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Saturday, 23 December 2017

Who Run The World? Facebook

Inside  the little-known Facebook global government and politics team that's neutral in that it works with nearly anyone seeking or securing power.
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Morning · Sat, Dec 23
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DESTROYED BY THE INTERNET
POWER ABOVE ALL
How Facebook's Political Unit Enables the Dark Art Of Digital Propaganda
bloomberg.com
Inside  the little-known Facebook global government and politics team that's neutral in that it works with nearly anyone seeking or securing power.
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR EVERYONE
Mike Cernovich Did A Reddit AMA And Got Relentlessly Dunked On
digg.com
Even an r/IAmA moderator got in on the fun at one point.
POPPED QUIZ
HQ Trivia Is A Harbinger Of Dystopia
theatlantic.com
What do you get from a live game-show app? a. Fun b. Money c. Social collapse
WITH FIOS | SPONSORED
Fios Is Our Favorite Service Provider —Here's Why
digg.com
There's a lot of hype surrounding Fios. And in our opinion, Fios lives up to it all. Especially with the two A+ deals they've rolled out.
TAKE A LOOK
'TIS THE SEASON FOR BAD MOVIES, FA LA LA...
The Best (And Worst) Christmas Movies You Can Stream Right Now
digg.com
Whether you're looking for a pleasant family watch or a suitable eggnog drinking game movie, we've scraped the big streaming services for these gems and lumps of coal.
The Week's Coolest Space Images
digg.com
Every day satellites are zooming through space, snapping incredible pictures of Earth, the solar system and outer space. Here are the highlights from this week.
BRINGING UP THE BODIES
HARD TO STOMACH
I Spent 80 Days Trying To Get Abs And It Ruined My Life
vice.com
I lost 30 pounds and a quarter of my body fat and all it cost was my social life, my relationship, and any joy I had.
WORSE THAN KATRINA?
Maria's Bodies
nymag.com
The hurricane in Puerto Rico has become a man-made disaster, with a death toll threatening to eclipse Katrina's.
DON'T MESS WITH THEM
The Family That Doesn't Feel Pain
tonic.vice.com
They're able to feel touch, even very light touch, and pressure. They can feel the difference between hot and cold and, neurologically, they're normal as well. But when it comes to pain, they just don't feel it.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW, WEATHER BOY
The Best News Bloopers Of 2017
digg.com
2017 was a mediocre year at best but at least we had Leonardo DiCraprio, chilly farts and the hot chip challenge.
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The Very Best Gifts That Will Still Arrive By Christmas
digg.com
We've rounded up the best gifts with two-day shipping and a few digital deals in case you really wait until the last minute.
Do Christmas cookies help you get abs? We sure hope so.

Friday, 22 December 2017

This Is The Worst Timeline

Golly, what year. Glad that's over. Now let's relive it.
Digg Editions
Morning · Fri, Dec 22
WHAT A TRIP
THIS IS THE SEASON FINALE, RIGHT?
The Year In Digg: The Worst Timeline
digg.com
Golly, what year. Glad that's over. Now let's relive it.
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Aliens Definitely Exist, And Other Facts
digg.com
​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week, You no longer have to believe, you should do less and don't start the apocalypse without coffee.
THAT SINKING FEELING
Jakarta Is Sinking So Fast, It Could End Up Underwater
nytimes.com
Countless human-made troubles in the Indonesian capital pose an imminent threat to the city's survival. And it has to deal with mounting threats from climate change.
TABLETS WE DIGG
The Surface Pro Is The Gold Standard Of Tablets — And Now It's $200 Cheaper
Microsoft.com
Think replacing your laptop with a tablet is crazy? Then you've never used a Surface Pro. Dubbed "The Ultimate Laptop" this two-in-one device is as good as it gets. Grab the newest i5 version while it's $200 off for the holidays.
BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY
A YEAR OF GHOSTS AND FAMILY DRAMA
The Top 10 Books Of 2017, According To Everyone
digg.com
From the birth of the FBI to a pair of lovers who escape their war-ravaged country through a magic door, here are the Top 10 books of the year, according to all the Top 10 lists out there.
WAYS AND MEANS
BRING THEIR B- GAME
The Liberal Arts Football Factory
slate.com
Is Wesleyan University compromising its independent reputation and academic excellence to build an athletic cash cow?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CARE CORP
The Big Business Of Prisoner Care Packages
themarshallproject.org
To stop drugs and weapons from entering jails and prisons, many corrections agencies bar family members from mailing packages or bringing them during visits. Those who want to send food, clothing and other gifts to incarcerated relatives — at any time of year — often must go through private vendors.
GENTRIFIED BY CABLE TV
Their Home Was In Foreclosure. Then It Was Sold On Reality TV.
buzzfeed.com
Behind the scenes of "Million Dollar Listing New York" are black and Latino families who lost their homes in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis.
DAMN BEAVERS
Beavers Emerge As Agents Of Arctic Destruction
nytimes.com
Beavers may be taking advantage of warming temperatures to expand their range. But as they head north, their very presence may worsen the effects of climate change.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
IT JUST KEEPS GOING
Guy Shows Off A Seriously Cool Hidden Compartment Table
digg.com
If you're going to go with a magic theme, go all the way and make yourself a magnetic wand.
IN THE NEWS
Congress Passes Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Until January
UN Votes Overwhelmingly To Condemn US Decision On Jerusalem
8.8 Million People Signed Up For Insurance During Open Enrollment Period
US Life Expectancy Drops For Second Year In A Row
DIGG PICKS
The Very Best Gifts That Will Still Arrive By Christmas
digg.com
We've rounded up the best gifts with two-day shipping and a few digital deals in case you really wait until the last minute.
This may be the worst timeline, but next Monday is still Christmas.