Statistical Visualization of Napoleon’s March into Russia (with Thanks to Steven Renau)
Probably the best statistical graphic ever drawn, this map by Charles Joseph Minard portrays the losses suffered by Napoleon’s army in the Russian campaign of 1812. Beginning at the Polish-Russian border, the… Read More
“Pancake machine churns 200 flapjacks per hour”
E-Verse fellow-traveler Patrick sends in what he takes to be one of the great inventions of the new century. Click on the pancake maker to learn more about this fabulous new invention.… Read More
“Salads for Summer . . . Meatball Salads, that is, Including Dirty Jersey 3AM Meatball Salad!”
E-Verse fellow-traveler Patrick cooks up some cool salads to slim down with this summer. Their time has come. Presenting, Meatball Salads! Meatball Salad 1 lb. Ground pork 1 lb. Ground beef 2… Read More
E-Verse Photographer Niamh is an Animal-Loving Heroine to Rescued Canine-Pal Hugo!
Niamh (that’s pronounced Neeve, NEEVE) is already known as an animal lover. She volunteers at Pegasus Riding Academy, a therapeutic riding center (click on the link to learn more, donate, or volunteer).… Read More
“READ GOOD BOOKS” says Erica
E-Verse staffer (and pro drinker) Erica fell in love with this card, from a series of “character-culture-citizenship” guides printed by T.G. Nichols, Kansas City, 1932, a set of 36 cards, which also… Read More
“Acid” by Roddy Lumsden
“She was right. I had to find something new. There was only one thing for it.” My mother told it straight, London will finish you off, and I’d heard what Doctor Johnson… Read More
Visit E-Verser Brian Knauer’s Updated Website
Just click on the man himself to visit a website featuring his paintings and sculptures, old and new.… Read More
The E-Verse Crew Picks its Favorite New Orleans’ Cocktails!
Check out the E-Verse picks for best summer New Orleans' cocktails. … Read More
Domo Heads Out for Some Sushi
Domo heads out for his favorite food, eel. But of course he hits the sake right off! Please eat something, Domo. You’re getting pretty drunk. Domo, we’re going to take you home… Read More
Domo’s Cousin Pogo Goes to Jail
Domo’s cousin Pogo, in Connecticut, is one tough piece of burnt tofu. He hangs with a dangerous crowd. And he’s wanted. Don’t go outside, Pogo. Oh no, the police have spotted him.… Read More
Back from London in Several Pieces
But back nonetheless. The last night in London I crawled through London’s pubs with my shipping manager and luckily found a late night curry before heading back to the hotel. I slept… Read More
Domo Hangs Out at the Chelsea Hotel
Rock stars, artists, actors, wealthy bohemians, and . . . . Domo! Check out the cool art in the hallways, Domo! Domo, slow down. He can’t wait to get to the room.… Read More
Domo Visits the Grand Canyon and the SXSW Film Festival
Domo finally got to see the Grand Canyon with his friends. He wants to see what’s down there, but he’s also worried about that hawk circling overhead. Domo only weighs five ounces!… Read More
Head over to the Best American Poetry this week as Ernest Hilbert “Guest-Blogs!”
From Best American Poetry blog: Happy Memorial Day. I hope everyone is out doing something that involves barbecuing and hopefully the use of a Wham-O, Inc. “Slip n’ Slide” or perhaps the… Read More
“The Novel” by Eric McHenry
We’ve all heard about Juanita—poor, dear woman with her poor, dear woman act metastasizing like a metaphor into fact; that benefactor of Topeka Teens Making a Difference and the quiet third shifts… Read More
Sixty Sonnets
Calculated to reflect the sixty minutes in an hour of heightened imaginative contemplation, the poems in Ernest Hilbert’s first book contain memories of violence, historical episodes, humorous reflections, quiet despair, violent discord,… Read More
E-Verse has a new look
Check out the new look E-Verse Radio. We’ll be continuing to add new features as we go on but this is basically it. Hope you enjoy it.… Read More
“People Like Us” by Jessica Piazza
Jessica Piazza is the author of two poetry collections: "Interrobang" (Red Hen press, 2013) and the chapbook "This is not a sky" (Black Lawrence Press, forthcoming in 2014). Originally from Brooklyn, NY,… Read More
“The Fall of Rome” by W.H. Auden
"Said to have been inspired by its dedicatee, Cyril Connolly, who had dared Auden to write a poem that would make him cry, it can also be read as a tribute to… Read More