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Historical accuracy vs. more engaging presentations part II

12:29 p.m. Feb. 8 / Brent / little posts / No Comments

I gave the talk to the department, and while I didn’t use the image I discussed earlier, I did manage to take Claudia’s advice and juxtapose the old image with a new image.  I think the new image is even more fun. (even if I did carve the head out of the leader of the group).

Also, if you are interested, here is the visual part of the presentation.  If you are absurdly interested, send me a note and I’ll send you the written form of the paper to go along with the visuals.

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Ugh, JD Salinger too

Ugh, JD Salinger too

Jan. 28 / Brent / books / No Comments
From "The Young Folks," The first story he had published. ABOUT eleven o’clock, Lucille Henderson, observing that her party was soaring at the proper height, and just having been smiled at by Jack Delroy, forced herself to glance over in the ...
First Lines: Howard Zinn Edition

First Lines: Howard Zinn Edition

Jan. 27 / Brent / books / One Comment
"Arawak men and women, naked, tawny, and full of wonder emerged from their villages onto the islands beaches and swam out to get a closer look at the strange big boat.  When Columbus and his sailors came ashore, carrying swords, ...
Reading the Presidential Addresses so that you don’t have to: 1915

Reading the Presidential Addresses so that you don’t have to: 1915

At least 2 interesting things happened in late December, 1915.  British troops and German troops emerged from their trenches and converged on No Man's Land for a friendly game of Christmas football and Richard Elwood Dodge gave a speech to ...
Opening Lines: Trust in Numbers

Opening Lines: Trust in Numbers

Jan. 22 / Brent / books / No Comments
Porter, Theodore. 1996.  Trust in Numbers: The pursuit of objectivity in science and public life. Princeton: Princeton University Press. "Objectivity arouses the passions as few other words can. Its presence is evidently required for basic justice, honest government, and true knowledge. ...
Discussion
  • Claudia: A sad loss indeed. I had the pleasure and honor to see him speak last year.
  • Brent: SKOS, I’ll do my best to mimic Hill’s style. He was quite the showman. I don’t think I can...
  • Claudia: Couldn’t you somehow juxtapose the original with the other version? Would that be useful as a segue,...
  • skos: i’m not an academic, but my vote is the the more engaging photo. As long as you don’t claim...
  • Aaron: Those cycling times aren’t too shabby, considering the types of bikes they had to be riding. If...
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