Gleanings: Tony Blair, Homophobia, Engagement Rings and Oatmeal Cookies…

  • NY Times: Will Tony Blair’s legacy as Prime Minister be England’s thriving cultural climate? Even through Blair isn’t much a cultural animal himself?
  • Salon takes a hard look at book pricing and what can be done to keep reading from being so friggin’ expensive.
  • WireTap: Why has even progressive, politically conscious hip-hop been silent on issues of sexism and homophobia (via Jeff Chang)?
  • Slate: Why women should boycott engagement rings. Written by a woman (via my buddy Eli).
  • New York Magazine: Could the iPhone be the beginning of the end for Steve Jobs?
  • Trivop is a new video guide to making hotel reservations. A great idea but thus far it only covers England and France (via Paul Cowles)
  • A recipe for salted oatmeal cookies I will have to try out soon (via Sam Felder).

Leave a Reply