Monday, December 9, 2019

Going To Slip Into Something More Uncomfortable

How Can I Convince My Coworker Not To Give Lingerie In An Office Gift Exchange (And Other Advice Column Questions), The Secret History Of The Motorola Razr, The Forgotten Pixel Art Masterpieces Of The PlayStation 1 Era, and more.
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Digg Editions
Mon, Dec 09
DOES THAT WORK?
GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Convince My Coworker Not To Give Lingerie In An Office Gift Exchange, And Other Advice Column Questions
digg.com
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
HERE'S THE SKINNY
The Secret History Of The Motorola Razr, The First Great Phone Of The Millennium
fastcompany.com
Members of the original Razr design team recount making one of the most influential pieces of hardware ever.
PINPOINT PRECISION
The Forgotten Pixel Art Masterpieces Of The PlayStation 1 Era
onezero.medium.com
Video games simply aren't made like this anymore
UNSCIENTIFIC CONTENT ANALYSIS
Why Are Cops Around The World Using This Outlandish Mind-Reading Tool?
propublica.org
The creator of Scientific Content Analysis, or SCAN, says the tool can identify deception. Law enforcement has used his method for decades, even though there's no reliable science behind it. Even the CIA and FBI have bought in.
DIGG PICKS | AFFILIATE
Digg Deals: Save $140 On This Super73-Z1 Lightweight E-Bike
huckberry.com
With a range of up to 25 miles, a top speed of 20 miles per hour and easy wall charging, this stylish electric bike is an awesome way to get to work.
SECRET HISTORIES
'EVERY DATA POINT WAS ALTERED'
How US Officials Hid The Truth About The War In Afghanistan
washingtonpost.com
For nearly two decades of war in Afghanistan, U.S. leaders have sounded a constant refrain: We are making progress. They were not, documents show, and they knew it.
BORDER WARS
The Long-Forgotten Vigilante Murders Of The American West
5280.com
How history forgot Felipe and Vivián Espinosa, two of the American West's most brutal killers — and the complicated story behind their murderous rampage.
A FAIRYTALE
Lovers In Auschwitz, Reunited 72 Years Later. He Had One Question
nytimes.com
Was she the reason he was alive today?
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Take {Remote} Control Of Your Career
generalassemb.ly
Gift yourself a $250 workshop credit when you enroll in any of General Assembly's part-time courses by Dec. 26. Level up with a 1-Week Accelerated course during your holiday downtime, or pace yourself with a flexible 10-week program — your employer may even cover the cost!
VIDEO OF THE DAY
DITCHING THE BIKE FOR BOOZE
The Woman From The Infamous Peloton Ad Turns To Cocktails In Hilarious Ad For Ryan Reynolds's Aviation Gin
youtube.com
Monica Ruiz, the actress from the controversial Peloton ad, makes an escape from exercise in this ad for Ryan Reynolds's gin brand.
IN THE NEWS
New Zealand Volcano Eruption On Island Popular With Tourists Kills Five People; Others Missing
Russia Banned From 2020 Olympics And 2022 World Cup Over Doping Scandal
Next Phase In Trump Impeachment Inquiry Begins
Caroll Spinney, Big Bird's Alter Ego On 'Sesame Street,' Is Dead At 85
DIGG PICKS | AFFILIATE
This Lamp Adds Character To Any Room
huckberry.com
Make your office or living room much more lively with an Edison-style light bulb.
Just play it safe at your office holiday party. Everybody likes that.