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The three levels of disillusionment, plus one

If you ever wanted a big-picture perspective on how fed up you are with anything, try applying the formula explained in a New York Times blog entry about Iraqi citizens and their opinion of politics in their country: Anecdotally, judging … Continue reading

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Link: Bicycling Directions, Trails Come to Google Maps

Bicycling Directions, Trails Come to Google Maps And to think I had begun drawing green lines on my own personal Google maps.

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Link: A Bike Theft in the Time of Twitter – City Room Blog – NYTimes.com

A Bike Theft in the Time of Twitter – City Room Blog – NYTimes.com Beware, thieves: With Twitter, every human is a security camera. And, journalists, is the job of observing is now more efficiently done by tracking down the … Continue reading

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The emptiness of kings

On the nights I race my single-speed black bicycle down Broadway from 41st to East 17th, I rule New York. Not all at once. Not for long. This is a reign at risk with every squeaking spin of my wheels. … Continue reading

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