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When everyone around you is saying something is going on, it is natural to begin to feel uneasy. I have felt this way multiple times over the last two months, obviously with a concentration in the last few weeks. Each time I wonder, though, I stop and think through what we know, and each time it brings me back to a woman with a mystery illness who doesn’t want people to know the details of her health.

There’s no shortage of discussion about Taylor Swift being an insanely talented songwriter. She’s a skilled storyteller and a master of wordplay, which allows her to beautifully articulate some of the more abstract emotions we all experience, from longing, love, and lust, to rage, regret, sorrow, pride, jealousy, and more. But I haven’t seen a lot of formal discussion about the way that many autistics and other neurodivergent folks feel especially connected to Taylor Swift’s music and deeply seen by her lyrics.

Hey all, Jason here. If you missed Friday’s special breaking news edition covering Lineage’s consent order and potential implications for banking-as-a-service and fintech, I highly recommend giving it a read here. It wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last order in the current wave of heightened regulatory scrutiny of BaaS and fintech. One thing the order made overwhelmingly clear: if you are on the board of bank engaging in BaaS or fintech partnerships, you need to have an understanding of and visibility into those relationships at a fairly detailed and sophisticated level.

Things are heating up, folks. For our second, and hopefully final installment of the Cheesecake Factory value analysis, we’re looking to reach beyond the “lowercase c” cheesecake dessert menu, and venture into the belly of the beast: entrees, sides, and appetizers. Below is an excerpt from the full calorie-to-dollar spreadsheet menu. View the entire thing here.  Rewards Before getting into the menu, it would be irresponsible not to mention the free yet slightly dubious Cheesecake Factory Rewards Program, which promises a complimentary slice of cheesecake the day after you sign up and on your birthday.

Update on March 19, 2024: Please scroll to the bottom of this post for an update on the vetting process. Writer’s note: There is another AI editor job posting called Outlier, which has an uptick in posts. However, before they’ll allow you to complete a test, they ask for your driver’s license and other confidential information. I don’t recommend releasing your license or any other documentation that can easily make you a victim of identity theft.

Unfaithful (2002) is in my top 13 favorite movies. It brilliantly shows the fantasy playground of an early millennium New York City and the clothes that were made to live in it. Unfaithful falls into what I like to term “Everyday Aspirational” dressing. Here, I explore how the simple clothes of Connie Sumner transform into an erotic wardrobe. I also spoke a bit with the film’s costume designer Ellen Mirojnick who blew my mind.

I wrote this piece back in March for a site, and it never got published so I thought I’d share it here. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– I’ve been on dating apps since their birth in 2012.  I remember being at university when Tinder was born, kicking and screaming its way into the world, and matching with my friends in that “haha, look how ironic we are” kind of way we used to do on dating apps over 10 years ago.

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