Saturday, May 19, 2018

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As fewer and fewer of my friends use the platform, Snapchat has become a haven from the grinding utility of the internet
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SNAP, BUBBLE, POP
The Decline Of Snapchat And The Secret Joy Of Internet Ghost Towns
theverge.com
As fewer and fewer of my friends use the platform, Snapchat has become a haven from the grinding utility of the internet
HERE ARE THEIR MUGSHOTS
The Owners Of Mugshots.com, Which Extorts People With Mugshots, Have Been Arrested
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The criminal charges are only the latest attempt to crack down on mugshot-publishing industry, which has proven surprisingly resilient.
QUIET RIOT
Mike Myers' Disappearing Act
theoutline.com
Once a wildly popular comedian, Myers has faded entirely into the margins, seemingly by choice.
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WINNERS AND LOSERS
AND, YES, THE 'DEADPOOL' ONES TOO
The Best Way To Watch The 'X-Men' Movies
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Here's your primer on the *original* "Marvel Cinematic Universe."
PLAYING MONOPOLY
'Crush Them': The Lawsuit That Upended Silicon Valley
theringer.com
Twenty years ago, Microsoft tried to eliminate its competition in the race for the future of the internet. The government had other ideas.
WE CAN STILL IMAGINE THEM
Lost, Stolen, Blown Up And Fed To Pigs: The Greatest Missing Art Masterpieces
theguardian.com
What really stirs the imagination are not the definitive tragedies of artefacts known to have been ruined, but the stories of artworks that are lost – stolen, mislaid, hidden and forgotten – and might be retrieved.
HALTING THE EXODUS
Tech Hit This Small Town Hard. Now, Locals Hope It Will Fuel a Revival.
nytimes.com
Holywell, a town in Wales with dozens of local retailers, has struggled with the impacts of online shopping. It is applying technology to try and keep its shops open.
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
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The Best Photography Of The Week
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The most in-demand bird in America, the moody magic of DC at rush hour and portraits of Mississippi's freedom riders fifty years after their mugshots.
LET'S TAKE A SPACE SELFIE
The Week's Coolest Space Images
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Every day satellites are zooming through space, snapping incredible pictures of Earth, the solar system and outer space. Here are the highlights from this week.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
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This Pool Trick Shot Genius Can Put An Ungodly Amount Of Spin On His Shots
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Jaden Dupree is 14-years-old and he can maneuver the heck out of a cue ball.
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Hey, have a good weekend. You deserve it.