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The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information EmpiresA New Yorker and Fortune Best Book of the Year Analyzing the strategic maneuvers of today's great information powers Apple, Google, and an eerily resurgent AT&T Tim Wu uncovers a time honored pattern in which invention begets industry and industry begets empire. It is easy to forget that every development in the history of the American information industry from the telephone to radio to film once existed in an open and chaotic marketplace inhabited by
A New Yorker and Fortune Best Book of the Year
Analyzing the strategic maneuvers of today's great information powers-Apple, Google, and an eerily resurgent AT&T-Tim Wu uncovers a time-honored pattern in which invention begets industry and industry begets empire. It is easy to forget that every development in the history of the American information industry-from the telephone to radio to film-once existed in an open and chaotic marketplace inhabited by entrepreneurs and utopians, just as the Internet does today. Each of these, however, grew to be dominated by a monopolist or cartel. In this pathbreaking book, Tim Wu asks: will the Internet follow the same fate? Could the Web-the entire flow of American information-come to be ruled by a corporate leviathan in possession of "the master switch"? Here, Tim Wu shows how a battle royale for Internet's future is brewing, and this is one war we dare not tune out.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 11/29/2011
ISBN: 9780307390998
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.25w x 0.76d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 01/01/2012 pg. 20
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The Unsung Heroes of Casual Dining
Style: 100-Pk, Size: 6-Inch
Ah, paper plates, the unsung heroes of casual dining! Whether it's a mountain of greasy burgers or a messy pile of coleslaw, these humble discs of pressed paper pulp stand firm—well, maybe more like a wobbly dance, teetering on the brink of collapse but never quite giving up. They bend, they buckle, but they rarely break. And let's not forget their efficiency: soaking up liquids and grease might seem like a flaw, but who needs napkins when your plate does double duty?
Wallet-friendly and hassle-free, paper plates are the champions of cheap dining. For the cost of a latte, you can arm yourself with a stack of plates ready for any impromptu feast. Cleanup is a breeze—just toss the evidence away. In short, paper plates might not be the fanciest dining ware, but they are the unsung champions of convenience. Here's to you, paper plates! May your legacy of casual dining excellence continue for generations to come.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Plates for our anniversary.
Style: 100-Pk, Size: 6-Inch
I needed plates for my anniversary and came across these plates. They were smaller than I expected but they worked out perfectly for us. They are strong and easy to use. They didn't leak or ripped at all. So that's a plus. Great price for the quantity that I received. Definitely recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Ok but not great
Style: 100-Pk, Size: 6-Inch
Not the thickness I would have expected for the price but do seem to work ok. Very hard to find good quality dessert plates at an affordable price. Probably won’t buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Would not use these for food; very thin and not sturdy
Style: 100-Pk, Size: 6-Inch
Great for targets on the range
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Handy Size, But Flimsy & Not Leak-Proof
Style: 100-Pk, Size: 6-Inch
I actually use these for my cat’s wet food, and while the size is perfect for that, they do have some downsides.
What I liked:
Great small size for snacks, desserts, or pet food
Convenient and disposable
Comes in bulk, which is helpful
What could be better:
Tends to leak through with wet food
Plates are somewhat flimsy
They stick together, which makes them a little annoying to separate
They work fine for lighter or dry items, but with anything moist, you’ll want to be careful or maybe double them up. For my use, they get the job done, just not perfectly.
Who this is great for:
Light snacks, desserts, or dry foods
Quick, disposable use
Pet owners for dry food or short-term use
Value:
Decent for bulk plates, but the quality limits how versatile they are.
Final Verdict:
Convenient and the right size, but the flimsiness and leaking are something to keep in mind. Best for lighter use.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026