On September 17, 1787, a few remarkable men published an idea for a country based on “we the people.” Not “they the government,” not “he the king,” but “we the people.” They willingly relinquished power from their own hands and spread it across a new society: one that encouraged loyalty to the ideas of individuality,…
Day: September 17, 2019
Paving Job Leaves Residents With Chip on Their Shoulder
Anybody who drove through Marblehead this summer is aware of the numerous paving projects the town undertook between June and August. This is a common occurrence, as the town receives almost half a million dollars each year to repave damaged roads. However, this year, in an effort to save the town money and pave more…
Spotify Told Me to Go to This Concert
Every Monday, Spotify updates its “Discover Weekly” playlist, a model the company describes as, “your weekly mixtape of fresh music,” featuring “new discoveries and deep cuts chosen just for you.” The playlist does not recycle songs, instead replacing each track once a week based on the user’s current listening patterns. Through a combination of algorithms…