The One Who Sits has learned a local inventor was robbed some time before 9.18 PM last night.

"I'm really upset," the scientist, who asked not to be named, said. "I'd heard Corktown was a welcoming, positive community, where I could carry on my research into the paranormal without interruption."

The stolen item (shown at left) is one of a series of prototype units - he has several in his lab in varying stages of development - capable of listening in on people's thoughts. "This one" he said, giving us the headphones "can read Paris Hilton's thoughts." When The One pointed out that there was no sound, he replied, smiling, "see, it works!"

Calling them MindPods,  he continued "The stolen unit is a new one, and is specifically tuned to the minds of one group - paid up Corktown Residents & Business Association members. I'm really worried about it getting into the wrong hands."

Coincidentally, at about the time of the theft, The One heard a faint wailing from the Corktown e-list , recently banished into the virtual wilderness by the Association, concerning an unusual unity of thought among Corktown residents regarding CRBA 's to-be-presented-tonight Methadone Task Force Position Paper....to wit:

"...there is no support by the general membership of the CRBA for the submission being presented on this day,Jan/24/07 to the Methadone Task Force by the CRBA." 

Amazing! Particularly considering the fact that His Oneness is paid up, has reviewed the document, and actually thinks it's pretty good. Could the MindPod also control thoughts...we shudder uncontrollably at the thought!

 Having said that we also agree with both sides of the argument put forward, namely:

• That it's the CRBA's perogative, as elected reps, to prepare this type of document - and they in fact did consult with a sample of the community.
• That a little more advance review of the report might have produced some useful input - without obliging CRBA to make any additional adjustments.
• And, taking human nature into consideration, that very few people would probably bother to reply anyway - though they wouldn't hesitate to complain!