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White and Frank Smith, driven by their relentless commitment to justice, made a crucial breakthrough in their investigation during the late 1920s when they obtained information from an imprisoned informant, Burt Lawson. In The State of the Game of criminal investigations during this period, Lawson initially claimed to have direct knowledge of the Osage murders. However, as White meticulously worked through his statements, it became clear that he had been manipulated into taking the blame for the explosion…-
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November 2, 2010—I knew we were headed for a bad night. I watched the returns come in from the Treaty Room, my usual election-night perch, Valerie and Axe and Gibbs with me. It was not the bloodbath that some had predicted—thank you, consistency!—but as the evening wore on, it was clear that we were losing the House of Representatives. By the time I went to bed, Republicans had picked up at least sixty-three seats, more than enough for a majority. To say I was discouraged would be an…
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The Raven
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting narrative poem that tells the story of a grieving man visited by a mysterious raven. As the bird perches in his chamber, it speaks a single word, “Nevermore,” driving the man into a spiral of despair and madness as he reflects on loss, longing, and the nature of mortality. Renowned for its melancholic tone, vivid imagery, and rhythmic language, the poem is a masterpiece of Gothic literature.-
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Yesterday
Chapter 41 opens with a reflection on the fluid nature of ability and memory in the game of golf, delving into the narrator's observations and experiences. Despite being relatively new to golf, having played for scarcely a year, the narrator, who self-identifies as a 'dub' or novice, has noticed a recurring theme among his golfing companions. Regardless of their performance, there seems to be a universal refrain: they performed better "yesterday." This lamentation spans across various situations on the…-
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VERSE: THE TWO SPIRITS (1855)
In the serene stillness of the night, under a starless expanse, a moment of ethereal dialogue unfolds between two timeless entities: the Spirit of the Present and the Spirit of the Past. Their conversation, luminous and profound, traverses the noble deeds of humanity. The Spirit of the Past speaks of a legacy etched in iron, where honour cast shadows over graves and the names of heroes shimmered like jewels within the annals of history. To these ancient souls, life without honor was an ignoble existence,…-
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Ballad: King Borria Bungalee Boo
In "King Borria Bungalee Boo" from *The Bab Ballads*, the story vividly narrates the peculiar and darkly humorous tale of a man-eating African king, Borria Bungalee Boo, and his four loyal subjects. The king, known for his fearsome appetite, faces a dire situation when the kingdom runs out of food, pushing him to the brink of desperation for a meal. His loyal subjects, once more numerous but reduced in number due to the king's dietary habits, are introduced with colorful names: haughty Pish-Tush-Pooh-Bah,…-
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The Hammers
The seventh chapter of "Men, Women, and Ghosts" by Amy Lowell unfolds with a vivid contrast of quiet country life against the backdrop of historical turmoil and war. The narrative transitions from an idyllic, albeit abandoned, English estate where roses bloom amongst ruins, to the industrious sounds of shipbuilding in Frindsbury, Kent, in 1786. The detailed descriptions of ship construction alongside the lively tales of workers like Jem Wilson and Stephen Pibold breathe life into the otherwise mechanical…-
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In "A Gossip on a Novel of Dumas's," the author explores the enduring appeal and personal significance of re-reading favorite books, likening them to cherished friendships revisited for various reasons. Among his most revisited works are novels by Scott, Shakespeare, Moliere, Montaigne, "The Egoist," and "The Vicomte de Bragelonne" by Alexandre Dumas. He candidly shares his estrangement from once familiar authors like Wordsworth and Burns, and his fluctuating relationship with the works of Virgil and…-
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16. Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons explores a deeply personal and emotionally challenging chapter in Elon Musk’s life, blending profound personal tragedy with the complexities of family relationships. In 2002, as Musk was in the early stages of launching SpaceX, a company that would eventually redefine private space exploration, he was faced with a devastating personal loss—the sudden death of his first child, Nevada. The infant, conceived during a joyful period at Burning Man, succumbed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome…-
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92. Christmas Capers
Christmas Capers often bring images of joy and holiday festivities, but for Elon Musk, the December 2022 holiday season was anything but traditional. While many were celebrating, Musk found himself at Twitter's headquarters, confronting the infrastructure management team about a critical issue that had far-reaching implications for the company's finances. The servers at the Sacramento facility were costing Twitter over $100 million annually, a figure that Musk could not justify in the face of the company's…-
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