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Sources on Capital Punishment

Posted on February 27, 2018 by mbrowning

In reading over some papers inspired by Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, I have learned a fair bit about sources that rise to the top of a Google search. Let me share a few observations. It seems as if everybody who searches … Continue reading →

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Hacked off by Lifehack

Posted on January 25, 2018 by mbrowning

One of the things that interests me, aside from sourdough biscuits, is the myth of multi-tasking. Since so many of my students think that they can write good material while playing World of Warcraft or binge-watching whatever the cool kids are … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Coffee Burns Me Up!

Posted on December 27, 2016 by mbrowning

Is this fake news or genuine stuff? It’s entertaining, so it must be fake, right?

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Missing the Mark on Library Automation

Posted on February 3, 2016 by mbrowning

I should have written this something like nine months ago, but given how cluttered life is, it has gotten lost under a pile of other pressing matters. Last spring, I was opining at a conference lunch table about my feelings … Continue reading →

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Misinformation and Its Spread

Posted on January 16, 2015 by mbrowning

A long-time friend has been posting intriguing stuff on Facebook recently. Over the last couple of days, he’s been reposting items from a website designed to tell folks from the liberal side of the world what they want to hear … Continue reading →

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