From Good, an article on the ethics of travel writing: A seasoned travel writer makes sense of the Lonely Planet scandal. From Slate, an article on the 10 oddest travel guides ever published; and a look at the best (and worst) travel gear for parents. From LRB, just two clicks: An article on the virtual life of Neil Entwistle. Is the anthrax case solved but unresolved? Why we need a new think tank for the War on Terror. A review of Islam and the Political Theory: Governance and International Relations by Amr G.E. Sabet. The Obama campaign's DNA is changing as it adds political insiders and Clintonites — will it still function? An interview with David Freddoso, author of The Case Against Barack Obama. Dead Right: McCain's problem isn't his tactics — it's GOP ideas. Don't let students' howlers drive you mad — accept their most common mistakes as variant spellings and relax. From Vanity Fair, a profile of Nicky Haslam. Why do we capitalize the word “I”? The majuscule “I” appears only in English. A review of Up For Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex and Starting Over by Cathy Alter (and more). A review of Global Justice: The Politics of War Crimes Trials by Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu. American music is enjoying a golden moment; literary bands, with songs that revel in intricate language, complex narratives and cinematic plot twists, are on the rise.
