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Author Scott Turow: Libraries are the enemy!
4:15 PM Apr 15, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatAuthor Scott Turow: Libraries are the enemy! Author Scott Turow, who writes legal thrillers, recently wrote a long rant in the New York Times about...
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Boston Marathon bombing roundup
11:04 AM Apr 16, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatBoston Marathon bombing roundupHere are a few of the most useful news and commentary pieces I've found on the Internet in relation to Monday's bombing...
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Sandusky's Russian pianist hits the 'Rite' notes
9:55 AM Apr 23, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatSandusky's Russian pianist hits the 'Rite' notesIf you missed Perkins Township resident Margarita Denenburg's recent performing of the two-piano version of...
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Word to the wise: Li Wah
10:09 AM Apr 25, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatWord to the wise: Li Wah If I recommended a Chinese restaurant in Cleveland, would you believe me? How about if the recommendation came from a guy who has...
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Kaptur opposes U.S. war role in Syria
4:09 PM Apr 30, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatKaptur opposes U.S. war role in SyriaU.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, hopes the U.S. won't intervene militarily in Syria.Some lawmakers have been calling...
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Defending the Koch brothers
1:37 PM May 2, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatDefending the Koch brothersI've advocated all sorts of unpopular causes in this blog — I like Internet freedom, I like peace, I like the Cleveland Indians —...
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Coaster fan: New ride a 'solid 8'
10:44 AM May 9, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatCoaster fan: New ride a 'solid 8'I enjoyed Cedar Point's new GateKeeper ride. As I prepared to get on board, I fleetingly wondered if I could get away with...
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Casey Blake on learning to play first base
1:54 PM May 10, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatCasey Blake on learning to play first baseCasey Blake was one of my favorite Indians for years, a regular-guy type who seemed to appreciate being in...
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A big news story -- if it's true
11:31 AM May 14, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatA big news story -- if it's trueHere's a weird dispatch — a very long, very interesting article about a patent filing in which an inventor claims to have...
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Today, we are all Kevin Williamson
1:37 PM May 16, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatToday, we are all Kevin WilliamsonOK, I didn't know who Kevin Williamson was until today, either. But see if you agree that he's America's new hero.Comments5
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A Rolling Stones summer in northern Ohio
10:50 AM May 21, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatA Rolling Stones summer in northern Ohio(Updated)Comments3
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Online guide screens old movies for film buffs
2:00 PM May 23, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatOnline guide screens old movies for film buffs Turner Classic Movies, one of the best channels on cable TV, shows uncut, commercial-free old movies 24 hours...
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Obama official caught misleading Congress
5:20 PM Jun 7, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatObama official caught misleading CongressPresident Obama, defending his domestic spying program today, said that Congress knows all about it. Comments108
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The secret court opinion the government won't let you read
10:12 AM Jun 10, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatThe secret court opinion the government won't let you readThere's lots of news coverage of the NSA spying imbroglio, and I won't try to duplicate the work...
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Bad news for readers
5:23 PM Jun 12, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatBad news for readersTwo of my favorite writers have died within two weeks of each other: Jack Vance, 96, an American, and Iain M. Banks, a Scotsman.Comments5
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The Illuminati and the NSA
2:39 PM Jun 17, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatThe Illuminati and the NSAPerhaps you've heard of the Illuminati, the secret society that supposedly rules the world.Comments8
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A difficult time for Barack Obama's fans
5:08 PM Jun 18, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatA difficult time for Barack Obama's fansIt's becoming harder and harder for members of Barack Obama's fan club to defend their hero — as least when it comes...
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Lake Erie events Thursday
1:29 PM Jun 19, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatLake Erie events ThursdayThere are two events Thursday for folks who are interested in Lake Erie. As it's a bit late to publicize them in the paper, I am...
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Our cool new tech blog
4:12 PM Jun 21, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatOur cool new tech blogI cover the library and I've written several stories quoting Samantha Chada, the Sandusky Library's top geek girl.Post a Comment
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The defense Dan Brown didn't use
9:42 AM Jun 24, 2013Blog: Jackson Street BeatThe defense Dan Brown didn't useIf you pay attention to pop culture or conspiracy theories, you will have noticed that Michael Baigent died. The New York...
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