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Masked Marauder
The term “fake news” has become a regular part of our modern-day vocabulary, taking its place with the “yellow journalism” of the late 19th century. But possibly the most curious incident of intentional misinformation occurred just over 50 years ago in the pages of the still nascent Rolling Stone magazine. It was a moment of
Four Tips
It doesn’t matter how incredible your product is or how strong your brand’s customer service skills are—you will experience negative social media reviews. They may come from internet trolls, keyboard cowboys, competitors pretending to be customers, or a consumer with a genuine complaint. While many business owners shriek at the thought of them, there are
Community Re-Engaged
We are not finished with this pandemic, or maybe I should say that the pandemic is not yet finished with us, but it sure feels as if most of us have moved on. Maybe it’s the amount of time that has passed since Covid-19 overwhelmed us, maybe it’s the pace of the vaccine rollout, or
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The Real Poop
If you lead nature walks, are a wildlife biologist, a trapper, an exterminator, a hunter, or a wildlife watcher you probably have a working knowledge of scat. We’re not talking about the distinctive jazzy sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Mel Tormé or even Scatman Crothers; we are giving you a different scoop, the real
The Next Mural
We started the Urban Canvases on The Ave mural project with the idea of adding beauty to our buildings on The Ave, increasing their historical value, and, at the same time, calling attention to some of the historical and cultural characteristics of the area. That’s why we’re calling the concept “urban canvases.” The latest mural
My Mom
May is for mothers, and for me it’s always been that way. My mother’s birthday is on May Day—May 1st. One of my earliest memories is that of making a May Day basket in school and the teacher telling us how to surprise our moms by hanging it on the front door handle, ringing the
In Praise of Birds
Why do birds appeal to us? Most people enjoy the sight of birds, even people who have never been active birdwatchers. Birds can soar overhead and can cover great distances. They are privy to a “bird’s-eye view” of a single building or a park, or an entire city or landscape, making them a perfect metaphor
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