Friday, December 28, 2018

Oh, Yikes

How a clever technique to save money on animation costs helped queer audiences feel empowered by who they are.
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GEEKING OUT
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON CRYSTAL POWER
'Sailor Moon' And The Queer History Of Anime Transformations
digg.com
How a clever technique to save money on animation costs helped queer audiences feel empowered by who they are.
GOING DEEP INTO THE TRENCHES
'Oh, Yikes': An Interview With A Marine Biologist About 'Aquaman'
theringer.com
Turns out the DC film took some liberties depicting underwater life.
THE NEXT 'GTA' NEEDS ITS OWN YELP
Every Bar In 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' Reviewed
kotaku.com
Whether you want a full belly, a quick drink, a place to stay the night or even a haircut, you'll find a saloon to meet your needs.
THE REAL ROLLER COASTER TYCOON
Elon Musk's Loop Tunnel Relies On Century-Old Roller Coaster Tech
nbcnews.com
"It seems like they've built essentially a side-friction roller coaster, minus the coasting part," said Nick Weisenberger, an automotive engineer who co-manages Coaster101, a roller coaster news and appreciation site. "That's old-school."
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MONEY PROBLEMS
BLUE THE COOP
Grand Theft Cobalt
bloomberg.com
Thieves are pulling off audacious metal heists at Europe's largest port. They're even stealing from the Cobalt Jesus.
CUT ADRIFT
If You're Over 50, Chances Are The Decision To Leave A Job Won't Be Yours
propublica.org
A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.
SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE
How Much Income It Takes To Be Considered Middle Class, Graphed
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Most Americans describe themselves as middle class, but for the term to have any meaning, not everyone can qualify.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
THE REEL THING
Ice Fisherman Grossly Underestimates The Bite On The Other End Of His Line
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This guy didn't realize he had opened up a portal to another world.
IN THE NEWS
Inside Facebook's Secret Rulebook For Global Political Speech
Congress Adjourns With No End To Government Shutdown In Sight
Instagram Accidentally Made Users' Feeds Scroll Horizontally
NYC Transformer Explodes, Eerily Lighting Up Night Sky
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*Friday transforms into Saturday*