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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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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…
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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
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Life & Style
McDonald’s Announces Nationwide Free Restroom Day
McDonald’s announced today that every restroom in every participating location nationwide will be fully open to the public for one glorious day, allowing Americans…
· By Martin Finch
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Life & Style
Man With “Don’t Follow Me, I’m Going Fishing” Bumper Sticker Actually Going To Costco
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – Local man Derek Holloway, 41, has been exposed as “a complete fucking fraud” after witnesses confirmed the owner of a pickup…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Dario Orders Cafeteria Staff To Water Down Juice As Anthropic Faces Compute Crisis
SAN FRANCISCO – Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly ordered cafeteria staff this week to begin watering down all office juice dispensers by 35% as…
· By Martin Finch
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Science & Technology
Walmart adds AI to its name, stock surges
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart’s stock has surged 3,000% after executives quietly added the letters “AI” to the company’s name and informed investors the retail…
· By Martin Finch