Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Smile For The Camera

The Washington Post's Guide To Manipulated Online Videos, The Unproven, Invasive Surveillance Technology Schools Are Using to Monitor Students, and more.
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IS THIS REAL LIFE?
FRAME BY FRAME
The Washington Post's Guide To Manipulated Online Videos
washingtonpost.com
The internet is increasingly populated with false and misleading videos. These videos — spread by politicians, advocacy groups and everyday users — are viewed by millions. Here is useful guide on spotting them without getting suckered.
LISTENING IN
The Unproven, Invasive Surveillance Technology Schools Are Using To Monitor Students
features.propublica.org
The devices purport to identify stress and anger before violence erupts. Our testing found them less than reliable.
MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER
Has The 'Bachelor' Franchise Actually Gotten Good At Its Job?
vanityfair.com
The past few years have seen more successful, lasting romantic relationships form across "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette," and "Bachelor in Paradise." Where did they go right?
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A New Way To Manage Your Work! Meet The New Visual Project Management Tool
monday.com
It's time to get work done with monday.com! A visual project management tool for teams. Plan, organize and track your team's projects in one place.
LONG SHOTS
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Cornhole (Yes, Cornhole) Is Going Pro
expmag.com
Born in Europe — or maybe China — this simple game took hold in the American Midwest. Now, it's aiming for the Olympics.
TAKE YOUR CRUST AND STUFF IT
Can Nostalgia Actually Get People To Go To Pizza Hut?
salon.com
Audiences are eating up music and TV that evoke the '80s and '90s. Can "nostalgia marketing" work for dinner?
REPUTATION-ENHANCING DRUGS
The Charmed Life And Improbable Reinvention Of A-Rod
si.com
Yes, Alex Rodriguez is engaged to Jennifer Lopez. Yes, they spend their days frolicking across the celebrity landscape, from the Oscars to the Met Gala. But here's the really crazy part: He's popular.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
DROP STEP
Girl's Crossover Dribble Is Literally Lethal
digg.com
This looks like a special move from a sports video game. It is not. It is real.
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This Board Game Changes Every Time You Play It
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