Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Cash For Computers

From her first Playboy appearance in 1992 to her death in 2007, Anna Nicole Smith's story was about a beautiful girl lifted up from the dust, and then about a beautiful woman destroyed.
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DARK FANTASY
The American Dream Created Anna Nicole Smith — And Then It Killed Her
buzzfeed.com
From her first Playboy appearance in 1992 to her death in 2007, Anna Nicole Smith's story was about a beautiful girl lifted up from the dust, and then about a beautiful woman destroyed.
WE HOPE THIS IS ADVICE YOU NEVER NEED
A Hostage Negotiator Explains How To Tell Someone You Gave Them An STI
broadly.vice.com
Stay calm, don't give sugar-coat it, and remember: They have a right to be annoyed.
WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY TIME FOR GAME THEORY
Why Combatting Discrimination Will Always Be A Constant Struggle
nautil.us
There might be social dynamical pressures that mean inequity pops up again, and again, and again.
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Love Is Hard To Find. And So Are Your Keys Sometimes
chipolo.net
Chipolo Plus is a waterproof tracking device that has a 100-decibel (aka really loud) speaker to help you find whatever you've lost, and a battery life that lasts up to one year.
HOW TO BE AN ADULT
A Simple And Good Way To Start A Budget
digg.com
It's the new year. Tax season is upon us. Now is a better time than most to come up with a budget. You don't have to count every penny (you can if you want!) but here's a guide to figuring out if you have enough money for that thing you want.
KEEP ON MOVING, OR NOT
THE PINK ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
How A Fractious Women's Movement Came To Lead The Left
nytimes.com
Feminism brought the opposition together. But how long will that last, and how many converts can it win?
TIPPING IS GOOD, LIVING ON TIPS IS NOT
The Minimum Wage Movement Is Leaving Tipped Workers Behind
fivethirtyeight.com
When New Jersey raised its minimum wage at the start of the year, low-wage workers across the state cheered. But not Rebecca Fox. The 31-year-old waitress earns the same $2.13 per hour that she has made for the past 18 years.
NO BRIDGE TO STUFF THEM UNDER
How An American Small Town Weathered A Neo-Nazi 'Troll Storm'
theguardian.com
The residents of Whitefish, a small Montana ski town, provoked an onslaught of antisemitic harassment for standing up to the 'alt-right' racist in their midst.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
OR SHOULD WE SAY 'ILLUSIONISTS'?
How Magicians Trick Your Brain: The Psychology Of Magic
digg.com
We know magic tricks aren't real, yet we continue to be fooled and impressed by them time after time. So how do magicians still manage to keep audiences on their toes? They mess with our brains of course!
IN THE NEWS
Watch Mitch McConnell Shut Down Elizabeth Warren For Reading Coretta Scott King's Letter Criticizing Jeff Sessions
Army Approves Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline
If You Own A Computer With A DVD Drive, It Could Be Worth, Like, 10 Bucks
After A Week Of Controversy, CNN's Jake Tapper Goes In On Kellyanne Conway
'Battlestar Galactica' Star Richard Hatch Dies At 71
That's all for today. Have a magical Wednesday.