The 2009 Tournament of Books
We interrupt our regular publishing schedule to bring you news of one feisty Rooster. Enjoying its fifth year, the 2009 Tournament of Books is coming soon, and we've got the nominees to prove it.
Archive
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12 January 2009: Afternoon
Al Jazeera is covering Gaza from the inside-out, but you're not seeing it (unless you're on YouTube). A surge in Afghanistan won't work long-term without a Pakistan that doesn't support terror groups. Instapaper for the commute: Sanger on Obama'
In the Devil’s Territory
Previously anthologized for his standout “A Day Meant to Do Less,” Kyle Minor now releases a collection of troublesome-to-define writing, all of which is available online.
12 January 2009: Morning
Mr. Faux-Bama's entire inaugural speech consisted of six words: "My fellow Americans," he said. "God bless America." The real president-elect: Unless there's evidence of malfeasance, there will be no broad inquiry into the Bush administration's policies. Gaza is
The Naturalist
Los Angeles graffiti, squeaky-voiced models, and animals carved into Indian temples all have a home in Deedee Cheriel’s paintings.
9 January 2009: Weekend
German billionaire takes life, broken by the crisis; article ties four financier deaths to the economy. While Parisians freeze, considering the mechanics of how exactly Russia turned off the gas. Study backs up the broken-window theory: a disorderly environment influences disorderly conduct. Times reporter meets Gaza fighter in a
The Wasted Vigil
Though world leaders continually misjudge their roles and responsibilities in dealing with Afghanistan, several writers are sharing valuable insights. Nadeem Aslam is one of them.
The Best Worst Curse
To Pasha Malla, Fuck you so very much. You wrote the best description of love I have ever seen or could hope to imagine. You made me remember and to miss what it’s like to love somebody in the real world, and to see the miracle of them looking
9 January 2009: Morning
The Red Cross also said it was restricting its operations on Friday. Israel, Hamas rebuff U.N.'s demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. "Compared to the American interrogators, the Chinese were more brutal." Interrogated in China and Gitmo, shipped to Albania, dreaming of Sweden. Roundtable:
Cocktail Flu
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. We offer tried-and-true excuses for calling in sick to work, including examples of the maladies we can claim to hide the malady we have.