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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Say Yes To The Stress

Trump Got His Wall, After All, Beware Of The Feel-Good News Story, Why Is Childcare So Expensive?
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Tue, Nov 26
HIDDEN TEXTS
THE WRITING ON THE WALL
Trump Got His Wall, After All
huffpost.com
A small, dedicated crew of hardliners has put up bureaucratic barriers that are far harder to overcome than any hunk of concrete on the southern border.
READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Beware Of The Feel-Good News Story
vox.com
The media likes to package stories of teachers begging for sick days and workers walking 20 miles to their jobs as feel-good tales of inspiration. But they are really just proof of societal failures.
I HEARD YOU MAKE MOVIES
The Five Stages Of Being Adapted By Martin Scorsese
theringer.com
What is it like to have one of cinema's most renowned directors turn your book into a movie? Dennis Lehane ("Shutter Island"), Joe Connelly ("Bringing Out the Dead"), and Brian Selznick ("Hugo") explain the emotionally overwhelming process.
A REAL MESS HALL
Please Quote Tweet This With Your Most Controversial Quote-Tweet Opinion: An Explainer
digg.com
This weekend's tweet that launched a thousand other increasingly exhausting tweets was an invitation to a food fight.
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Best Early Black Friday Deals And Tips
digg.com
Black Friday is nearly here, but you needn't wait until Friday to start shopping. There are already some top-notch bargains available, and we'll be on the lookout for the best ones.
MODERN PARENTING
NO CHILD'S PLAY
Why Child Care Is So Ridiculously Expensive
theatlantic.com
What the hell is going on? And what should we do about it?
WE'RE NOT ANGRY, WE'RE JUST DISAPPOINTED
When Mom Slams A Brand On Instagram
nytimes.com
Mom influencers hold great sway over their loyal audiences. So how much research should they do before criticizing a company?
IF THE SHOE FITS
I Let AI Choose My Outfits For A Week. Here's What It Did To Me
vice.com
The algorithm is coming for your clothes, with the launch of data-led subscription box services. But do they really make you look good?
DON'T YOU DARE CLOSE YOUR EYES
Let Me Show You The World
longreads.com
Almost everything you think you know about "Aladdin" is wrong.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'STAY INSIDE, PLEASE'
Dad Very Stressfully Fries Turkey For The First Time, Does Not React Well When His Daughter Wanders Out
rumble.com
Sometimes when you want to keep your kids safe, you go a little bit extreme.
IN THE NEWS
Federal Judge Rules That Former White House Counsel Don Mcgahn Must Testify
Supreme Court Blocks House From Receiving Trump Financial Records For Now
Cave Fire Threatens Homes In Santa Barbara County Amid Strong Winds
Thieves Pull Audacious Billion-Dollar Treasure Heist In Downtown German Vault
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Script Leaked Onto eBay After Actor Left It Under Their Bed
thewrap.com
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Spend $50 At Huckberry, Enter To Win A $2,500 Bottle Of Bourbon
huckberry.com
Happy Pappy Day! If you spend at least $50 at Huckberry on Tuesday, November 26th, you'll be entered for a chance to win a 20 year-old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. Terms and conditions apply.
It's hard being a parent sometimes. We get it.

Monday, 25 November 2019

Hi Tired, I'm Dad

The Decade Is Over. What The Heck Just Happened, What It's Really Like To Give Up Plane Travel
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Mon, Nov 25
TAKING STOCK
SO LONG 2019
The Decade Is Over. What The Heck Just Happened
nytimes.com
Here are 33 ways to understand what we watched, heard, read, liked and shared.
DAD BOD(Y OF WORK)
Introducing The Dad Movie Hall Of Fame
theringer.com
Is "Ford v Ferrari" an elite Dad Movie, and what other movies deserve such a hallowed distinction?
GOOD QUESTION
Can I Force My Son To Change His Name Since There's A Porn Star With His Name, And Other Advice Column Questions
digg.com
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
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Early Black Friday: Huckberry Blackout Sale
huckberry.com
Save big on loads of gear at Huckberry — as long as it's black. Shoes, shirts, duffel bags, coffee presses and more are on sale through November 26th.
CONSIDER THIS
FOLLOW THE TRACKS
What It's Really Like To Give Up Plane Travel
curbed.com
A design journalist attending a sustainability-minded architecture fair reflects on her experience traveling from London to Oslo by train instead of a plane.
WE'RE SURE THE MONEY HELPS TOO
What Makes Rich People Happier Than The Rest Of Us?
forge.medium.com
A new study shows that the happiness of rich people may stem less from what they buy and more from how they spend their time.
REALITY BITES
Could Red Apples Die Out?
bbc.com
Humans have favored red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could spell the end of a rosy red treat.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SPRING IN YOUR STEP
Gravity Is Powerless In The Face Of This Giant Staircase Made Of Trampolines
youtube.com
These guys' lofty invention is both incredibly nerve-wracking and satisfying to watch.
IN THE NEWS
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer Fired In Dispute Over Discipline Of SEAL
Uber Loses License In London Over Safety Concerns
Pro-Democracy Camp Wins Hong Kong Elections In Landslide
New Documents Reveal Details of Pompeo's Role in Ukraine Affair
Bloomberg News: We Won't Investigate Mike During Presidential Campaign
Giuliani Associate Willing To Tell Congress Devin Nunes Met With Ex-Ukrainian Official To Get Dirt On Joe Biden
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Punch Up Your Family Breakfasts With Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
huckberry.com
When you age maple syrup for six months in a bourbon barrel, you'll get a lot of complex flavors that aren't found in regular syrup. So if you want your pancakes to taste extra-special this holiday season, let Pappy hook you up.
Sometimes you just gotta bounce, ya know?