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July 20, 2011
The RP Talks Gang of Six on Wall Street Journal Radio
As the debt ceiling deadline approaches, a last minute reconstitution of and proposal from the Senate's "Gang of Six" (3 Democrats and 3 Republicans) has stirred up homes of a bipartisan compromise that addresses the nation's long-term debt problems. The RP was interviewed by Michael Castner of Wall Street Journal's "Daily Wrap" about the ongoing negotiations. Listen in:
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The National League Central
The NL Central
No division in baseball is nearer and dearer to me than the National League Central, home to my St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the team geographically closest to me (the Cincinnati Reds). I grew up in Louisville, KY, which has been home to a AAA baseball team since before I was born that has been affiliated with three NL Central teams–the Cardinals, Reds, and the Milwaukee Brewers. I've followed this division as long as I can remember, and this year it is really shaping up to b...
Ronald J. Granieri: History, Mastery, Utility: Or, the Public Responsibility of Historians
Last April, the organizers of the annual "College-palooza" at the University of Pennsylvania invited me to participate in their series of "one minute lectures," where professors had one minute to crystallize their approach to their subjects. I figured that it would be a challenge to say anything coherent in only a minute, but at the same time found the experience to be quite stimulating as I tried to make a point that I often hint at in my undergraduate lectures.
This is the complete text:
"I a...
July 19, 2011
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Film
The Politics of Film
Amazingly enough, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II won the box office weekend. WHO COULD HAVE THUNK IT? [Movie Web]
Sigourney Weaver wants to do another Alien film. Good idea or bad idea? I say good idea. [Toronto Sun]
Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, The Godfather Part II) is making a new film called Twixt, which is based on a dream he had. Starring in it will be Elle Fanning, who recently played the little girl in Super 8. /Film has some pictures from ...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith
The Politics of Faith
Gay marriage is legal in New York, but those against it are putting up a fight. One protester explains "…based on my Christian faith and my belief in God and what the Bible teaches, I cannot and I don't support gay lifestyles." (Disclaimer: Not all Christians follow these beliefs, and many Christians are in fact strong advocates for LGBTQ equal rights.) [New York Times]
A man who went on a post-9/11 race-motivated killing spree is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday. ...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Media
Sean Hoare, one of the first journalists to go on the record and allege phone hacking at News of the World, was found dead Monday. His death is not thought to be caused by foul play. [CNN]
Follow the rise and fall of British journalist Rebekah Brooks, one of the News of the World editors thought to be responsible for the recent phone hacking scandal. [Newsweek]
Speaking of Rebekah Brooks or Rebecca Black? See if you can tell the difference between these two newsmakers in a handy quiz (and if...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Fashion
The Politics of Fashion
Still living it up in Paris, I decided to continue with the Paris-themed Weekly Web Gems for this week. Enjoy!
Check out some of the fashion that I get to see everyday in the streets of Paris! [NY Mag]
In honor of Bastille Day, here are 14 fashionable reasons on why you should love France too: [Fashionista]
Wow – Sephora manicures are coming to a city near you! And yes, there are Sephoras in Paris. [Fashionista]
Is every week a fashion week in Paris? I think so...
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: Walt Whitman and the Soul of Democracy
A few weeks ago, I was reading Walt Whitman, enthralled by the energy and rhythm of his poetry. It's easy to see why he was embroiled in fights with 19th-century censors. "I will go to the bank by the wood and become undisguised and naked," he wrote, "I am mad for it to be in contact with me." In Song of Myself, he praises "a well-made man," saying, "dress does not hide him;/The strong, sweet, supple quality he has strikes through the cotton and flannel;/To see him pass conveys as much as...
July 18, 2011
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Tech
The Politics of Tech
Google+ has now been in Beta for two weeks and has hit the 10 million user mark. Of course, if you choose to compare that number to Facebook's 750 million, it doesn't seem like much. The point is that growth so far has been extremely promising. We will be discussing the developments much more in the coming weeks and it is going to be very interesting to see how things progress. [The Atlantic]
A little Google+ humor based on limited access to the Beta. [comic]
Movie rental...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Web
The Politics of the Web
Does the Chinese web search giant serve two masters? [New York Times]
The Netflix price hike may begin a search for more options by consumers. [Chicago Sun Times]
Google anti-trust case watchers: begin placing your bets now, please! [Reuters]
