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I like to collect quotes from good writers, and many of these quotes are about writing itself. I just noticed that I have accumulated lots of quotes about a kind of bad writing that I try to avoid, which is called obscurantism.  Obscurantist writing is hard for the reader to understand because it uses language that is vague, esoteric, and confusing. Why would someone want to write that way? Maybe to look smart, or defend your arguments against attack by making them hard to pin down.

Author’s Note: Saltburn was directed by Emerald Fennell (of Promising Young Woman fame). This was meant to be an entire essay, but I couldn’t decide on how to illustrate every point, so I decided to provide you with my observations instead. There will be SPOILERS, so do be warned. Opening shot: A badge of arms on a silver cigarette case. There is a hand coming out of a crown with an arrow through it.

Good evening. This is a Charlotte Ledger ONLINE EXTRA for Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Need to sign up for our newsletter to stay in-the-know about Charlotte? Or upgrade to our paid version? Details here. Kevin Siers accepting the Pulitzer Prize in 2014. (Photo: The Pulitzer Prizes, Columbia University)by Tony Mecia The Charlotte Observer is parting ways with its Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Kevin Siers — part of a larger strategy by parent company McClatchy and the newspaper industry to move away from daily editorial cartoons.

Mothers have found it frustrating that the Family Courts forbid them from speaking about their situation when they go through litigation in the courts. They are under the impression that nothing can be done; their voices are silenced, their stories can’t be told. Injustices can’t be revealed or reported. But they are wrong. It is possible to lift the blanket of secrecy and unleash the silenced voices. It is even possible to have every newspaper in the land splash your story and in the process defame your children’s other parent (and too bad that the children get drawn in).

Hey all, Jason here. It’s a Black Friday special! Loyal readers will know I typically publish this newsletter on Sunday mornings. But given overlapping reporting to this week’s story just dropped, I figured it made sense to get this piece out sooner rather than later. As such, you won’t see a newsletter in your inbox on Sunday. Until next week! Existing subscriber? Please consider supporting this newsletter by upgrading to a paid subscription.

At this point, now known as Ocean Hill, we have reached the highest point on the avenue and the most commanding elevation of ground in the city; and which, for the grandeur, beauty, and variety of its scenery, cannot be surpassed. The ocean view is especially grand and imposing. The above quote, taken from an 1858 Brooklyn Eagle story, touts the natural beauty and views of Ocean Hill, a yet to be developed section of Brooklyn.

This week, my friend Joe Pera’s taking over the passions newsletter. He’s got a special coming out tonight on YouTube, which I’ve had the good fortune to watch, and it’s really fantastic. Marty Schousboe directed, Caity Birmingham production designed, plus Ryan Dann made the music, and if you loved the show Joe Pera Talks With You, I’d say there’s about a 100% chance you’re gonna love this, too. Here’s the trailer.

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The chorrillana is Chile’s answer to disco fries or poutine. It’s simply a massive plate of minced beef, grilled onions and scrambled egg over a mountain of greasy fried potatoes. It originated in the port city of Valparaíso, though it falls within a larger context of Chilean comfort foods that include sandwiches too big to hold and mashed avocado smeared hot dogs. There is a lot of debate of when and how the chorrillana was invented.