Monthly Archives: March 2008

Tiny Steps Towards A More Perfect Union

I’m on the road this weekend. Some of the local headlines in south Florida show signs of progress. History of separation fades as Delray’s Little Leagues unite: You wouldn’t think it possible, but up until this year, Delray Beach has … Continue reading

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Speculative Fiction

When 1984 rolled around and the only Big Brother in sight was the one getting trashed in Apple’s Super Bowl commercial, a lot of people thought George Orwell was wrong. Those people were making the mistake of interpreting Orwell’s book … Continue reading

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Meltdown Survival Tip Number One

Bear Stearns Chairman James Cayne was worth about a billion dollars last summer, back when Bear Stearns stock was selling for $171 a share. Last week, when JP Morgan offered to buy his company for $2 a share, Cayne was … Continue reading

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