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Robin Hood’s Reputation Gets Mugged By Insinuating Monk

by Toby Bell  |  March 16, 2009  |  2 Comments

I still read newspapers, though I have alternatives. My local source, unfortunately, has recently fallen prey to “pastiche syndrome” – it’s now composed primarily of clippings culled from international services rather than being a reliable purveyor of local items of interest. I used to like the fact that editorial bias was once apparent in every [...]

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The Butterfly Effect – Part One

by Toby Bell  |  March 10, 2009  |  Comments Off

I cut my finger attempting to change a watch battery prior to flying from Asheville to Beijing a couple of weeks ago. Some may wonder how such a thing is possible. Yet among the jittery inhabitants of Planet Caffeine (PC) – where coffee is synonymous with oxygen – each of us can completely relate to [...]

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