The nose and proper left ear were also inset, stone restorations, with dark resin visible surrounding the joints.

In an era, when a stray gripe about your boss can land you on an industry blog, when waking up hung over can frantically send you to Facebook to untag your name from photos of the previous night’s frosting-wrestling contest, when shots of you in unflattering jeans become part of your permanent Google search results, there are signs that some are tired of living their lives on the Web.

If indeed Chris Dodd got below-market loans, it could be a disqualifier for someone being considered for an important appointment.

He that … first discovered the use of the compass … did more for the propagation of knowledge … than those who built workhouses.