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Early 19th century history is filled with men of consequence. But in an era when most women were expected to remain at home and focus on domestic chores, few females made their marks, especially in the areas of trade, diplomacy and the arts. Exceptions can be found in the remarkable…
Read moreThe smell was something awful. It wafted in on the breeze, making the members of Mrs. Moore’s bridge party curl up their lips and comment on it. Mrs. Moore phoned Monnie Bliss, the owner of Blisswood Cabins and asked him to check into it. Monnie tracked down the smell. It…
Read moreThe Law of Unintended Consequences says that intervening in complex systems tends to create unanticipated and often undesirable outcomes. To those of a conservative mindset this argues in favor of leaving well enough alone. But to liberals and progressives, deteriorating social and economic conditions are a call to action that…
Read moreOn Jefferson Avenue near downtown Detroit there’s a restaurant called Dr. Dre’s Open Pit and Bait Shop whose name pretty much says it all. The City of Detroit is populated mostly by African Americans, 82% of the population is black. Of those, nearly half are between the ages of 25…
Read moreThere comes a time in a man’s life when he must prove himself on the field of battle. This was not exactly that time. However, it was a time to wear a furry cap with faux horns and make a snarling face like a barbarian and climb over a wall…
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