Thursday, June 14, 2018

It All Began With Vomit

To reduce overhead but continue to sop up performance-based incentives from the local governments it operates in, Amazon has become increasingly reliant on a work scheduling scheme that often coerces workers into leaving their shifts early or turns them away at the door without notice.
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On Amazon's Time
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To reduce overhead but continue to sop up performance-based incentives from the local governments it operates in, Amazon has become increasingly reliant on a work scheduling scheme that often coerces workers into leaving their shifts early or turns them away at the door without notice.
TFW YOUR BOSS EARNS 4,987X MORE THAN YOU
The 20 Companies With The Biggest Pay Gap Between The CEO And The Average Worker, Charted
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Don't work for these companies. Unless you're planning to become CEO. But even then, probably bad karma.
THROWING UP A ROADBLOCK
The Biggest Legal Crisis Facing Uber Started With A Pile Of Vomit
wired.co.uk
This is the inside story of a landmark legal battle that could fundamentally change not only Uber, but the entire gig economy.
EXSANGUINATION
Blood Will Out
thebaffler.com
The story of Theranos is the story of the Shark Tankification of American life, in which "optics" and "pitching" — rather than actual achievement — are the wellsprings from which success (or at least venture capital) flows.
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ONE NATION, NO TEAM
Should You, An American, Still Get Excited About The World Cup?
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​Tomorrow marks the start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. For the first time since 1986 the United States Men's National Team will not be competing. For most casual, and even diehard, fans this is a bit of a bummer. For as long as most can remember, every four years the World Cup reliably delivered what most Americans crave most: a feel-good underdog story.
PITCH PERFECT
The Most Iconic Photos In World Cup History
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Each World Cup produces its share of inspiring, controversial, emotional, and ultimately unforgettable moments. Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, here are our picks for some of the most stunning ones ever captured by the camera.
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How To Watch The World Cup, Online Or On Your TV
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Here's how to watch the games on TV — or stream them (for free, if you want to put in the effort).
BET YOU DIDN'T SEE THIS COMING
SORRY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN
The Golden Age Of Plot Twists
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"Jane the Virgin," "The Americans," "The Bachelor" and "Star Trek: Discovery" surprised us all, even detectives on the internet. Spoilers ahead!
GHOST WRITING FOR AN ACTUAL GHOST
The Story Of Patience Worth, The Posthumous Author
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The most remarkable thing about Patience Worth wasn't that she was dead. It was that all she wanted to do was write books.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment Was Massively Influential. We Just Learned It Was A Fraud
vox.com
The most famous psychological studies are often wrong, fraudulent or outdated. Textbooks need to catch up.
THREE'S GOOD COMPANY
My Boyfriend Moved In With My Husband And Our Kids
thecut.com
How my open marriage changed sex, chores and family meals.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'THAT'S FUCKEN' BULLSHIT'
This Unearthed Audio Of An Umpire Trying To Calm Down An Irate MLB Manager Is One Of The Funniest Things We've Seen In A While
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In May 2016, Mets' pitcher Noah Syndergaard was ejected at the top of the third inning for throwing a 1-0 pitch behind Dodgers' second baseman Chase Utley. Manager Terry Collins was not happy with this development.
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May you watch every World Cup match without your boss ever catching on.