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The truth about everything* is different every week! This week, it’s the turn of THE MADONNA DIARIES, a series of personal essays about Madonna’s back catalogue. I couldn’t let Pride Month go by without an edition of Madonna Diaries – and while it may not be her campest song, or even her gayest, it’s certainly her proudest. Not without its controversies, this stylised siphoning of the ballroom scene is, nevertheless, a guaranteed floorfiller and truly inspiring.

Wilson | January 9th, 2023 Ok neighbors, here are the facts about Costco Wholesale coming to Indian Land. Costco’s arrival has been a myth for quite a while now. It has been part of what we call, “The Big Three.” At least twice a year a post will pop up on social media with hearsay that either Costco, Target, or Trader Joe’s are coming to the area. We finally have news on Costco.

That's a great question. To my knowledge, there is no database that shows the number of readers each magazine has (gives me an idea to try to create one!). Here is what I would recommend you look at to determine how likely your work is to get actual readers: - Their following on social media. Although likes and follows can certainly be vanity metrics, if an organization only has 5 social media followers, then there is a good chance their readership is non-existent.

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Sophia credits seem pretty awesome. They’ve got over 40 classes, and a lot of them transfer for college credit at the big schools I like to recommend. But, the courses are suspiciously easy. I talk to a lot of clients who want to take Sophia courses because they’re so easy and quick, but I’ve got other clients who worry that Sophia college credits won’t be taken seriously by their school.

I have another holiday-themed newsletter for you today. Technically, this post I’m re-sharing as part of my “Best of 2023” series comes from late 2022. But I’m seeing so much handwringing in the media this year over the Santa myth and whether it’s harmful for kids, so it felt like it would be helpful to share this one again. Many parents, myself included, have mixed feelings about Santa Claus. I love the magic Santa brings into our kids’ lives (and my life too!

If you’re new here, welcome! To ensure you never miss an issue of The Weekly Dirt, click here to subscribe 👇 UPDATE: This post was edited on Sept. 15, 2023, to reflect updated guidance for managing the spotted lanternfly and tree of heaven, and information about whether — and where — to report sightings. ncG1vNJzZmiilajAqq%2FAnZimoZGjvG%2B%2F1JuqrZmToHuku8xop2ismJp6tb7UrZ9mmZKkwrV506GcZqugpMG1scNmo5qmpJq%2Fr7LLsg%3D%3D

THIS YEAR marks the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Odessa File, Frederick Forsyth’s classic thriller about a journalist penetrating a clandestine and sinister Nazi escape organisation called the ‘Odessa’. It’s a great read, and the film, which came out in 1974, is also a great watch. However, at the risk of being a party-pooper, I’m afraid that the organisation that Forsyth describes is more a product of fantasy than reality.

The enraptured crowd focused on the wonder in front of their widening eyes. This was no mere trinket or toy, like those they had heard tales about back home. This was something to travel to witness—a once in a lifetime event nobody in the crowd would forget. Here, in front of them, was a machine seemingly capable of human thought, strategy, and skill. The very idea that a construct of wood and metal could rival the intellect of a seasoned chess player was nothing short of miraculous in their eyes.