April 2, 2010

  • An excerpt from a piece in the WSJ: Renowned biologist and naturalist E.O. Wilson, who has studied ants for more than 60 years and has won two Pulitzer Prizes, is publishing his first novel, “Anthill,” an epic tale of men and insects that centers on the fate of an ant colony in rural Alabama. Mr.…

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  • Not too academic, alas, but makes some good observations: God of War III – The academic analysis | The List.

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  • Citanda: Two by Sappho

    More from Rufus: Monday Poetry: Two by Sappho | The League of Ordinary Gentlemen.

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  • Some folks may know that Robert Culp passed on last week … a brief notice in Birmingham News mentioned, inter alia: Culp’s career began in the 50s, when he appeared in “You Are There: The Death of Socrates.” His career spanned five decades, including both television and film. … now I couldn’t find any of…

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  • Citanda: Amphorae at MU

    Nice feature, with some good info on the big jars: Ancient jars, essential to commerce, see daylight at MU museum | Columbia Missourian.

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