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September 26, 2010

"Enhanced" vs. Real Photos

How to TellHow do you tell if a photo on MLS has been doctored (er, “enhanced”)? Look for a room that appears to be only slightly smaller than the SuperDome. Then, check the room dimensions. If they’re something like 12′ x 10′ — you’ve got a culprit (the stately, 25′ x 18′ Bedroom pictured above...
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Jonathan Franzen’s "Freedom"

Reviewing the Reviewers You can hardly fancy yourself a “serious social commentator” — and what self-respecting blogger doesn’t? — unless you take a crack at reviewing Jonathan Franzen’s epic new novel, “Freedom.” Which, of course, first requires that you actually read the almost-600 page thing — no small undertaking. Before getting to my review, though,...
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