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6Nov/160

For ‘S.N.L.,’ Clinton-Trump Has Been a Blessing and a Curse – The New York Times

The presidential race has blessed “Saturday Night Live” with material, and cursed it with near-impossible expectations.

Source: For ‘S.N.L.,’ Clinton-Trump Has Been a Blessing and a Curse - The New York Times

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6Nov/160

Global Advertising Spend to Rise 4.6% to $579 Billion in 2016 | Variety

Global advertising expenditure is on course to grow 4.6% to $579 billion this year, up from 3.9% growth last year.

Source: Global Advertising Spend to Rise 4.6% to $579 Billion in 2016 | Variety

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6Nov/160

David Riesman, Sociologist Whose ‘Lonely Crowd’ Became a Best Seller, Dies at 92 – The New York Times

David Riesman, sociologist whose 1950 scholarly book The Lonely Crowd, unexpectedly tapped deep vein of self-criticism among Americans and became perennial best seller, dies at age 92; photo (M)

Source: David Riesman, Sociologist Whose 'Lonely Crowd' Became a Best Seller, Dies at 92 - The New York Times

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6Nov/160

Yelp and the Wisdom of “The Lonely Crowd” – The New Yorker

David Riesman’s work won’t be of much use if it continues to be read as a book about miserable conformists…

Source: Yelp and the Wisdom of “The Lonely Crowd” - The New Yorker

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4Nov/160

Canadian professor Jordan Peterson takes on gender neutral pronouns – BBC News

Not just permutations and variations of  male/female identity are on the table, but the bi-sexual basis these  permutations depend upon.

As well, should 'they' become a way to refer to individuals repudiating such odious binary distinctions as he or she, the sense of singular and plural, one or many...  , could also be lost.

In a politically-correct future, we might even have to give up counting stuff.  This could have economic ramifications

Perhaps this is what quantum physics teaches: Like Schroedinger's cat, the people Professor Jordan Peterson is contending with may not have yet been observed, evaluated, measured... Until this boon is granted them, they really may exist in a multi-verse. If so, they really  can be referred to as they - at least until someone takes a look at what is going on.

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A Canadian university professor has sparked a firestorm by refusing to use alternative gender pronouns

Source: Canadian professor Jordan Peterson takes on gender neutral pronouns - BBC News

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3Nov/160

How To Treat Sulfur Odors In Well Water – Residential Well Water Treatment, Iron Filters, Acid Neutralizers, Chlorinators

Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”), has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea and other beverages, and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations …

Source: How To Treat Sulfur Odors In Well Water - Residential Well Water Treatment, Iron Filters, Acid Neutralizers, Chlorinators

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2Nov/160

Canada and EU sign historic trade agreement during EU-Canada Summit | Prime Minister of Canada

Canada is committed to deepening trade and investment links with new and traditional partners. Negotiating trade agreements, such as the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), will benefit Canadians, create new job opportunities, and help to grow the middle class and those working hard to join it.

Source: Canada and EU sign historic trade agreement during EU-Canada Summit | Prime Minister of Canada

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2Nov/160

Luke MacInnis, The Kantian Core of Law as Integrity – PhilPapers

Source: Luke MacInnis, The Kantian Core of Law as Integrity - PhilPapers

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2Nov/160

This robot could build much of your next house – MarketWatch

Source: This robot could build much of your next house - MarketWatch

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1Nov/160

It would take a bombshell for FBI to charge Clinton in email case, experts say – LA Times

Even if FBI agents discover classified information on a newly seized laptop, Hillary Clinton is unlikely to face criminal charges, according to legal experts and former federal prosecutors.

Source: It would take a bombshell for FBI to charge Clinton in email case, experts say - LA Times

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