Author archive

Copyright revision masquerading as defence of writers    (2011.11.04)

The Writers’ Union of Canada launches its own bill of rights for writers (“for the digital age”)

‘ “Sure,” I said’    (2011.10.26)

Cf. “Welcome to the fold, brother…. Do you reject Satan and all his evils?” “Sure”

Masculine or feminine type?    (2011.10.25)

Original and revised posters for Drive

Women, who are equal to men, write better TV, women say    (2011.10.23)

Did you know that women, who are equal to men, get the short end of the stick when it comes to writing American television?

What exactly is Scott Schuman’s business?    (2011.10.20)

Why didn’t Imran Ahmed ask Scott Schuman anything remotely factual or pointed about the “business” of Schuman’s Weblog, the Sartorialist?

David Crystal’s hundred words    (2011.10.20)

David Crystal tells the story of English in 100 words, here presented in a form you can actually read

‘Counterpunch’    (2011.10.18)

Fred Smeijers’s Counterpunch is coming out in a new edition. It’s tough and it’s demanding, but also enjoyable and understandable

‘Trend colours’    (2011.10.18)

Only 3% of Ford buyers choose “trend colours” like ochre or pink

Björn Samborg Blanche    (2011.10.17)

Which Björn Borg is faker?