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    My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled … Continue reading

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  The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves. (Helen Keller 1880-1968)  

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  The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. (Isaac Asimov c. 1920-1992)

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  “Why are we suddenly a nation and a people who strive for security above all else? In fact, security is essentially elusive, impossible. We all die. We all get sick. We all get old. People leave us. People surprise … Continue reading

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  It is quite certain that science cannot progress properly except by the fullest internationalism. A.V. Hill (Nature, 1933)    

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  Follow through on all your generous impulses. Do not question them, especially if a friend needs you; act on his or her behalf. Do not hesitate! Don’t sit around speculating about the possible problems or dangers. As long as … Continue reading

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An Embarrassment of Riches

Anonymous This politically incorrect (some might even say “disgusting”) puzzle comes to you from an anonymous source, known only to Rockefeller alum (1977) George Barany, who is currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. For more about … Continue reading

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Where after all do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person: the neighborhood … Continue reading

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Crossword

GEORGE BARANY AND FRIENDS The three politically themed puzzles that follow come to you from a consortium of progressively-minded friends of Rockefeller alum (1977) George Barany, who is currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  Prepare to … Continue reading

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It is no easy task to be good. Anyone can act: get angry, give money, speak to friends, and so on. But to do something to the right person, to the right extent, at the right time, with the right … Continue reading

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Second Monday in October

GEORGE BARANY AND MARTIN ABRESCH George Barany is a Rockefeller alum (1977) currently on the Chemistry faculty of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Martin Abresch is a graduate of the University of Wyoming, currently living in Seattle, and this is … Continue reading

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  “Let us all resolve: First, to attain the grace of silence; Second, to deem all fault-finding that does no good a sin…Third, to practice the grace and virtue of praise.”   (Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811 – 1896)

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Stronger Together!

George Barany and Friends This politically themed puzzle comes to you from a consortium of progressively-minded friends of Rockefeller alum (1977) George Barany, who is currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. For more about this specific … Continue reading

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The Violent Brilliance of Peaky Blinders

Bernie Langs It isn’t often that a television series completely engages me, and I am able to watch entire seasons without losing interest. Peaky Blinders comes to Netflix from the BBC and centers on a gangster family with their many … Continue reading

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For Your Consideration – Ones to Watch, Vol. 1 Edition

Jim Keller It’s that time of year again! This first in a four-part series, focused on the leading ladies of the Best Actress race, will take us up to January 2017 when Oscar nominations are announced. This year’s Best Actress … Continue reading

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“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an … Continue reading

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A Piece of Our Mind

George Barany and Christopher Adams This “mid-week level” puzzle, with a political theme (pictorial hint to the right), is released with the utmost respect for the victims of senseless violence and terror. After completing the puzzle (spoiler), you may want … Continue reading

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Wobegon

Robert Mark and George Barany This “mid-week level” themed puzzle represents Robert’s crossword debut (pictorial hint to the right, and bonus points if you can explain the puzzle’s title). After completing the puzzle (spoiler), learn more about its creation and … Continue reading

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Culture Corner

Sacred and Profane Images in Venice and Padua By Bernie Langs The laws and edicts are laid out in the Old Testament in exacting terms specifying the ornaments, utensils and measurements for these objects utilized in the holy temple and … Continue reading

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56-Downed-Up Charges

By George Barany, Christopher Adams, Martin Herbach, and Alex Vratsanos George Barany is a Rockefeller alum (1977) currently on the Chemistry faculty of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Christopher Adams is a graduate student in mathematics at the University of … Continue reading

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