Monthly Archives: July 2014

  1. Duck Bill Hickok, the Influential Rich, and Public Libraries

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    July 31, 2014 by libroshombre

    The first wild west shootout occurred 99 years ago last week when the gambler Bill Hickok and cowboy David Tutt …
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  2. Hyphenites, Assonance, and Monkeyshines

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    July 24, 2014 by libroshombre

    Last week brought a new appreciation for animal-oriented names, especially daddy long-leg spiders, carpenter ants, and the expression “monkeyshines.” But …
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  3. The Tao of Soccer and Other Factoids

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    July 17, 2014 by libroshombre

    The great Chinese philosopher Lao Tzo once advised letting “things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like,” but that …
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  4. The Etymology of Soccer, Football, and Ageless Slang

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    July 10, 2014 by libroshombre

    The old Scottish poet Allan Cunningham once wrote about a time “when looks were fond and words were few.” That …
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  5. New Books To Foist Off Alzheimer’s

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    July 3, 2014 by libroshombre

    “The Wells Fargo wagon is a-coming” theme from “The Music Man” always resounds in the background as I drive home …
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