Monday, September 3, 2018

Don't Hate The Game, Hate The Player

To work as a courtsider is to have possibly the most exotic, adrenaline-pumping data-entry job imaginable. Put simply: Courtsiding is the practice of independently transmitting information from a tennis match for a purpose related to gambling.
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DON'T HATE THE GAME
ACE IN THE STANDS
The Courtsider's Game
longreads.com
To work as a courtsider is to have possibly the most exotic, adrenaline-pumping data-entry job imaginable. Put simply: Courtsiding is the practice of independently transmitting information from a tennis match for a purpose related to gambling.
SNAKE EYES
The Mad, Unlikely Genius Of 'Metal Gear Solid'
theringer.com
Twenty years since the release of the Japanese espionage classic, the original game's legacy has been obscured by its sequels.
RUDY AWAKENING
How Rudy Giuliani Turned Into Trump's Clown
newyorker.com
The former mayor's theatrical, combative style of politics anticipated — and perfectly aligns with — the President's.
ANALYTICS WE DIGG
Learn How Visitors Are Actually Using Your Website
hotjar.com
Improving website experiences is a tricky thing, but it doesn't need to be. Hotjar is a fast and visual way to understand your users and everything your team needs to get "in-the-moment" visual feedback. That way you can uncover insights, make the right decisions and ultimately improve your users' experience.
SOMETHING'S MISSING...
GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Get My Male Coworkers To Stop Excluding Women From Lunch, And Other Advice Column Questions
digg.com
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
WHAT'S THEIR ANGLE?
Decoding The Unusual Shape Of The Nepali Flag
atlasobscura.com
A very strange thing about national flags is how similar they are. Except for Nepal.
LIVE WHILE THE LIVING'S GOOD
The Big Problem With Immortality
aeon.co
The fantasy of living forever is just a fig leaf for the fear of death — and comes at great personal cost.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A CARROT
Here's Why You Don't Try To Feed A Moose, Even If It's In Your Driveway
digg.com
Being up close to nature is all well and good until nature tries to kick you in the face with a huge hoof.
IN THE NEWS
20 Million Item Collection Destroyed As National Museum Of Brazil Burns
Two Journalists Were Just Sentenced To Prison For Reporting On Human Rights Abuses In Myanmar
Omarosa Reportedly Taped 'Nearly Every Conversation' She Had At The White House
BOOTS WE DIGG
The Best-Kept Secret In Boots
huckberry.com
The Astorflex is a classic chukka made in Italy from healthy, eco-friendly leather and natural rubber. Not too shabby for less than $150.
Happy Labor Day! Go eat a burger for us.