I’m still thinking about the best American band, but while I am considering that weighty question I thought it might be interesting to note what the “hits” to our little blog indicates. Our blogging service tells us that the post about Steely Dan is by far the most popular of the 18 band-specific “best American [...]
Archive for June 22nd, 2009
The Best American Band: The Hits List
Posted in America, Music, tagged America, Best American Rock 'N' Roll Band, Music on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Burn On, Big River
Posted in Environment, Growing Up, tagged Cleveland, Cuyahoga River, Environmental on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On June 22, 1969 — 40 years ago — the Cuyahoga River caught fire. It was, I think, the third time that had happened over the years. People will say, in retrospect, that the fire helped to increase environmental awareness, led to the passage of the Clean Water Act and various environmental regulations, and therefore [...]
Journalistic Ethics
Posted in College, Reflections, tagged Ethics, Journalism, New York Times, Ohio State University School of Journalism on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The New York Times has reported that one of its reporters who was captured by the Taliban and has been held captive for seven months has escaped. What makes the story particularly interesting is that the Times kept the story of the reporter’s capture confidential during that entire time because it was advised that disclosure [...]
