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And We Thought American Book Review Controversies Got Contentious…
Dagestan is a province in the Northern Caucasus of Russia. (Don’t let the “Northern” in its name fool you. By Russian standards, that’s in the south.) It is known as the site of some terrorist activity,…
Staying Warm in New Zealand: Part I
One thing I’d never guessed from Lord of the Rings: New Zealand can be a damn cold place. Their builders have never heard of insulation, and I also live in one of the highest high-altitude areas…
My Favorite TV Series: Life
I love watching TV series, mostly those which deal with the law / police work and those which are set in hospitals, and of course Star Trek. Never those set at schools – I wonder why?…
AAR Gets an A+ from Examiner.com
The review from the incredibly astute, lovely, and talented Stephanie Giancola appeared last Wednesday on the Examiner.com site. (Read, please. We’ll wait for you right here.) She likes us! She really likes us! In case you…
Commencement
It’s that time of the year again, when high schools and universities all around the country begin pouring out young, hopeful graduates ready to take on the world or try their hand at college. Last night…
Up Close and Personal with Cover Café
Answering the (oft asked) question: How did the Cover Contest come to be? Don’t forget to vote in this year’s contest. Voting is open until midnight, May 28, 2009. The Annual 2008 Romance Cover Contest at…
Beware of Hospitals After Dark
I’m sure you’ve heard the jokes about how they wake you up all night long in hospitals, and then ask you how you’re doing. Last month, thanks to a series of rather odd events, I got…