Monday, June 15, 2020

Wake Me Up When August Ends

The Real Economic Catastrophe Hasn't Hit Yet — Just Wait For August, The NFL's Colin Kaepernick Excuses Look Even More Damning In Retrospect, My Father's Feud With The Bullies Next Door
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A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE RECKONINGS
UH OH
The Real Economic Catastrophe Hasn't Hit Yet. Just Wait For August
buzzfeednews.com
After a terrifying spring spent in lockdown and a summer of protests in the streets, things are going to get a lot worse in the fall.
WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY, AND SO SOON
The NFL's Colin Kaepernick Excuses Look Even More Damning In Retrospect
theringer.com
Kaepernick always deserved a job in the league. Don't forget how its teams tried to pretend otherwise.
A DETAILED BREAKDOWN
How Rayshard Brooks Was Fatally Shot By The Atlanta Police
nytimes.com
One officer has been fired and another placed on administrative duty. A Times video analysis shows the sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting.
HAIL MARY
The Family Member Who Turned On Trump
thedailybeast.com
The president's niece Mary Trump is set to publish a tell-all this summer — and to reveal that she was a primary source for The New York Times' investigation into Trump's taxes.
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DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING
GOOD QUESTION
Am I A Jerk For Lying To My Girlfriend About My Parents Being Racists, When They're Actually Nudists, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
THE BULLY NEXT DOOR
My Father's Fanatical Feud With The Bullies Next Door Became An All-Out War
narratively.com
When the neighbor boys harassed me, my dad grabbed his rifle and set booby traps. Cops were called. Death threats were made. One thing was certain: He would never let them win.
DOES PETE BRING THE BDE?
Is 'The King Of Staten Island' Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Say
digg.com
Pete Davidson stars in his biggest movie role to date, available now through Video On Demand. Is the movie any good?
TWIDDLING THUMBS
Lockdown Sex Workers Are Flocking To 'Animal Crossing' And 'Second Life'
wired.co.uk
Legislation has pushed sex workers to the darkest corners of the internet, but during lockdown they've found an unlikely home in Borderlands, Minecraft and Animal Crossing
VIDEO OF THE DAY
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Here's Why 'The Mandalorian' Used Virtual LED Sets Over Green Screen For Special Effects
youtube.com
For decades green and blue screens have been the go to for special effects in movies. However, the use of LED screens is gaining pace because of its cost efficiency and overall ease during the filming process.
IN THE NEWS
Thousands Show Up For Black Trans People In Nationwide Protests
Facebook Blocks And Bans Users For Sharing Guardian Article Showing Aboriginal Men In Chains
Spike Lee Issues Apology After Defending Woody Allen
'Inebriated' Man Turned Away From San Antonio Night Spot Shoots Eight People
American Paul Whelan, Held In Russia On Spy Charges, Is Sentenced To 16 Years
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HELL AND HIGH WATER
When Will New York City Sink? Sooner Than You Think (2016)
nymag.com
Even locals who believe climate change is real have a hard time grasping that their city will almost certainly be flooded beyond recognition.
CON ME IF YOU CAN
The Rise And Fall Of Toronto's Classiest Con Man (2017)
thewalrus.ca
James Regan swindled his way through the city's monied classes. The problem was, he seemed to believe his own lies.
Black trans lives matter.