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On Exterminating the Bugs

If all goes as planned—which of course is never a sure thing—this week should see a material improvement in the bugs in the system. I am particularly eager for commenting to be fixed so that the permalink doesn’t have to be opened.Re comments: I have to approve all comments now, . . . . Continue Reading »

SHS Has Moved To First Things

Well, the moving van has come and SHS is now ensconced in our new home at First Things. We still have a little unpacking to do. There will be a few bugs for a few days before everything is back to normal. But I am looking forward to an engaging experience.For new readers: Welcome. The first question . . . . Continue Reading »

We Keep Growing

SHS just had one of its all time best weeks. More than 5000 people from all around the world came by to “set a spell.” I am very gratified and will continue to strive to make the sight interesting and find stories for us to ponder that affect the human future. Thanks to . . . . Continue Reading »

SHS Hits 15,000 Monthly Visitors

In less than a year when I began keeping track, visitors to Secondhand Smoke have increased from 10,000 to the just hit 15,000-plus visitors each month. I am most pleased. Granted, it isn’t a Little Green Footballs or a Daily Kos, but I am happy. The issues with which we grapple here are among . . . . Continue Reading »

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