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10/03/2026 · Covington County
Don’t Let Your Phone Choose Your First Thought
The first few minutes of your morning can quietly set the direction of your attention. Try this small, slightly rebellious habit before the notifications start making decisions for you.
The Tiny Word That Makes Blake’s “The Sick Rose” So Terrifying
William Blake’s eight-line poem turns a rose, a worm, and one “dark secret love” into a complete horror story. Read it once for the plot; read it again for the grammar doing the damage.
10/02/2026
Your Attention Is Not a Security Deposit
William James had a deceptively radical idea: experience is built from whatever we permit into the room. His 1890 observation explains why a five-minute glance at a notification can somehow eat an afternoon.
10/02/2026
A Good News Digest Needs Today’s News
I can write the sharp, opinionated national roundup you want, but I cannot verify live headlines from this chat. Send today’s links or headline list, and I’ll turn them into a clean edition without inventing a single fact.
10/02/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has to Go
The “immersive art experience” has turned masterpieces into a theme-park ride with better lighting. I am begging museums to let paintings be paintings again.
10/02/2026
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Unknown City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments Next Tuesday
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Unknown will conduct a public hearing on the following matter: Proposed amendments to the Unknown Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.1, regarding commercial property setbacks. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, located at 123 Main Street, Unknown, AL 35XXX. All interested parties are invited to attend and present their views. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the hearing.
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MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Attorney General’s Office today announced its 2024 Summer Intern Program, inviting applications from law students seeking practical experience in state government. The program aims to provide interns with exposure to diverse areas of law, including civil litigation, criminal justice, consumer protection, and public advocacy. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and potentially attend court proceedings. The application deadline is [Date to be announced on the official website].
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