extraordinaire, has a little lesson in diversity. Wines, after all, have an enormous range of flavors packed in just one fruit. You can have smoke, berry, licorice,...

Charles Bamforth | 28 Mar 2008

Election Zimbabwe!

Fellow publicist Laura Evans reflects on the situation in Zimbabwe. Her recent trek to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro took her first to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.   A few weeks ago I crossed over into...

27 Mar 2008

Arguments Against the Abolishment of Statutes of Limitations for Childhood Sex Abusers

They are not very convincing, actually. Marci Hamilton takes a scathing look at how ridiculous some of them sound, especially to the victims of childhood sexual abuse. As the second half of Justice Denied:...

Marci A. Hamilton | 26 Mar 2008

War Poet Wednesday

War poets bring an impossible beauty and entirely new perspective to the most awful of subjects. On Wednesdays, we’ll receive a new perspective on these writers. Yesterday’s New York Times...

James A. Winn | 26 Mar 2008

Nick Smith reflects on his media appearances

Ever wondered what it’s like to be interviewed on the radio or television? It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Nick Smith, author of I Was Wrong: the Meanings of Apologies. Here are some of...

Nick Smith | 24 Mar 2008

Spy-Tech Mondays

It’s that time again. Kristie Macrakis, author of Seduced by Secrets, unveils some more Stasi spy gadgetry. The Stasi had a way about them. They loved their toys. As Macrakis argues, this obsession...

Kristie Macrakis | 24 Mar 2008