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Pocket Squares — Then & Now

Aesthetic vs. Functional Ok, so pocket squares a generation ago (or two) had more sartorial flair. But, contemporary pocket squares — also known as “Post-it Notes” — are much more functional. And yes, I do try to color coordinate them with the shirt I’m wearing (button-down, of course) . . . 🙂 P.S.: Sorry, so-called...
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What’s the Opposite of “Privatize?”

One Man’s Revenues & Profits = Another Man’s Expenses & Taxes If selling off a publicly-owned entity to the private sector is known as “privatizing,” doesn’t it stand to reason that when government takes over a private company, it should be known as “publicizing?” Apparently not: “In Boulder, Colo., climate-change activists have helped win two major...
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Target Field at Night: Leaving a Few — or A LOT — of Lights On

Hosting the Vikings – Packers Game.  Not. “We’ll leave the light on for you.” –Tagline, Motel 6 advertising campaign I’ve heard of people leaving a few lights on when they’re not home, just to give the impression that someone’s there. But, is there some reason now-empty Target Field is lit up like a Roman candle...
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