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How We Make Language

Today, our world has over 7,000 languages, each with its own words and particular grammar. These languages are so mindbogglingly different that you might think, “anything goes!” But in reality, there are countless possibilities in sound patterns and grammars that never occur. – The Conversation

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Why Friction Is Necessary For Making Progress

The reality is that friction, despite seeming so antagonistic, is necessary and even productive. The force that resists motion has, since humans first struck a spark from a stone, been the very thing that propels us forward. - Aeon
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Legendary LA Recording Studio For Sale

The list of household names who have recorded at Conway Recording Studios spans generations and genres. Burt Bacharach, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, U2, Guns N’ Roses, Daft Punk, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar are just a few of the artists who have recorded there. - Los Angeles Times
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“Why Satire Is No Laughing Matter”: An Essay By Sacha Baron Cohen

“Satire doesn’t just needle politicians or regimes — it occasionally helps bring them down. … Historian Ben Lewis credits Soviet joke-­telling with helping to topple communism, by making it impossible for even the system’s own enforcers to take it seriously. … ‘Every joke,’ George Orwell observed, ‘is a tiny revolution.’”...

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Director of Development – Ballet Hispánico via TOC Arts Partners

Ballet Hispánico in New York City seeks a new Director of Development.
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Global Executive Arts Management Fellowship –  Apply by Dec. 3

The DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management invites applications for its Global Executive Fellowship, a fully subsidized program for arts and culture nonprofit leaders.
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Artistic Director – The Apollo via TOC Arts Partners

The Apollo seeks an Artistic Director.‍
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Executive Director – Guild Hall of East Hampton

Guild Hall seeks a visionary leader to guide a renowned multidisciplinary cultural institution into its next era of artistic excellence, civic leadership, and national impact.
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David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Director-The Gund at Kenyon College

The Gund at Kenyon College, a contemporary and modern art museum for shared learning and connection, seeks a leader with expansive vision--https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/director-gund
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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco seeks Director of Digital Experience

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco seeks Director of Digital Experience. Salary range is between $140,000-$160,000
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Director of Operations

Join our team as our next Director of Operations! In this role, you'll direct The Clarice’s production, facilities and operational activities to advance our mission.
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Manager, Artistic Administration

Join our team as our next Manager, Artistic Administration! In this role, you'll focus on the operational and administrative aspects of daily operations.
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The Granada Theatre seeks Vice President of Stage Production & Operations

The Granada Theatre seeks Vice President of Stage Production & Operations. Annual salary range of $150,000 to $200,000.