Author
Author: Martin Finch
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
General assignment, civic theater, and cultural oddities
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
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Opinion
Personal Essay: I Joined ICE And On My First Day Learned It Was Not Exactly What I Thought It Was
A new recruit joins ICE expecting literal ice and slowly discovers a devastating acronym problem.
· By Martin Finch
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Culture
National Communication Crisis Deepens As Australians Continue Answering Questions By Describing What Is Not Happening
A new report finds Australians are still answering every question by carefully explaining what is not happening.
· By Martin Finch
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Culture
Bad News: Greta Thunberg Has Started Going Door-To-Door In Sweden
The Swedish activist has reportedly launched a door-knocking campaign after residents were heard enjoying the sunshine without first making a small defeated comment about…
· By Martin Finch
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Life & Style
Support Aussie Farmers: Nation Asked To Help Rural Families Keep Third LandCruiser On Road
Australians are being urged to support Aussie farmers through another difficult period of keeping top-spec LandCruisers in acceptable condition.
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Opinion: Why Is Everyone Afraid Of Ebola? It Sounds Like Something You’d Order With Lime
With Hantavirus and Ebola dominating the news, one columnist bravely asks whether America is overreacting to what is clearly a delicious regional dish.
· By Martin Finch
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Politics
Australia Needs More Negative Gearing
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: As the nation continues to grapple with housing affordability, rental stress, and the growing suspicion that a three-bedroom fibro in Parramatta should…
· By Martin Finch
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Politics
Trump Says Gas Prices Should Be Much Higher If Iran Even Thinking About Uranium
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said that Americans should prepare to pay “whatever the hell it takes” at the pump if there is even…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
AI Bubble Pops, Nation Forced To Remember How Anything Works
SAN FRANCISCO – Global markets entered freefall Monday after investors abruptly realized that artificial intelligence companies were losing approximately $14 for every $1 generated,…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Paul McCartney — “The Boys Of Dungeon Lane” Record Review
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane is Paul McCartney’s strongest attempt yet to answer the question: what if a beloved former Beatle got trapped inside…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
AI Lab Assures Investors Profitability Remains One Of Several Theoretical Outcomes
SAN FRANCISCO – Executives at leading artificial intelligence startup Omnithic held an emergency investor briefing to reassure stakeholders that the company remains “deeply committed…
· By Martin Finch