Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Get Your Head In The Game

While I expected some reluctance to talk about video games, I instead found three men with deep, considered opinions on what place Buddha's teachings have in a technological world.
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GAMING GODS
RESPAWNING INTO NIRVANA
In Thailand, Buddhist Monks Grapple With The Meaning Of Video Games
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While I expected some reluctance to talk about video games, I instead found three men with deep, considered opinions on what place Buddha's teachings have in a technological world.
THE QUICKEST MAN ON FOUR WHEELS
The Demon And Don Garlits
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HACK A BRAIN TO SHOOT A BRAIN
These Neuroscientists Think They Can Help You Get More Headshots
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Statespace wants to use science to revolutionize professional gaming.
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Absolut's Newest Ad Is Very Funny And Very Naked
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Absolut Vodka makers have nothing to hide with their production process. In fact, they shot their newest ad at their factory in Sweden, with their actually employees, who are completely naked. Like we said, nothing to hide.
A DIFFERENT LOOK
A FORK IN THE ROAD, TIME AND SPACE
A Photographic Optical Illusion That Will Bust Your Brain
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Every once in a while a really good optical illusion comes around and just breaks the entire internet's collective brain all at once. This is one of those times.
WEWORK OURSELVES TO THE BONE
How WeWork Has Perfectly Captured The Millennial Id
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Last year it was valued at $20 billion, a staggering sum for a company renting out short-term office space, mostly to small businesses and freelancers. But like Uber and Airbnb, WeWork positions itself grandly, as a disruptive revolutionary.
DRIVEN TO INSANITY
Drivers Don't Trust Uber. This Is How It's Trying To Win Them Back
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The $70 billion ride-hail company is changing its ways to please its most important customers: Its drivers.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
HOW DO WE GET THESE PETS
This Goat And Coyote Are Best Friends And It's The Cutest Thing You'll See Today
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Natural enemies. Unnaturally good friends.
IN THE NEWS
What The Heck Is Going On With The Stock Market?
Trump's Lawyers Want Him To Refuse An Interview In Russia Inquiry
House Panel Clears Release Of Democrats' Rebuttal To GOP Memo, Forcing Showdown With Trump
Newsweek Just Fired A Bunch Of Staffers, Possibly Due To Cult Connection
It Wasn't Just Lead — Flint's Water Drove A Bacterial Outbreak That Killed 12
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It's Tuesday, Tuesday, gotta get down on Tuesday.

Monday, February 5, 2018

The Real Bowl Winners

At fifty-five, Henry Worsley began a solitary trek across Antarctica. It became a singular test of character.
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The White Darkness
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At fifty-five, Henry Worsley began a solitary trek across Antarctica. It became a singular test of character.
'NEVER JUST A WIFE, NEVER JUST A WIDOW'
'I Am Not A Symbol, I Am An Activist': The Untold Story Of Coretta Scott King
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Martin Luther King's "helpmate" was a seasoned civil rights campaigner in her own right.
'WE CAN ALL DO A LITTLE THING'
Rosa Parks Was My Aunt. Here's What You Don't Know About Her.
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It's time to move beyond the quiet seamstress narrative.
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This Gadget Makes Desk Workouts Fun And Hard At The Same Time
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Activ5's isometric workout device is surprisingly fun. Even more surprising? It actually works
GOOD QUESTION
GOOD QUESTION
Is It Okay To Treat An Employee Who Was Born On Leap Day As A Second-Class Citizen, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
NOT THE BIG GAME, PROMISE
CORRECTION: ALL DOGS ARE WINNERS
Puppy Bowl 2018 Results: Team Fluff Brings Home The Lombarky Trophy Again
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So many dogs. So many good, good dogs.
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The Best 2018 Super Bowl Ads
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Even if the New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Eagles and/or halftime performer Justin Timberlake aren't your thing, at the very least it's the Christmas of Good Commercials.
WELL HOT DAMN
Netflix Announced 'The Cloverfield Paradox' During The Super Bowl And Released It Right After The Game
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The third movie in the "Cloverfield" anthology (and maybe prequel to the first?) made its debut on Netflix right after the Super Bowl.
THE WAR ON TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Things In Philadelphia Got Extremely Crazy Last Night
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The Eagles have never won a Super Bowl, and Philly acted like it last night.
OSCARS 2018
NOT ANOTHER GAY MOVIE... WITHOUT SEX
Would A Best Picture Win For 'Call Me By Your Name' Be An Authentic Victory For LGBT Cinema?
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The nomination, and potential win, are yet another instance of contemporary Hollywood celebrating gay stories portrayed by straight actors.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
IT'S ALL IN THE ATTITUDE
Why Mr. Bean Is An Unparalleled Master Of Physical Comedy
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What sets Rowan Atkinson apart from other masters of physical comedy, like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, is his gift for nonverbal characterization.
IN THE NEWS
Eagles Win First Super Bowl 41-33, Stop Tom Brady, Patriots
Super Bowl Anti-Terrorism Documents Left On Plane
This Alt-Right Leader Lied To Climb The Ranks
Massive Pentagon Agency Lost Track Of Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
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To all the Philly fans out there: congrats, and we hope you didn't ruin your work clothes climbing a light pole.