2011
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The Rumpus Interview with Andre Dubus III
Andre Dubus III is the author of a collection of short fiction, The Cage Keeper and Other Stories, and the novels Bluesman,
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Erin Rose’s Tech Links
The FTC chairman thinks consumers should own & control their data on social networks. Yep, lookin’ at you, facebook. A lion is scheduled for release tomorrow . . . OSX Lion, that is. The FBI’s arresting a bunch of Anonymous-affiliated…
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Getting Lucky
What does luck have to do with memory? The connection is drawn in this Millions essay, which tackles the role of memory in the life of the reader–a rather comforting discussion for those of use who feel the anxious tug…
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Shopping Culture Evolution
Apparently, consumerism is just a contextual framework away from being considered a symbol of democracy. And, it’s not only considered a “cornerstone of democracy,” by some people, but a “civic obligation in American society.” Giuliani was big into this idea…
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Olympic Fury
This Guardian article reflects upon author Iain Sinclair and his relationship with London. In response to his new book Ghost Milk, the article argues that the saving grace—and brilliance—of the book is its “fury.” At the receiving end: the 2012…
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Does My Word Sound Big?
Have we been overlooking sound symbolism? Recent studies have shown that humans connect certain sounds with sensory perceptions and thus, the sound of a word could hint at its meaning. This article addresses how the idea fits into theories on…
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The Limits of NGOs
Internationally, labor unions have a weaker presence. Making up for this slack are the non-governmental organizations that support health initiatives, women’s rights and ebb environmental degradation, etc. The presence of NGOs internationally, even with a history of positive consequences, have…
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This is the Kind of Letter You Frame
Some letters are sweet, informative and sentimental, and others are like this one, from Hunter S. Thompson to his biographer, William McKeen. It’s pithy. It starts strong and finishes stronger. It has serious fear-and-loathing undertones. Check it out. (via @MaudNewton)
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Aggregators Always Win
Netflix, the largest video service in the world, has its own kind of customer loyalty that no other company is close to matching. It’s not only upsetting to the small neighborhood video stores, but to big companies like Apple, who…
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The Rumpus Review of Tabloid
Joyce McKinney in her prime was a southern blonde bombshell spread across the British tabloids after a scandal emerged in which she was said to have captured and chained a lost male lover.
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Nostalgia for the 5 Finger Discount
It’s the age of all-things digital and this era of dwindling printed publications brings with it some serious losses. Among them, is the loss of the of the five-finger discount. Stealing books, which some authors have cited as a phase…
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British Hacking Scandal Roundup
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the British phone hacking scandal is the lack of coverage in the US press. Among the US newspapers, the NY Times is the only one I can find which has done significant reporting on…