Monday, August 28, 2017

One For The Bookies

In a city of illusion and circuses, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor pulled off a boxing spectacle in Las Vegas fit for the times.
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LARGER THAN LIFE
ONE FOR THE BOOKIES
Fleece Of The Century
nytimes.com
In a city of illusion and circuses, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor pulled off a boxing spectacle in Las Vegas fit for the times.
THE PLOT THICKENS
The Brief, Tumultuous Reign Of An Erstwhile Best-Seller
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For a while on Thursday, Lani Sarem's debut, "Handbook for Mortals," stood as the reigning best-seller in young adult literature. Within hours, it had been removed from the list entirely. What happened?
RIP RICH
Rich Piana Lived As Big As He Was
deadspin.com
What resonated with people was that Piana was their nightmare caricature of that one guy at the gym, but he gave you the flattering openness it takes years to earn in person.
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Where To Get Furniture When You've Outgrown IKEA
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GOOD QUESTION
GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Start A Union Drive When I'm Dating My Boss, And Other Great Advice Column Questions
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This week, ghosting after a three-year relationship, a racial separatist in-law and mandatory fun at the office.
SOUNDS: GOOD
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Deaf Music Fans Are Finally Starting To Be Heard
buzzfeed.com
Deaf music fans want more than viral fame. They want the access — and independence — of the hearing-centric music world.
PUT. THE GUITAR. DOWN.
Why We Will Never Get Over 'Wonderwall'
melmagazine.com
Not even Oasis likes this terrible song, but it will never go away.
SAN QUENTIN SOUNDS
The Podcast Made From Inside Prison
theatlantic.com
The audio series "Ear Hustle" seeks to highlight the everyday experiences of inmates at San Quentin.
CYBER INSECURITY
OPENING UP 'OPSEC'
Proactive Paranoia
reallifemag.com
The dark web's embrace of state-endorsed "operations security" tactics previews what could become standard procedure for us all.
PROMOTERS OF THE PRECARIAT
Trump Damaged Democracy, Silicon Valley Will Finish It Off
thedailybeast.com
Donald Trump's rise is, in a sense, just one symptom of the damage the tech oligarchs are doing to America.
THE OL' DIGITAL HONEYPOT
This Is How Cops Trick Dark-Web Criminals Into Unmasking Themselves
thedailybeast.com
Dutch cops may have used a booby-trapped file to lure suspected criminals into exposing their IP addresses.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
HOLY COW
Ceiling Collapses On Man During Remodeling
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Apparently, the ceiling actually wasn't part of the remodeling plans, but because of the rusty wires supporting it, it was only a matter of time before the ceiling caved in.
IN THE NEWS
Trump's Business Sought Deal For Moscow Trump Tower During Election, And Other Trump News From Today
Uber Picks Expedia Head Dara Khosrowshahi As Its New CEO
WATCH: Houston News Crew Finds Trucker Trapped By Flood, Calls For Rescue
'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' Director Tobe Hooper Dies At 74
Stories You Missed This Weekend
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Here's to a lively, sound, safe Monday.