Thursday, October 16, 2014

Courting Corruption

When Women Become Men At Wellesley, Video Of A Helmet Saving A Marine From Certain Death, How Many '90s References Can You Spot In This Ad?, The Auctioning Of The Judicial System, Timelapses Of Fast Food Burgers Molding Over (Or Not), How Cosmetic Companies Get Away With Pseudoscience
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Thursday, October 16, 2014
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DEFINE 'WOMEN'S COLLEGE'
When Women Become Men At Wellesley
nytimes.com
It was the first day of orientation, and along the picturesque paths there were cheerful upper-class student leaders providing directions and encouragement. They wore pink T-shirts stamped with this year's orientation theme: "Free to Explore" — an enticement that could be interpreted myriad ways, perhaps far more than the college intended.
KEVLAR KEEPS YOU SAFE
Video Of A Helmet Saving A Marine From Certain Death
digg.com
The difference between life and death is a matter of millimeters.
STARTUPS WE DIGG SPONSORED
How Many '90s References Can You Spot In This Ad?
meundies.com
Ah, the '90s. It was a time when everything seemed so good, and apparently when underwear made you feel great.
COURTING CORRUPTION
The Auctioning Of The Judicial System
theatlantic.com
Don't believe the Citizens United pollyannas. Watching money flooding into elections for judges' seat shows how dangerous unregulated campaigns can be.
McDONALD'S IS THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
Timelapses Of Fast Food Burgers Molding Over (Or Not)
digg.com
On the one hand, it's sad to see food go from delicious to inedible in the span of seconds. On the other hands, it's gross how little evidence of aging several of these show.
ANTI-AGE OUR ASS
How Cosmetic Companies Get Away With Pseudoscience
psmag.com
Anti-aging creams make absurd claims that they repair DNA damage or use stem-cell treatments. When cosmetics companies and dermatologists partner to maximize profits, who is responsible for protecting the consumer?
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YOU CAN CALL THEM QUEEN BEE
Image: Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler celebrates in the locker room after the Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals advance to the World Series.
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler celebrates in the locker room after the Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals advance to the World Series. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
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