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The reason so much of news media sucks is they aren’t writing for you.
Ken Klippenstein resigns from The Intercept. In his announcement released through his newsletter, Ken details some of the machinations between the management class controlling journalism, and the journalists out there trying to do the work.
Klippenstein will continue publishing his work independently along with legendary editor and national security researcher William Arkin, as well as FOIA specialist Beth Bourdon.
A Free Download Now and Forever
“The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” is now available as a free download! Written by Christopher Schwarz and first published in June 2011, “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” is revered by many as a philosophical tome as well as a how-to book. The book includes instructions for building your own tool chest, as demonstrated here by MetaFilter's Own™ and JimCoin™ creator bondcliff!
Like Jo Jo's and Devil Strips
Suaerkraut balls are a hometown favorite here in Akron, so much that we even named our baseball team after them (well, for only one day), and have our own local sauerkraut ball factory. Of course you can make your own, but they're just not as good.
It was the least remarkable Q&A I’ve ever been a part of.
Invisible Ink: At the CIA’s Creative Writing Group A mildly-interesting piece by Johannes Lichtman in the well-known CIA cutout, The Paris Review.
October is Gay Recruitment Month!
TheRighting is a media company that aggregates articles from various right-wing media outlets and also publishes original reporting on the world of conservative media. They also post excellent analysis, such as the ranking of right-wing websites by unique visitors.
Selling Commercial Real Estate in Long Island, NY
Is it difficult to handle a commercial real estate transaction in Long Island, New York?
Asbestos Litigation
My company is being pulled into an asbestos/mesothelioma lawsuit. The plaintiff and defense counsels, and the case is all taking place in Mason County, IL, which happens to hear more than a third of all asbestos/mesothelioma lawsuits in the country. None of us, plaintiffs or defense, live in Illinois, nor did any of this take place there. The way things are going I'm starting to feel like we're being pulled into a lawsuit grift mill.
Like Donald Trump, But For Nerds
Elon Musk Today. A compendium of Elon’s products and services that have failed to materialize. (Via the always wonderfully ranty Ed Zitron.)
Checked Out
Ed Zitron goes on a lovely, if lengthy, rant about popularity, Twitter Blue and social media in general, before dropping a plug for Bluesky Social, a new social media network that was founded by Twitter in 2019 as an open-source, decentralized spinoff. It now seems to be getting much more media attention .
Starboard announced that it has concluded the acquisition of Parler
"No reasonable person believes that a Twitter clone just for conservatives is a viable business any more," reads the opening statement of a press release by Starboard Media on their recent acquisition of the conservative social media platform Parler.
I wrote a letter to a wildflower on a classic nitrogen afternoon
After listening to Bill Callahan & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy cover Silver Jews’ “The Wild Kindness” I was wondering about other Silver Jews/David Berman/Purple Mountains covers and/or tributes out there. Please help me find more.
Books about Operation Condor
I'm seeking book recommendations on Operation Condor. I keep hearing about it tangentially in various podcasts (such as Behind the Bastards last week), but want to read something more comprehensive on the topic.
The worst offense is "wealth defense"
"The Getty Family’s Trust Issues" (NYer paywall, archive) provides a rare look inside the "wealth-defense industry." (from Season 274 Episode 3 of The Daily Zeitgeist)
"No ideas but in things" is an idea not a thing
No the CIA Didn't Invent "Show Don't Tell". Or maybe they did? Perhaps the effects of CIA money on the Iowa Writer's Workshop are overblown, but this piece in Current Affairs makes a strong case how the CIA has influenced "literature" in America. (previously)
Gonna take a pass on this one
GoTo, maker of LastPass, has updated their blog with new information regarding a security incident that took place in November 2022, reports The Verge.
So many eggs
Can canned fish taste good?
After reading this article on Heated, I'm inspired to try more canned seafood. My only exposure to it here in the US has mainly been canned tuna (which I love, especially when lit on fire), anchovies, and sardines. I've never been able to develop a palate for the latter I'm guessing due to the quality of what I've tried. (This is not even mentioning the pickled creamed herring I've seen my FIL eat!) What specific brands and preparations do you recommend? What might help me get over my aversion and learn to love the potted pescado?
Like Eating Sadness
In Mark Bittman's latest project, Heated, a culinary conflict is stewing. It started with a piece by Emily Nunn claiming that tuna noodle casserole has no place in the American comfort food canon. In defense of this esteemed hot dish, Samantha Irby responds with an appetizing retort disguised as a recipe.
Ordering custom orthotics online
I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for over a year now. I've tried every remedy that my doctor has suggested. The next step is custom orthotics. I've looked at a few companies online where they send you a foot mold that you return. Has anyone tried any of these services? If so, do you have one that you recommend? Or should I avoid the online route and head to a local place for fitting?
Classic comedies to share with a 5th grader
I'm looking for suggestions of classic comedies to share with my 5th grade son.
Mug with your mug!
Now that MetaFilter mugs are back in stock, let's have a MetaFilter merch selfie thread. So come on, let's see your pretty face with those t-shirts, mugs, bumperstickers and whatever other MeFi schwag you've collected over the years.
Book Cover Concentration
Below is a grid containing 2 editions of 6 different books. Your challenge : match the pairs of books from the cover art alone. (via the recently resurrected B3ta newsletter)
Bubbly booze on tap
Inspired by this question, I was wondering what boozy concoctions I could put on tap in my kegerator.
GOOGLE MAPS’S MOAT
How far ahead of Apple Maps is Google Maps? A rather fascinating analysis of Google Maps' present and future, by Justin O’Beirne.
Gear choices for a 25k hike
I am participating the in the KTA Trail Challenge 25k hike in September. This is my first hike over 10 miles, so I have a few questions about shoe and clothing choices.
PDF Viewer and Mover
We have a new process at work that requires manual sorting of a large number of PDFs on a daily basis. I'm wondering if there is an existing program that does what I need.
What your social-media news feed could look like if things go wrong
The Pessimist’s Guide to 2017. Donald Trump and Brexit shocked most of the world in 2016. But not readers of last year’s Bloomberg Pessimist’s Guide, which warned that the unthinkable could happen in both cases. Now the authors are turning their attention to 2017. (SLBBW)
Automate email to FTP file transfer
I have a vendor that would like me to place a daily report on an FTP server (either mine or theirs, preferably theirs). The only way I can do an automated export of this report is a CSV attachment via email. Is there a way to automate an email-to-FTP file transfer?
A very complex machine that’s doing nothing very special
Bluetooth Interference
A bluetooth dead zone has mysterious appeared in my basement, which happens to be exactly where I have my bike trainer set up to use Zwift, which requires the use of bluetooth sensors. Everything worked perfectly fine 10 days ago, when I last used it, and I have not changed a single thing about my setup. I'm not sure how to find out what is the source of this new interference, or what to do about it if I find it.
Tired of vinaigrettes, looking for new salad dressings
I eat lots of salads and bowls. I'm getting tired of vinaigrettes and paying for overpriced bottled dressings. I'm looking for your best salad dressing recipes. More specifics after the jump.
The Beautiful Battlefield
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park, nestled between Akron and Cleveland in northeast Ohio, is one of the few urban national parks in the US. But unlike similar urban national parks that were created entirely of government land, the CVNP was formed from a mix of both public and private property. The 1980 film, For All People, For All Time (and accompanying PBS Frontline episode), documents the eminent domain seizures and heavy-handed tactics used by the National Park Service in the creation of the park.
Since then, the few surviving towns that exist within the park (aka "Helltown") are shrouded in urban legend and folklore, which some attribute to the cleanup of the Krejci Dump.
Not so quiet that I could feel my sanity slipping away
Boiled/Braised, (Stir-)Fried, Grilled, Baked/Roasted, Made into Sauce
Unsure of what to do with your CSA share? Enter the Contorni Matrix.
Selling my bike - how and how much?
I'm entering the era of modern bicycles and want to sell my "vintage" road bike. I'm unsure how to price it, and where to try selling it.
Good body weight exercises that need minimal/no equipment
I'm looking for recommendations for body weight exercises I can do at home and on my own schedule that require minimal or no equipment.
Keep mining!
you have probably heard of 'big data,' well get ready for Huge Data.
The DevOps League is your fast track to DevOps certification by the industry's leading Thought Lords. Supported by one man – one stunning man – you will deep dive into such important concepts such as Dark Data, Data Beans and Terry the Data Goblin, to fully learn what DevOps really means. (But beware of the Realm of Dark Jon Hendren or 2014's Worst DevOps Article Headers.)
What me worry?
A working 65 is the Holy Grail of the Commodore 8-bit world
The Commodore 65 (aka C64DX or C64DX Development System) was never officially released. Prototypes escaped development hell when Commodore was liquidated in 1994, and 200 have survived to this day. The complete manual can be read here (all 660K of it). One just sold on eBay for €20,500.
Mild pain at first metatarsal
I started running a few months ago, and have now gotten to the point where I can (slowly! gradually!) increase my speed and distance. About two weeks ago, I started experiencing mild pain at the top of the arch on my left foot, what I believe to be the first metatarsal.
It's pronounced Gee-AW-guh not Gee-AH-guh
In 2001, the once-humble Geauga Lake Park in Aurora, Ohio was bought by Six Flags and transformed into one of the largest amusement parks in the world. Seven years later, it was gone.
5 Tragic Reasons Why the World's Largest Theme Park Stands Abandoned in Ohio
5 Tragic Reasons Why the World's Largest Theme Park Stands Abandoned in Ohio
Combatting Type II Diabetes
In July I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Since then I've made significant changes to my lifestyle. I'm wondering what to expect on my next doctor visit.
Autoprinting a PDF from a Broswer
I'm working with a cloud-based application (NetSuite) where we need to quickly print a document from the broswer. Right now it's taking too many clicks to get the job done. I'm wondering if there are any scripting/plug-in options we can use to create an auto-print solution.
Numismatic bassorilievo
Spanish artist mrthe creates hobo nickles, bas relief sculptures carved into coins that take advantage of the multiple layers of metals from cladding. See more of them here, and read up on the history of hobo nickels. (via, previously)
The most powerful graphic design tool you never knew you had
Was iOS 7 Created in Microsoft Word? Graphic designer Vaclav Krejci makes it seem so in this time-lapse video. Check out his YouTube channel for more detailed explanations of each technique. Interested in doing some graphic design in Microsoft Word on your own? Check out his free ebook at ISSUU. (An iBookstore version is coming soon.)
Yo Vlad wassup it's Barry. Hit me on the hip.
How do presidents call other presidents? With last week's phone call between President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, it got me wondering how do heads of state call other heads of state? I imagine that one executive suite's switchboard calls the other's, but what's the diplomatic protocol for who picks up the phone first? Do they have super-secret phone numbers, or even phone numbers in the way we think of them? Are the calls private, or are is there an entire entourage listening in? Do they just hang up when they're finished, or is their an entire protocol for ending the conversation? What are some of the other "hidden" aspects of executive diplomatic communication and behind-the-scenes goings-on are there that the rest of us commoners never see?
How to monitor internet bandwidth
My company is considering moving our software into a cloud solution. I'd like to figure out a way to continually monitor available bandwidth (not usage), at defined intervals throughout the day.
I'm a mathlete!
You Can't Do Simple Maths Under Pressure (autoplay music)