Thursday, April 30, 2015

Get To The Choppa

Inside America's Massive, Messy Evacuation From Saigon, Netflix Is Adapting 'Green Eggs And Ham', Who Said You Can't Handle The Truth?, Microsoft Shows HoloLens' Augmented Reality Is No Gimmick, How The New Cold War Is Improving Your Navigation, The Nepal Earthquake Moved The City Of Kathmandu 10 Feet
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Thursday, April 30, 2015
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GET TO THE CHOPPA
Inside America's Massive, Messy Evacuation From Saigon
newrepublic.com
How the U.S. managed the failure of the Vietnam War 40 years ago.
SAM-I-AM-BINGE-WATCHING
Netflix Is Adapting 'Green Eggs And Ham'
theverge.com
A new Netflix series has appeared, but this one is a little weird. The streaming service has a plan to adapt Green Eggs and Ham — Dr. Seuss' famous creation, made into TV animation
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Who Said You Can't Handle The Truth?
moven.com
Some people would rather spend blindly all month, and wait for the rude shock at the end. The Moven app gives you a better way.
SAY HOLO TO THE FUTURE
Microsoft Shows HoloLens' Augmented Reality Is No Gimmick
wired.com
Today, Microsoft demonstrated how far its augmented-reality HoloLens wonderland project has come. In fact, it cemented HoloLens's place as one of the most exciting new technologies we have — just in ways that you may never actually see.
GPS 4.0
How The New Cold War Is Improving Your Navigation
indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com
Ever contemplated going to war with America, but been thwarted when the Great Satan switched off your access to its navigation satellites? That's potentially a real problem for China and Russia, but the real victor in this navigational arms race might be you; it's improving the quality of location data on your phone and in your car.
SEISMIC SHIFT
The Nepal Earthquake Moved The City Of Kathmandu 10 Feet
citylab.com
And it's not just the cities above a fault line that move as a result of the tectonic rupture.
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THE LOTUS HEATERS
Image: Buddhist believers holding lanterns in the shape of lotus flowers walk around the Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday, which is on May 25.
Buddhist believers holding lanterns in the shape of lotus flowers walk around the Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday, which is on May 25. Credit: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Revival Of The Sickest

The Drug That's Infecting Indiana, VIDEO: DARPA's Got A New Toy — A Self-Steering Bullet, The Only Place To Find A+ B-Roll, A Digital Scrapbook Of Curiosity's Journey On Mars Thus Far, Can You Keep Your Removed Body Parts After Surgery?, The Death That Changed NASCAR
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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REVIVAL OF THE SICKEST
The Drug That's Infecting Indiana
medium.com
One rural American town is in the grip of a dramatic outbreak of HIV  —  and right at its heart is a single, powerful, dangerous addiction.
SHOTS FIRED
VIDEO: DARPA's Got A New Toy — A Self-Steering Bullet
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This video shows DARPA's Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) rounds maneuvering in flight to hit targets that are moving and accelerating. EXACTO's specially designed ammunition and real-time optical guidance system help track and direct projectiles to their targets by compensating for weather, wind, target movement and other factors that can impede successful hits.
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The Only Place To Find A+ B-Roll
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Videoblocks makes it easier than ever to get premium stock footage that anyone can afford.
THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES
A Digital Scrapbook Of Curiosity's Journey On Mars Thus Far
sciencenews.org
Curiosity has explored Mars for over two and a half years. What if the rover kept a diary?
USE EVERY PART OF AN ANIMAL
Can You Keep Your Removed Body Parts After Surgery?
hopesandfears.com
Our bodies belong to us. It's only natural, then, to wonder what becomes of our body parts when they're surgically removed. Are we permitted to take home the severed pieces of ourselves as souvenirs? If so, how? If not, what happens to these parts? How are our organs or appendages disposed of once they're separated from our bodies?
A SPORT'S PIT STOP
The Death That Changed NASCAR
bbc.com
Fifteen years ago one of Nascar's rising stars was killed when the accelerator of his car got stuck and he crashed into a wall at a racetrack. Adam Petty was 19. His death led to new safety features being fitted in the sport's cars.
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STILL SHAKING
Image: Jagot Kumari Rana, 79, is led through the rubble of collapsed homes by her grandson Sogat Rana, 7, in Paslang village near the epicenter of Saturday's massive earthquake in the Gorkha District of Nepal, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Military operations continue Tuesday to reach the isolated areas following the powerful earthquake that has devastated the nation and killed at least 4,400 people, according to district official Surya Mohan Adhikari.
Jagot Kumari Rana, 79, is led through the rubble of collapsed homes by her grandson Sogat Rana, 7, in Paslang village near the epicenter of Saturday's massive earthquake in the Gorkha District of Nepal, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Military operations continue Tuesday to reach the isolated areas following the powerful earthquake that has devastated the nation and killed at least 4,400 people, according to district official Surya Mohan Adhikari. Credit: AP Photo/Wally Santana
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Those Chips Cost WHAT?!

The Invention Of Christian America, VIDEO: Will The Apple Watch Blend?, All You Need Is One Jacket This Time Of Year. This Is The One., The Rise And Fall Of The Hotel Mini-Bar, Megacities Might Not Save The Planet After All, This Timelapse Chronicles 40 Years Of The American Home
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
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ONE NATION, UNDER GOD?
The Invention Of Christian America
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​They say politics makes strange bedfellows, but if you were to hear that wealthy businesspeople have taken up with conservative Christians, you probably wouldn't be too surprised — just think of Hobby Lobby. Has it always been thus?
NOT SAFE FOR APPLE FANBOYS
VIDEO: Will The Apple Watch Blend?
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It was only a matter of time.
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All You Need Is One Jacket This Time Of Year. This Is The One.
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You've never seen a jacket like this. Water-repellent for the rain, laser-drilled ventilation for the heat, and 4-way stretch for when you eat too much. It's perfect for three seasons. And who wants to go out in winter, anyway?
WHERE IS CAN YOU GET A TOBLERONE?
The Rise And Fall Of The Hotel Mini-Bar
priceonomics.com
It's 2 AM. You've just returned to your hotel room after a night carousing on the town. The corner stores have long-since closed, and you've been left tipsy, alone, and in need of an after-hours morsel. And then, like some culinary apparition, it beckons you from the corner of the room: the hotel mini-bar.
BLAME IT ON THE 'BURBS
Megacities Might Not Save The Planet After All
wired.com
Megacities encompass the architecturally coherent, energy efficient, culturally vibrant urban cores of New York or London or Tokyo — what we like to think of cities — but they include places like Westchester and Mexico State: the sprawl, the slums, the suburbs, the factories, the ports and everything else that keeps that central city's engine running.
BIGGER, BETTER AND FEWER FIREPLACES
This Timelapse Chronicles 40 Years Of The American Home
money.cnn.com
CNN Money tracked how the average US home has changed over the past 40 years in this neat video infographic.
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CHAOS IN BALTIMORE
Image: A man rides a bicycle through heavy smoke that is emitting from a nearby store on fire, Monday, April 27, 2015, during unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore.
A man rides a bicycle through heavy smoke that is emitting from a nearby store on fire, Monday, April 27, 2015, during unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Credit: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
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Monday, April 27, 2015

Generation Stooge

Congress' Hare-Brained Scheme To Shoot Rain From The Skies, In Defense Of WebMD, And Other News, Want To Cook More? Here's The Best Way To Do It, Do The Charts Matter In The Age Of Spotify?, Elite Universities Are Turning Our Kids Into Corporate Stooges, Campaigning In The YouTube Era
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Monday, April 27, 2015
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SKYFALL 2: ELECTRIC RAIN BALLOON
Congress' Hare-Brained Scheme To Shoot Rain From The Skies
politico.com
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth hatched a bizarre scheme: He planned to bomb the hell out of the skies over West Texas to try and make them rain. Not only that, it was all being bankrolled by the United States Congress.
WHAT YOU MISSED THIS WEEKEND
In Defense Of WebMD, And Other News
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Your friendly internet doctor isn't all bad, President Obama released his inner anger (with some assistance), and our forensics methods might be garbage.
MEALS WE DIGG SPONSORED
Want To Cook More? Here's The Best Way To Do It
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CHARTS, TOPPED
Do The Charts Matter In The Age Of Spotify?
theguardian.com
Thanks to the internet's endlessly personalisable technologies — YouTube channels, streaming, you-name-it-on-demand — pop has been at the forefront of a seismic change in listening.
CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND THE IVY
Elite Universities Are Turning Our Kids Into Corporate Stooges
newrepublic.com
Duke University, where I graduated in 2002, was as lenient about student infractions—underage drinking, excessive noise, hazing—as most private universities. But there was a limit to its paternal forgiveness: on-campus interviews with company representatives.
SMILE, YOU'RE ON CAMPAIGN CAMERA!
Campaigning In The YouTube Era
washingtonpost.com
Ten years ago this week, the first-ever YouTube video was uploaded. It involved a zoo. And elephants. But it wasn't until more than a year later that YouTube got real for politicians. On Aug. 15, 2006, the "macaca" video was uploaded to the site.
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TENSIONS FLARE
Image: Partizan soccer fans light torches during a Serbian National soccer league derby match between Red Star and Partizan, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, April 25, 2015. Thousands of riot policemen have been deployed throughout Belgrade to prevent possible violence during a derby match between bitter rivals Red Star and Partizan.
Partizan soccer fans light torches during a Serbian National soccer league derby match between Red Star and Partizan, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, April 25, 2015. Thousands of riot policemen have been deployed throughout Belgrade to prevent possible violence during a derby match between bitter rivals Red Star and Partizan. Credit: AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic
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Sunday, April 26, 2015

The Week's Best Videos: Skylapse, Kite Fights And A Sushi Plunger

The Week's Best Short: 'Dinner With Holly', 500 Years Of NYC Skyline, In One Time-Lapse Elevator Ride, The New Showtime Comedy 'HAPPYish' Premieres Tonight, How A World-Class 'Super Smash Bros' Player Thinks, Look At This Food Bazooka That Poops Out Sushi, BMX Jerk Elicits The Most Flawless Shrug From This Waiter
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
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The Week's Best Short: 'Dinner With Holly'
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A young couple plans to spice up their love life when their friend, Holly, comes over for dinner.
1 WTC CONFIRMED FOR WONKAVATORS
500 Years Of NYC Skyline, In One Time-Lapse Elevator Ride
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The elevators to the observatory atop 1 World Trade Center show an animated time lapse that recreates the development of New York City's skyline, from the 1500s to today.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHOWTIME SPONSORED
The New Showtime Comedy 'HAPPYish' Premieres Tonight
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Tomorrow is Monday, which sucks. But at least there's great TV tonight. Which should make you happy. Or at least "happy-ish." See what we did there?
JARGON IN 3... 2...
How A World-Class 'Super Smash Bros' Player Thinks
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Mortality_Axe is fairly well known in the "Smash Bros" community. Here he walks us through his choices, frame for frame, during a tournament match. Even if you don't understand a lot of the lingo it's incredibly impressive.
THE SUSHEZI
Look At This Food Bazooka That Poops Out Sushi
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We're all seen the care and mastery that goes into high-quality sushi-making. The Sushezi spits in the face of all that while craping some California rolls all over your kitchen counter.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
BMX Jerk Elicits The Most Flawless Shrug From This Waiter
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Seriously, look at that grace, that form. The shrug that is, not the biker.
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GROCERY BAGS AND BROKEN GLASS
Image: After soccer, soltar pipas is Brasil's most popular sport. In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, flying the pipa is more than a leisurely escape from on-the-ground realities — it's a venue for battle, with the entire sky as the arena. Pipa designs and airborne
After soccer, soltar pipas is Brasil's most popular sport. In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, flying the pipa is more than a leisurely escape from on-the-ground realities — it's a venue for battle, with the entire sky as the arena. Pipa designs and airborne "cutting" strategies have been passed through generations, from rooftop to rooftop. Credit: Victory Journal
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