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  1. Apr 2021
    1. Fish fries are all well and good, but raw oysters and such dainties are harder to come by this far from saltwater. Round these parts, I’d head to Fishtales Hideaway if I was feeling shellfish.

      This is an example of an conclusion. The fact that Buffalo is extremely far from saltwater is a fact. This is inferring that it is difficult to find good shellfish in Buffalo. The conclusion is stating that even though it is so far from salt water, the shell fish is worth a trip to this restaurant.

    2. There’s plenty more fish in this particular sea, including fresh

      Calling the fish "fresh" is an informed opinion. This is because the fact of where they came from can ensure a sense of freshness. Also, knowing how many days old the fish are out of water is a fact that could lead to an informed opinion.

    3. Fannin does have customers wipe out his oyster supply, so you’re better safe than sorry.

      Due to the past and how much the author enjoys the oysters, the author speculates that the oysters won't be available during the entirety of your visit to the restaurant.

    4. Every meal includes dishes that are worthy of being in a review.

      This is an opinion. The writer is stating this and can't use facts to determine what is good or reviewable.

    5. This is not a plea for sympathy, only a statement of fact:

      One's opinion could be that the article is trying to get people to eat at the restaurant. The fact is that there is an extreme tragedy this truthful story covers the restaurant and sad news.

    6. There was no sign that in the intervening months, he had become the owner, taking over from his father, who retired after a cancer diagnosis.

      This is a fact. The has witnessed personal evidence in the change in roles due to a tragedy.

  2. Mar 2021
    1. "Given the demographic shifts of declining birthrates and extended life spans, employers will need and want to tap the talent and expertise of every generation

      There are no numbered statistics to show the shift. The shift could be very small and they could be using it to "change the narrative"

    2. (78%), boost retirement savings (76%), have purpose through work (74%) and maintain “security against uncertainty” (70%).

      These numbers are high and are meant to lure in the reader. Considering the sample size is very small and of a specific age demographic the actual numbers are probably much smaller than the higher percentages seen. They may not be lying, but the numbers are meant to tell a story.

    3. age 50+ impacted by COVID-19, we can inform employers, the state, local counties, workforce development centers and nonprofits as they design solutions and programs that will help people age 50+ get back to work, benefitting older adults,

      Their research is meant to benefit people over 50 only.

    4. inform programming and shape policies designed to assist people age 50-plus gain access to meaningful work that fully uses their talents and abilities

      The wording is meant to help people over the age of 50 in the workplace. The research could be biased because they are looking for specific answers so they can "Change the Narrative"

    5. ageism-fighting nonprofit Changing the Narrative

      The Non Profit Changing the Narrative, is who has been conducting the research and came up with a lot of the statistics in the article.

    6. About half of those looking for a job are interested in changing their line of work

      25% in total. The margin for error is high because 50% did not respond to the survey.

    1. Basketball guys are pushing the culture of fashion, and they’re not scared to look crazy,” Pollack says. “Their streetwear gets broadcast around social media, and we’d have nothing without that.”

      Most of the style is being purchased over social media.

    2. Instead, the goods come from several boutique t-shirt companies specializing in mock-vintage graphic tees, each meticulously and laboriously crafted to look as close to authentic old-school styles as possible.

      These shirts were constructed to look in a certain way when in reality they may have been made this year. The look is vintage, but the clothes may be brand new.