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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘I Started a Joke’
For April Fools’ Day, choose from the Beatles’ classic “The Fool on the Hill,” Aretha’s “Chain of Fools,” the Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes,” the Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and many many more.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Crucifixion’
Inspired by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, “Crucifixion” describes America’s penchant for building up heroes and then reveling in their downfall.
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History Here and Now: The Issue of Presentism and Relevance
An exploration of two contradictory trends in American society — the decline of history in the nation’s educational system and an explosion of popular history across various mediums.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Winning’
Teams have only one way to stay alive in the annual NCAA basketball tournament — and that’s by winning.
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Advertisers can renew focus on $21 billion market: consumers with disabilities
Advertisers and marketers can tap a $21 billion market by connecting with consumers with disabilities.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Wooden Ships’
Years before “Oppenheimer,” David Crosby, Paul Kantner and Stephen Stills wrote a song about horrors of a nuclear bomb.
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The disruption of American democracy
Americans have lost the notions of civic virtue that Washington and Adams prized so much.
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Not your normal Super Tuesday; Not your normal SOTU
No matter how long one follows politics, there’s always something new around the corner.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘The Boxer’
On Super Tuesday, victorious candidates survive and move on; losing candidates must decide if they can keep their campaigns alive.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Moondance’
Plenty of songs about the moon were available for this week’s Sharp Notes Monday selection. We settled on the Van Morrison classic ‘Moondance.’
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