Thursday, August 28, 2008
Currently: leaving you in a K-hole to go play HaloToday’s Feature: “The Hot ______ of the Summer” by The Writers
NEW! Latest in Digest: High Wire
Meir Comes Clean
Sixty years after the founding of Israel, the pomp-and-circumstance of the anniversary—celebrated last week on the Jewish calendar and today on the secular one—prompts a different sort of recollection for MICHAEL ROTTMAN. (Personal Essays | May 14, 2008)
Soulmakers: The Story of Holland / Dozier / Amin
Through all the highs, lows, and violent overthrows, Motown was always about the music. MICHAEL ROTTMAN excerpts a forthcoming book on the label’s heady days, when a certain Ugandan was tearing through the ranks. (Spoofs & Satire | January 5, 2007)
Dante, Hero of Sinners
You already have your summer getaway planned—but what about your permanent vacation? Given your options, Hell may be less temperate, but its hidden perks make it well worth the trip, says MICHAEL ROTTMAN. (Spoofs & Satire | June 27, 2006)
One Possible Outcome of Super Bowl XL
The predictions have been made, the spreads have been laid. So who will reign supreme on Sunday? MICHAEL ROTTMAN says anything is possible. (Spoofs & Satire | February 2, 2006)
Changed Equations That Changed the World
As it turns out, the rules of science are more flexible than you’d think. When you tinker with the mechanics of the universe, however, you’d better be prepared for drastic repercussions. (Spoofs & Satire | September 27, 2005)
You Only Act Once: The Lesser Bonds
Many actors have attempted to wear the mantle of 007—and many have had their licenses to kill revoked, and not just because of suspicious accents. Here are the reasons why they lost the coveted role, with grievances aired by cast and crew. (Spoofs & Satire | June 22, 2005)
How Many Names Hath God?
No matter when we say the word God, whether in church or in vain, couldn’t we all use a couple synonyms for the all-mighty one? Michael Rottman examines the many possibilities, e.g., Abraham, or Clapton. (Stories | March 8, 2005)
TODAY’S FEATURE
The Hot ______ of the Summer
In times of respite, the mind settles, focusing on what’s really relevant. Here are the TMN READERS’ AND WRITERS’ hot picks: the jam that fueled parties all summer long, the show we turned down the A/C to hear, and more.Heat Stroke
ConEd and Hobbes
Non-Expert Dennis Mahoney explains the rules and regulations of those pesky utility bills.NEWSLETTER
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High Wire
On a new story from Robert Stone—an important publishing event if ever there were one.
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