Thursday, August 22, 2019

Private Bezos, Reporting For Duty

A Cult-Like Frat Party For The Elite? This Photographer Looks Into The Conspiracies, Their Mothers Chose Donor Sperm. The Doctors Used Their Own, and more.
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NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS
SUMMER CAMP, BUT FOR THE ELITE
A Cult-Like Frat Party For The Elite? This Photographer Looks Into The Conspiracies
featureshoot.com
Once a year, the enigmatic redwood forests of Monte Rio in Northern California host some of the most powerful people in the world, who meet for reasons nobody knows for sure.
'IN A WORD, GROSS'
Their Mothers Chose Donor Sperm. The Doctors Used Their Own
nytimes.com
Scores of people born through artificial insemination have learned from DNA tests that their biological fathers were the doctors who performed the procedure.
CLOUD OF SUSPICION
How Amazon And Silicon Valley Seduced The Pentagon
propublica.org
Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt have gotten unprecedented access to the Pentagon. And one whistleblower who raised flags has paid the price.
MILLI VANILLI FOR THE GEN-Z SET
How Artist Imposters And Fake Songs Sneak Onto Streaming Services
pitchfork.com
When songs leak on Spotify and Apple Music, illegal uploads can generate substantial royalty payments — but for whom?
DIGG PICKS
Digg Deals: Save Up To 30% On Fall Clothes And Outdoor Gear
moosejaw.com
Over at Moosejaw, you can save big on a wide selection of seasonal items during their fall sale. Jackets, camping accessories, running shoes and more are available at a discounted rate.
CLAIMS TO FAME
THE NUT SHOT
'You're The Guy With The Ball To The Crotch': The Inside Story Behind The Funniest Baseball Card Ever Made
espn.com
Keith Comstock played on four major league clubs as a journeyman reliever, but his professional career is most often remembered for one thing: a ball to the crotch.
HAD THE LAST CACKLE
The Curse Of Playing The Wicked Witch Of The West
narratively.com
After nearly dying while filming "The Wizard of Oz," Margaret Hamilton spent the rest of her career trying to escape her evil character's long shadow.
THE TRAILBLAZER
Did Venus Williams Ever Get Her Due?
nytimes.com
How the first Williams sister changed the course of women's tennis.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
STEP BY STEP
Man Records His Every Treadmill Run As He Loses 42 Pounds Over The Course Of Eight Months
digg.com
His progress is heartening, and now if you'll excuse us, we have to go hit the gym.
IN THE NEWS
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Drops Out Of Presidential Race
South Korea Axes Pact To Share Military Intelligence With Japan
VIDEO: First Dive To The Titanic Wreckage In 15 Years Reveals How Quickly The Ship Is Deteriorating
Apple Warns You May 'Permanently' Discolor Your Apple Card If It's Stored In Leather
'I Am The Chosen One,' Trump Proclaims As He Defends Trade War With China
DIGG PICKS
If Klimt And Van Gogh Posters Were Banned From Dorm Rooms Tomorrow, You Could Hang These Things On Your Walls Instead
digg.com
Know the time, dream about the Tetons, leave a note, and insult like Swift with these picks for your dorm room walls.
Stay healthy, folks.