TalkTNY: Issue of February 23, 2009

Rabbit Ears The Antenna King makes the switch to digital TV. by Robert Sullivan

Q. Why so much uproar about the switch? Is it good to be "The Antenna King"?

Shoot! Making shotguns for robots. by Evan Ratliff

Q. How are robotic ground guns better and worse than robotic flying guns, i.e. predator aircraft? Is there a lesson in the Jerry Baber saga?

The Hard Cases A test for the Administration on detainees. by Jane Mayer

Q. Is Mayer convincing in her explanations of the possible future of the current detainees? Is terrorism war or crime? Why do we treat war different from crime? War crimes?

The Background Hum Ian McEwan and the science of suspense. by Daniel Zalewski

Q. What makes Ian McEwan's style distinct from his peers? His subject matters?

Introduction

It's a "book club" for devoted readers of The New Yorker magazine.

Based in Santa Monica, TalkTNY, the New Yorker magazine reading group, gathers at a cafe or coffee shop to talk about recent articles and cartoons in the magazine. We usually choose between 8 and 12 pieces for discussion.

Meetings are held every other week, usually on Wednesday evenings.

"Week after week, The New Yorker offers its community of dedicated readers a unique perspective on current ideas and evolving issues: one that combines humor and intelligence with depth and style. Readers come to its pages to laugh, to be informed, to be surprised, to be moved."

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Issue of February 23, 2009

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