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Tuesday, 24 December 2019

The Amazon Race

Inside Documents Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety In Building Its Delivery Network, Where Have All The Christmas Tree Farms Gone?, and more.
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Tue, Dec 24
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WHAT A HEADACHE
ALARM BELLS JINGLING
Inside Documents Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety In Building Its Delivery Network
propublica.org
Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns about its delivery network to prioritize speed and explosive growth, according to new documents and interviews with insiders.
BRANCHING OUT
Where Have All The Christmas Tree Farms Gone?
nytimes.com
Christmas tree farms have been closing down. A trip to Indiana, where many have vanished, revealed a variety of reasons.
A BROKEN SYSTEM
For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865
npr.org
A New York woman worried that her sore throat might be strep, so she went to the doctor to have it checked out. Then came the bill — with a price tag similar to a small SUV.
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UNFAMILIAR FACES
WE REALLY SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ONLINE
Can You Identify These Politicians, Athletes And Celebrities? Most Americans Can't
nytimes.com
Recognizability matters, to politicians and celebrities alike. See how many people you can identify based only on a photograph.
NORTHERN MAN VISITS MIDDLE EAST
Meet The Only Certified Santa In The 'Ho Ho Holy Land'
atlasobscura.com
Issa Kassisieh has turned his centuries-old family home into a Christmas wonderland.
A LEARNING EXPERIENCE
My Semester With The Snowflakes
medium.com
In May of 2019, at the age of 52, I was accepted to Yale University. I'm a former Navy SEAL, and buddies of mine ask things like; "how are things up there with the liberal snowflakes?" Let me assure you, I have not met one kid who fits that description.
DESERT ROCK
Mdou Moctar: The Hendrix Of The Sahara
esquire.com
Mdou Moctar was never meant to play guitar. Despite the odds, the left-handed Tuareg guitarist managed to make a name for himself and one of the best rock albums of the year.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
YOU'LL BE MIST
Watch How This Superhydrophobic Knife Slices A Water Drop In Two
youtube.com
What sort of black magic is this?
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Ho ho hope you're having a good week.

Friday, 20 December 2019

So Bad It's — Nope, Still Bad

The 10 Worst Films Of 2019; Google Loved Me — Until I Pointed Out Everything That Sucked About It; The 2019 Hater's Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog; and more.
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Fri, Dec 20
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THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES
WE'RE ALL NORMAL PEOPLE
The Best Books Of 2019, According To Everyone
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We combed through all the best books of 2019 lists out there, sorted them and reranked them to bring you the top 10 books of 2019.
DEADSPIN DIED, BUT THE HATER'S GUIDE LIVES
The 2019 Hater's Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog
vice.com
Try as you might, Christmas fiends, you cannot kill Williams-Sonoma. I know because I've been sh*tting on this company's catalog every Christmas for YEARS, as a matter of both tradition and moral principle. But all of my efforts to drown this yuppie trinket hive in the toilet have seemingly been in vain.
'IT'S UNHEARD OF'
The Secret Pakistan Masters Of 'Tekken'
theoutline.com
Pakistani players seemingly came out of nowhere to dominate the classic fighting game this year.
ALL CATS-ASTROPHIES
The 10 Worst Films Of 2019
hollywoodreporter.com
A dreary "X-Men" conclusion, a low point for Brian De Palma, an awful animated feature, two John Travolta flicks and a cat-aclysmic musical misfire — these and more were the worst movies of the year.
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ANOTHER WEEK ON THE INTERNET
BABY YODA CAN HAVE A LITTLE SALAMI
The Week's Best Memes, Ranked
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For the week of December 16th, we have Uncomfortable Jay-Z, "Marriage Story" Dancing memes, and A Little Salami As A Treat.
IT'S NOT A COMPETITION
THE WHAT NOW?
The True Story Behind The Greatest Rivalry In The History Of Men's Competitive Yoga
esquire.com
The rivalry between Jared McCann and Joseph Encina at the International Yoga Federation's 11th annual world championship was unlike any other.
'IT WASN'T SUPPOSED TO END LIKE THIS'
Google Loved Me, Until I Pointed Out Everything That Sucked About It
elle.com
Claire Stapleton didn't just buy into the lore of Google — she helped write it. What happened when the bard of Google became one of its most vocal critics?
HOLDING THE LINE
Big-Money Faith, Football And Forgiveness At Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Liberty University
theringer.com
The president helps him recruit. His coach and AD left their prior jobs amid scandal. He's a cable news staple. But can the bulwark of the religious right build evangelical Notre Dame by marrying theology, politics, and major college football?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
CLAWS ARE OUT NOW
Dog Throws A Temper Tantrum When She Catches Cat Sleeping In Her Bed
rumble.com
This is her bed and her bed only and she is not happy.
IN THE NEWS
Winners And Losers From The December Democratic Debate
Boeing's New Starliner Spacecraft Is In The Wrong Orbit During First Trip To Space
Leaked Images Of New Samsung Foldable Surfaces: It's A Flip Phone
Leading Evangelical Publication Calls For Trump's Removal From Office
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We're running out of time to shop, but the folks at Huckberry have us covered. Orders placed by the end of day on Friday, December 20th are eligible for guaranteed delivery by Christmas.
Have a little weekend, as a treat.