An Apology:

If you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for a new posting, wait no longer! Your not-so-faithful blogger has returned from holiday haitus. The break in blogging wasn't completely my fault, apparently an earthquake in Taiwan severed some underwater fiberoptic cables and disrupted internet for everyone in mainland China. Things seem to be back now, although my internet connection is a bit slower than normal, and the Great Firewall appears to be working at full strength. Anyway, if you've been waiting for me, I apologize.