Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

Censorship by business model

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ed Battistella

It is safe to assume that rock is dead. Don’t believe me?  Just tune your radio in on KZZE or “The Rogue,” which plays outside the norm bands like Nickelback and Linkin Park.  Even better, they have been playing a … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dr. John Kalb

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ed Battistella

Dr. John Kalb is a Chiropractor and Wellness Coach practicing in downtown Ashland, Oregon.  He is the author of two books, Steamed Greens for the Spirit and his new one, Winning at Aging, which will be on shelves in June … Continue reading →

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Oregon Humanities Magazine–Here, Now

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ed Battistella

The 2011 fall/winter issue of Oregon Humanities magazine is going to be on the theme “Here.” Editor Kathleen Holt and her editorial board are interested in nonfiction that explores human relationships to place. How do important places shape and our … Continue reading →

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The History of Travel Writing: Research Paper Progress

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Ed Battistella

When I first began my research for this paper, I realized I needed to define “Travel Writing.” The genre is also often referred to as “Travel Literature.” Travel writing certainly doesn’t have to be non-fiction, which was a sort of … Continue reading →

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