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I Can’t Believe It IS Butter: Norway’s Yuletide Crisis

December 14th, 2011 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

Missing Butter

The Norwegian butter crisis provides both a relief and a nuisance in the holiday season.


In the Midst of Life: Condolences and Strong Thoughts for Norway

July 24th, 2011 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

Norwegian flag

Deep sorrow at this weekend’s events in Norway sparks recollection of the multicultural nature of the encounter of nations.


Midsummer Media: “Taking the Piss” on Cassandra Metaphors

June 27th, 2011 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

Kragerø at midsummer

Small-town news from Norway provides summer relief from the usual media.


Toward a Saner Society? Part 1: Segregation, Filter Bubbles, and What We “Deserve”

May 25th, 2011 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

The 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and another take on net neutrality prompt reflection on contemporary approaches to the economy.


The Death of a Terrorist: Mind Is What Matters

May 4th, 2011 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

Bin Laden's last FB update

Two days after the death of Osama bin Laden, things are turning a bit crazy.


Pausing for Thankfulness and Sharing: Good Economic Practice

November 30th, 2010 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

View from Hawk Mountain, Hamburg, PA

Shifting the holiday focus from sales to relationships can provide both social and economic benefits.


Viral Can Be Good for You: A Sci-Fi Success Story

October 29th, 2010 by Joanna Mullins | 2 Comments

mock cover machine of death

A science fiction anthology’s rise demonstrates the grass-roots potential of IT.


The Rant Is Too Damn High: Dealing with Fat Mouths in the Thin Time

October 26th, 2010 by Joanna Mullins | 4 Comments

Watching from the dark

The twilight time of Halloween/All Saints’ corresponds all too well with the 2010 U.S. elections.


The Pastor and the Press: Attention Seeking as News

September 8th, 2010 by Joanna Mullins | 6 Comments

The Archive in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway

The collusion of slavering media and slaves to fear makes for the worst bedfellow.


No Brain, No Headache: An Interlude on a Holiday

August 19th, 2010 by Joanna Mullins | Comments Off

There is no holiday from the headache of running into ignorance.



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