Friday, January 11, 2019

The Kids Aren't Alright

Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: why the kids these days are so on edge, why eating lunch at your desk is bad and why you shouldn't respond to every email.
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WHAT ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT?
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Kids Are Wracked With Anxiety, And Other Facts
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Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: why the kids these days are so on edge, why eating lunch at your desk is bad and why you shouldn't respond to every email.
MONEY CAN BUY YOU A PARAMILITARY
Howard Buffett's Border War
phoenixnewtimes.com
Over the past several years, Warren Buffett's son has been waging his own border war in Arizona. This has included the arming of a private volunteer group, importing privately employed enforcement personnel, and funding the chemical defoliation of a substantial portion of the county's border with Mexico.
'SOMEONE TO WHOM I CAN'T RELATE AT ALL'
Ellen DeGeneres And The Limits Of Relatability
buzzfeednews.com
After decades trying to convince an anti-gay mainstream that she's a relatable person — gay, but "just like you" — Ellen ended up in a prison of her own making.
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The Best Cash Back Credit Cards For 2019
thepointsguy.com
This list will give you some food for thought if you're just starting out in the points and miles world.
LOOK AT IT THIS WAY
SHOW AND TELL
The Coolest Stuff From CES 2019 (And A Few Of The Dumbest Things)
digg.com
​The techies have taken over Vegas, as the annual Consumer Electrics Show (CES) is in full swing.
SURF YOUR OWN WAY
The Internet, But Not As We Know It: Life Online In China, Cuba, India And Russia
theguardian.com
From being filtered by the government to being delivered by post, the internet can vary enormously depending on where you live. Here are four illustrated examples.
GIVE RESPECT
The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos'
nytimes.com
"The Sopranos" was as clear a marker of the beginning of an era (even if I hate the term "Golden Age") as anything in TV. Here's the best of what came after.
BUT A *SMART* DUMBPHONE
What Happened When I Replaced My iPhone With A Dumbphone For A Week
fastcompany.com
Could Punkt's high-design, low-tech "dumbphone," the MP02, really help me digitally detox? I decided to find out.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
YIKES
AK-47 Gets Stuck On Full Auto In The Hands Of A Newbie, Things Nearly Turn Disastrous
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It's unclear how the gun shifts from semi-automatic to full auto, but this situation nearly got out of control.
IN THE NEWS
US Starts Withdrawing Troops From Syria
Ocean Warming Is Accelerating Faster Than Thought, New Research Finds
Starbucks Is Installing Needle-Disposal Boxes In Certain Locations
The Mystery Behind The Location Of Easter Island's Statues Might Have Been Solved
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The uncompromising construction starts with a beefy 23 oz fleece from South Carolina, heavy-duty zippers from Georgia and twill tape from Philadelphia. It's all expertly cut, sewn and washed in Los Angeles into a premium sweatshirt that'll grow with you.
It's Friday, time to let go of some of that anxiety for a couple days.