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Intergalactic writer/editor covering business, tech, shiny things. Obliterator of corporate jargon.

Chicago-ish
Joined November 2008
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And thank you @LukeVBurns for excellent notes that helped incinerate structure problems and needless words!
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For journalists who lost jobs (or freelance revenue) during past few months & want to do content marketing work, this could be really useful
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More than 1,000 Chicagoans are planning a Bon Jovi sing-along from their windows on Saturday. buff.ly/2UlWsdC
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"I remember this one keeper who came back one day and a gull had drawn blood diving at him. Scoured his scalp. Other birds like terns could be nasty, but seagulls would dive-bomb you and crap on you and all sorts." lwlies.com/articles/a-real-l…
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Speaking of books, I expect to see this piece in the next "Best of @mcsweeneys" collection. Instant classic, @shadesofgreaves!
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#EdgarAllanPoe had much to say about a particular dreary night. This long-lost document from the Raven finally sets the record straight. pointsincase.com/articles/th…
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Also, the Raven misspelled Poe's name while he was rage-typing, but will probably correct soon (hunt & peck typing is slow going).
This @PCMag article has specific ways to improve STEM events for girls. Also underscores why that's needed. One source says: "You have no idea how many diversity and women-centered events I've attended that were led or hosted by mostly white men."
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Belated Veterans Day appreciation for @trirockclub: In 2006, two Force Recon Marines w/ zero biz background thought, "Hey let's open a rock climbing gym that doesn't look/smell like old sweaty socks!" They have 5 gyms now. It was a joy to tell their story bit.ly/MMG-TRClub
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When firms claim to "deliver insights," how many clients ask them to define that term? Here's how Google defines insight: a credible and novel finding tied to a clear "so what?" (says Google's Nandini Anantharaman at #DXS17)
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Fun to write this cover story, super-fun to hear about honorable mention at @foliomag #FolioAwards. Big thanks to @dlcohenwrites & @ACG_MMG! xitter.cf/ACG_MMG/status/9076137…
We're thrilled our @Polaroid cover story is a @foliomag Eddie award finalist alongside a stellar list of contenders! bit.ly/2uIzfbN
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SNOLLYGOSTER: a shameless, unscrupulous, self-promoting person, especially a politician. [esp South, S Midland]
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Pleasantly surprised by Trump's unbridled enthusiasm for Thespesia grandiflora. Make America Grandiflora Again! #MAGA
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Too timely "Some things are likely to be out of your control: size of the fire; who’s flying the plane..Some things, however, are up to you" xitter.cf/CDCemergency/status/79…
In an #emergency, people will look at others for behavior cues. Inspire others w/ your positive example. Learn more: ow.ly/Y59f305YQh1
Sushi spot accidentally doomed Cubs last night with Curse of the Dragon Roll. Fortunately, curse is lifted after rolls are eaten! #FlyTheW
One of ppl in space is from @WhiteheadInst. MT @estherschindler Space Dashboard widgets show ISS live stream & more ow.ly/MGj6305jpnK
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Jealous and intrigued! @lfheller if you have coverage of Michio Kaku talking about future of retail, please share link : ) xitter.cf/lfheller/status/780770…
job perk, getting to hear Michio Kaku co-founder of string theory talk about the future of retail #shoporg16 #retail #futureofcommerce
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