Unless you’re reading this blog through its RSS feed, you probably noticed that the website looks very different now. I want to talk about what is different and why, so that you can get the most out of this blog. The first thing to note is that while shorter posts are displayed in their entirety on the main page, longer posts aren’t. You access longer posts by clicking on their titles. From now on, I’ll indicate that there is more to read by using (more)
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There is going to be a redesigned, new version of this blog website coming online, with the switch coming up this weekend (Saturday/Sunday). Of course, you’ll see what’s new and changed once it’s up. But if you visit this site on Saturday and/or Sunday, service might be disrupted. Hopefully, it won’t be, but if it is, just come back later. I’ll introduce all the various changes, plus the mastermind behind the new design, once the new site is up. Well, you’re seeing this, so this is it: The redesigned Conscientious. More details, incl. an introduction of the design mastermind, over the next few days.
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I’m sure you’ve heard of the massive earthquake that hit Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Ed Winkleman posted a long list of organizations that will accept donations. You can also simply donate at the American Red Cross’ website.
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