Monday, December 25, 2017

Merry Diggsmas

Under the authority of the state, love marriages are permitted in India; according to tradition, they are strictly — and in some cases violently — forbidden.
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What's At Stake When You Marry For Love In India?
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Under the authority of the state, love marriages are permitted in India; according to tradition, they are strictly — and in some cases violently — forbidden.
OUT OF THE FIRE AND INTO THE KITCHEN
A Chef Opens A Restaurant. His Training? Decades In A Prison Kitchen.
nytimes.com
Candido Ortiz honed his cooking skills in an unusual setting — a federal prison, where he was incarcerated for 26 years, 10 months, and 17 days, and where he was a chef for 24 of those years.
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How Did Fans React To 'The Empire Strikes Back' In 1980?
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Fan reaction to "The Last Jedi" has been mixed, to say the least, but it's not the first divisive film the "Star Wars" series has ever had.
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Reality Winner May Be The Unlikeliest Leaker Of All
nymag.com
She's not an ideological combatant like Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning. She's much more like you or me.
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Fios Is Our Favorite Service Provider — Here's Why
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There's a lot of hype surrounding Fios. And in our opinion, Fios lives up to it all. Especially with the two A+ deals they've rolled out.
SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS
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The Best (And Weirdest) Santa Fan Art On The Internet
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Much like a Christmas tree, this gem from last year is evergreen.
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The Best (And Worst) Christmas Movies You Can Stream Right Now
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Whether you're looking for a pleasant family watch or a suitable eggnog drinking game movie, we've scraped the big streaming services for these gems and lumps of coal.
BOWLED OVER
Fake Elf News
tedium.co
How "Elf Bowling," the incredibly popular viral game from 1999, gained an unfounded, false reputation as a piece of malware and spyware.
CRAPPY HOLIDAYS
The Profane Origins Of 'Merry Christmas'
latimes.com
The greeting was an act of revelry and religious rebellion, something the uncouth masses shouted as they traveled in drunken mobs.
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Safari Guide Stares Down Charging Elephant, Stops It In Its Tracks
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Alan McSmith has been doing his job for 30 years, and apparently no longer fears anything.
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This $16 Security Camera Mount Fits In A Power Outlet
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Compatible with Nest security cams, this mount fits into any outlet and allows your camera to swivel 360°. Sounds better than installing a bunch of wires, right?
Merry Christmas!