Most rules of good writing are merely rules of thumb, but that doesn’t mean they can be broken with impunity.
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The Art And Science Of Clear Writing
Caddyshack’s Lessons For South Korea
Meet South Korea’s anti-missile consultant: the gopher from “Caddyshack.”
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No More Robin Hood At Justice
The days of government lawyers playing Robin Hood to fund political favorites are over, at least for now.
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Orange Is The New Hostage
Netflix took the profit out of pirating a popular series. Thank you from all creators of original content, including this blog.
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Should Artists Go Solo With Their Money?
Kendrick Lamar keeps a tight rein on his personal finances. How far should other artists follow his example?
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The NewsHour Presents The End Of The World
Can hysterical debate produce rational decisions? The Paris climate deal provides a clue.
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A Different Sort Of USO Show
How do you encourage “troops” in the fight against terror? With music and love, as Ariana Grande and friends showed this week.
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College Buyer’s Remorse
For such a pricy product, college education produces a surprisingly large share of dissatisfied customers.
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The Times Chills Out – About Itself
The New York Times drops its public editor. There’s no need to apply journalism standards when the standards no longer apply.
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Iowa Confronts Obamacare’s Reality
Facing collapse of Obamacare’s exchanges across much of the state, Iowa seeks permission to administer realistic reforms.
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