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“…a gateway to a better and happier and more useful life.”

When it opened in 1971, nearly 100 authors (including one of my faves) sent letters of congratulations to the new Troy, Michigan public library. The Troy public library,

Gimme One Reason

I keep trying to find the perfect article, the perfect viral video, the perfect web site that might convince Conservatives that, if they don’t want to switch their

Friday Fun Link – What’s Your Price? A Dating Site With A Twi$t

I really wish I could remember where I first came across this site otherwise it’s going to look *really* suspicious. But anyhow, I did somehow manage to stumble

Internet in Cuba

A few random thoughts on Internet (or lack thereof) during our recent week-long holiday in Cuba… I am happy to report that I didn’t have any seizures or

Five Theories on Why Cuba Is Still Embargoed

Why there’s still a US Embargo against Cuba, especially since the Cold War is over and it’s now easier for a US citizen to travel to Moscow than

Too Many Tabs Tuesday

What Man Understands That He Is Dying Daily? – great carpe diem article about life, love and fatherhood (via RM Facebook post) The Economy of Cuba and Cuban

2011 Havana Book Fair Tour for Librarians, Writers and Bibliophiles

I missed it this year but I think it’s an annual event so maybe I’ll get to the Havana International Book Fair someday?

Che: The Original CC Image?

Everyone know the famous photo of Che Guevara that is a symbol of revolution around the world. Of course, for many, it’s also a symbol of revolutionary iconography

FTRW 2011 – Day Three – Banning Books For Fun & Profit

A few links about where the place where writing, publishing and selling controversial books intersects… In a post about Chapters deciding to not stock Mein Kampf during FTRW

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