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Serial Part 2 of 3: Temptation by David Brin Contrary Brin 01: 22: 00
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The author at Bayesian Investor Blog in a related article titled Contrary Views on Medicine and Parenting writes:
Deadly Medicine and Youthful Rebellion, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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In 2003, I published a research piece, titled Contrary Indicators 2000 – 2003 Bear Market.
The Big Picture 2008
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To the north of it there is a broad shore, to the south lies the harbour with a rocky headland called Contrary Head; in front -- until lately divided from the mainland by a narrow strait -- is a rugged island rock.
The Little Manx Nation - 1891 Hall Caine 1892
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Contrary to what popular images of emancipation tell us, when given the opportunity to leave the plantation, most slaves stayed.
A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010
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Contrary to popular perceptions, a pun doesn't have to draw a laugh or a groan.
What in the Word? Rules For Better Punmanship John Pollack 2011
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Contrary to industry concerns, Mr. Drouven said demand for copper from China, the world's biggest consumer, hasn't dramatically slowed.
Aurubis CEO Says Declining Copper-Ore Grades Not An Issue Andrea Hotter 2011
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Contrary to Mr. Sumerlin's analysis, current efforts by Rep. Paul Ryan and other Republicans in Congress to reform the Fed's mandate would address these mistakes.
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