Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Breaking Pawn

Life is a series of decisions. So is chess. At least in chess it's easy to start over again.
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THE STATE OF PLAY
AT YOUR LEISURE
You Should Start Playing Chess, The Original Cult Classic Board Game
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Life is a series of decisions. So is chess. At least in chess it's easy to start over again.
A MATCH MADE IN ALGORITHM HELL
The Future of Online Dating Is Unsexy And Brutally Effective
gizmodo.com
As machine learning algorithms become more accurate and accessible than ever, dating companies will be able to learn more precisely who we are and who we "should" go on dates with.
WHITE MEN CAN THROW
This Is Why Baseball Is So White
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Only looking at who's on the field misses something very important: Baseball is still very white. The people who are in power are almost all white — and the cultural forces behind baseball are too.
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There's A Reason This Bag Raised $3 Million
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Nomatic's bag has a space for everything. It has a built-in laundry bag, shoe compartments, a laptop sleeve, cord organizers, etc., etc. Plus, the innovative design allows you to switch between backpack and duffel in seconds with no dangling straps.
GHOST STORIES
THE VISION OF THE WHITE TIGER
Chinatown's Ghost Scam
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When elderly immigrants fall prey to fraudsters promising protective blessings, their life savings are spirited away.
RESIDUAL PAIN
The Ghosts Of The Tsunami
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The 2011 earthquake and tsunami killed thousands in Japan. Those left behind were haunted by the dead, and some were possessed by them.
SPOOKY AND LEGITIMATELY SCARY
Assault, Robbery, And Murder: The Dark History Of 'Bedsheet Ghosts'
mentalfloss.com
Most accounts of ghost impersonating, both modern and historical, gloss over the nastier facts.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WATER WATER EVERYWHERE
A Comprehensive Guide To The Meaning Behind Every English Name For Different Bodies Of Water
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Know the difference between a channel and a sound? Neither did we.
IN THE NEWS
GOP Senator Announces Retirement, Blasts Trump In Senate Floor Speech
Clinton Campaign And Democratic Party Helped Pay For Russia Trump Dossier
No Heir Apparent As China's Xi Jingping Cements His Power
Electric Cars Emit 50% Less Greenhouse Gas Than Diesel, Study Finds
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This Floating Security Camera Captures 360˚
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The MOON camera has everything you want in a smart home security camera: smooth 360˚ surveillance, sound detection technology, home device control, etc. And for kicks they've thrown in cool upgrades like great design and a smart hub.
With the right moves, a pawn can become a queen.