A little help for those who just can't find the right words ...
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The greetings card industry in the UK is producing increasingly specialized cards. In particular, it is directing cards at people faced with situations where they may be at a loss for appropriate words. This trend can be regarded as satisfying a feeling that the world is one of declining authenticity, with technology apparently having removed all uniqueness of expression. The expansion of the greetings card industry may indicate that people are beginning to abandon their belief in the importance of emotional authenticity.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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The Lords' prayer
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The United Kingdom ruling Labor Party is carrying out a reform of the House of Lords, and 92 hereditary peers are to be able to stay in the House. The peers will be competing among themselves to be able to remain, and they are only allowed to present their case to be elected in 75 words. This means that the peers will not be able to use their powers of rhetoric, and they have tended not to be characterized by brevity, so the restriction will be difficult for them,
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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