1. Generation Kill (HBO, 2008) It’s no coincidence that this intense, impressive seven-episode look at the early days of the Iraq War was the work of the men who made The Wire; th... Full Article at The A.V. Club
“The box stoop and entrance hall opens to the reception hall, or library, which is two stories high, with dome ceiling, paneled walls and high wainscoting, with rafters in the do... Full Article at Brownstoner
St. John's editor and author Russell Wangersky has scored another literary honour for his memoir Burning Down the House: Fighting Fires and Losing Myself. Full Article at CBC News
I woke up this morning to find Chief Culture Officer on my Kindle. It won't be out in hard copy till December 1. I'm not sure why the digital appears before hard copy, but it does. And, yes, Virginia, for an author, it is very like Xmas. Full Article at This Blog Sits at the...
Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. Artists of all kind find their muse in music, memories, or even some of the more minor things that life has to offer. Full Article at PopMatters
The tribes merge and name the new tribe Aiga, after the Samoan word for "extended family." And what a great extended family it is! Full Article at Television Without Pity
In 1996, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), which – among other things – made it more difficult for immigrants to seek judicial review of certain administrative immigration rulings. Full Article at SCOTUSblog
Whether it is caretaker Martin Hinshelwood or Russell Slade's permanent successor, the man in charge at Southampton on Sunday must try to find a solution to Albion's defensive problems. Full Article at The Argus
Quote of the day: “I was absolutely nowhere near him. It’s a joke. I know I didn’t touch him and I said to the referee to book me or send me off. That would have made me feel better. Full Article at 101 Great Goals
BATON ROUGE -- LSU made an emergency move of starting strong safety Brandon Taylor to cornerback to replace the cramping Patrick Peterson late in the Alabama game Saturday because Taylor was the best player available, coach Les Miles said at his press... Full Article at The Alexandria Town Talk