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Hotel California
In “Hotel California,” Don Henley tells us that, “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” It turns out that these words might be more than clever lyrics for a song. Hundreds of thousands of Californians are checking out and fleeing to states with lower taxes and fewer regulations. But…
Swifties: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Taylor Swift fans, aka “Swifties,” should learn a lesson from Mick Jagger. Specifically, you can’t always get what you want. Many Swifties are upset with Ticketmaster and are suing the company for “anti-competitive” practices regarding ticket sales for Swift’s 2023 tour. According to CNN, plaintiffs are alleging that Ticketmaster forces [bold added] concertgoers to exclusively…
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
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The Businessman as Politician
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