Issue of January 19, 2009

January 19, 2009

JANUARY 19, 2009

Q. In this world of electronic gizmos and games, what is the appeal of Scrabble? Will it continue to be popular? Are there other games that have a similar appeal?

SHOUTS & MURMURS
My Holocaust Memoir
by Ben Greenman
Q. What is BG intending to communicate in this piece, particularly with the word 'Holocaust'? Is he satirizing a particular group, idea, or individual? Is his use of humor effective?

Q. How does this article reflect the reality of working mothers? Is it discriminatory towards men? What do you think are the factors that reversed the rearing trends for low-income and high-income women?

LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA
The Cobra
Inside a movie-marketing playbook.
by Tad Friend
Q. Is Hollywood marketing really effective? Should it be? Why is Lionsgate so effective, the movies or the marketing?

A REPORTER AT LARGE

The Enforcer
Bringing justice to the world’s poor.
by Samantha Power


Q. What do you think of Gary Haugen's philosophy. Is it helpful or hindering? If it hinders, do the IJM's results justify the means?