Tuesday, March 5, 2019

E.T. The Extra-Territorial

The acclaimed director is right to feel a little threatened by Netflix's output and influence. Unfortunately, he's being a real dick about it.
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THE 'BERG SPIEL
Steven Spielberg Has Picked The Wrong Way To Argue Against Netflix
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The acclaimed director is right to feel a little threatened by Netflix's output and influence. Unfortunately, he's being a real dick about it.
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Programmers Need A Hippocratic Oath
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Ethics training and oversight should be mandatory for software engineers.
SPEAK NO EVIL
The Comment Moderator Is The Most Important Job In The World Right Now
buzzfeednews.com
Online platforms continue to absorb more and more of our society, while the companies in charge neglect the human beings tasked with cleaning up the mess that's left behind.
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WE DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME
A JUROR'S LAMENT
In 1998, I Helped Convict Two Men Of Murder. I've Regretted It Ever Since
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As the trial wrapped up, I realized I was about to convict two men of murder, only one of whom I thought was guilty.
AL DI LA MEANS YOU ARE FAR ABOVE ME
The Aldi Effect: How One Discount Supermarket Transformed The Way Britain Shops
theguardian.com
When Aldi arrived in Britain, Tesco and Sainsbury's were sure they had nothing to worry about. Three decades later, they know better.
REGRETS, YOU'LL HAVE A FEW
How Much $100 Invested At Successful Companies' IPO Would Be Worth Today
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​Most people are terrible at picking stocks, which is why we're big fans of putting our long-term savings in index funds. But it is undeniable that a very tiny, very lucky group of investors gamble on the stock market and win big.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
HOLY CRAP
Guy's Dash Cam Captures The Moment An Avalanche Hits Him
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Winter driving is dangerous, but you never really expect *this.*
IN THE NEWS
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Woman's Family Said She Was Stabbed By A Panhandler. Now They're Charged With Murder
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