Monday, November 19, 2018

They're Waiting For You Gordon

A look at the legacy of Valve's influential FPS series, now left in a limbo state for over a decade.
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GOOD MORNING, AND WELCOME...
20 Years Of 'Half-Life'
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A look at the legacy of Valve's influential FPS series, now left in a limbo state for over a decade.
YA HEAR THIS?
Why Are So Many Dudes Losing Their Minds Over 8D Audio?
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It's quickly becoming the new ASMR.
WHO AUDITS THE AUTOMATION?
Is The Government Really In Control Of Its Algorithms?
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Elizabeth Brico's daughters were removed from her custody in April 2018, in part, she believes, because of an algorithm.
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BACK TO WORK
GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Move On From Learning That My Mom Had An Affair With The Exchange Student, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
DECLINE THE CALENDAR INVITE
Meetings Should Be Shorter
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Most meetings are an hour, and that's just way too long.
SLACK, OFF
The Key To Workplace Productivity Is Not An App
qz.com
So how might workers keep productivity software as a tool working for them, rather than the other way around? We spoke to three productivity app founders to find out.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
LET IT RIDE, LET IT SLIDE
BMX Riding Through An Empty Waterpark Looks Like A Hell Of A Lot Of Fun
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It also looks like a great way to get arrested.
IN THE NEWS
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Have a very safe and productive day.