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Life in the Sickest Town in America
“The health problems cascade from there. The economy is built on physically grueling jobs. An injury causes pain, which causes depression. Depression makes it harder to work. People gain weight. The weight gain leads to sleep apnea and sometimes to diabetes. Diabetes can exacerbate vision problems. To top it all off, there are few doctors… Continue reading Life in the Sickest Town in America
Beer, BBQ, & Bluegrass: (At Least) 7 Great Reasons to Visit Raleigh, North Carolina – Vagabondish
Beer, BBQ, & Bluegrass: (At Least) 7 Great Reasons to Visit Raleigh, North Carolina – Vagabondish
While we Americans are a bit myopic about what constitutes “real travel”, there’s so much to see right here in our own backyards. Which is why I was so pleasantly surprised with Raleigh. I honestly didn’t know to expect. But after receiving an invitation to check out the city’s World of Bluegrass Festival, I figured it was the perfect opportunity. Beer, BBQ, and bluegrass … one out of the three will get me out of bed on any given day. All three at once? I’m in!
The Daily Routines of Creative Famous People
Want to develop a better work routine? Discover how some of the world’s greatest minds organized their days. Click image to see the interactive version (via Podio). This is a great visualization of various routines. I love that Haruki Murakami works from 4AM-noon and then spends time with his family in the afternoon. That sounds… Continue reading The Daily Routines of Creative Famous People
Serial Justice
Like the rest of the Internet, I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Serial. Since the podcast has ended, a whole bunch of activity has happened that has launched a whole new round of speculation. The Intercept: Exclusive: Jay, Key Witness from ‘Serial’ Tells His Story for First Time, Part 1 The Intercept: Jay Speaks Part 2:… Continue reading Serial Justice
PAM for Windows
At work, we’re primarily a windows shop. Everything is based on Active Directory. I manage lab resources for my group, and provide some file sharing and web services independently from our global IS group. The easiest way to do is to let people authenticate with the credentials they already have (their domain login). This is… Continue reading PAM for Windows
The secret to the Uber economy is wealth inequality – Quartz
There is no denying the seductive nature of convenience—or the cold logic of businesses that create new jobs, whatever quality they may be. But the notion that brilliant young programmers are forging a newfangled “instant gratification” economy is a falsehood. Instead, it is a rerun of the oldest sort of business: middlemen insinuating themselves between… Continue reading The secret to the Uber economy is wealth inequality – Quartz
Playing With My Son — The Message — Medium
In the days leading up to his birth, I’d jolt awake in a cold sweat from nightmares of raising a six-year-old athlete, begging me to go outside to play football or baseball or some other dreaded physical activity. Crisis averted. via Playing With My Son. I wish I hadn’t gotten rid of all my old… Continue reading Playing With My Son — The Message — Medium
An immigration lawyer reviews Paddington | Free Movement
Incidentally, for offering a home to Paddington — or harbouring him, as the Home Office would have it — Mr and Mrs Brown could potentially face prosecution under section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971, entitled “Assisting unlawful immigration to member State”. The maximum sentence is 14 years. via An immigration lawyer reviews Paddington.