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Is Apple Colluding Against Twitter?
A big part of Apple’s leverage in this high stakes game is advertising and app store access.
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The Call of the Wild: a Matter of Fact and Metaphor
Jack London’s experience in this “last great American gold rush” gave him the vantage-point to write such a compelling portrayal of the Alaskan subarctic.
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“Out of an Abundance of Caution”: a Tired, Hypocritical Phrase
When I hear someone state they acted out of “an abundance of caution,” my ears prick up and then my eyes roll.
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Why is Elon Musk Disrespected?
With half of his original workforce of 7,500 eliminated, Elon Musk continues on the warpath.
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Ron Desanctimonious Sends People to the Dictionary
The issue is, frankly, many people don’t know what “sanctimonious” means.
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How did the Darrell Brooks Trial Become a Circus?
Some suggest Judge Dorow knew what she was doing by allowing Darrell Brooks to do as he pleased in court. The trial itself was mystifying.
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Elvis Presley’s Genius Interpretation of “Unchained Melody”
Elvis’s performance of “Unchained Melody” shows an interesting contrast between the decline of the mortal man and the still considerable power he wielded as a performer.
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Technology Versus Reading
Savvy intellectuals read a lot online regardless, but the tactile experience of a physical book is qualitatively different.
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Marilyn Monroe Mystique
Marilyn Monroe is veritably the prototype “dumb blonde.” As with any stereotype, there is a grain of truth.