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The Ezra Klein Podcast with Theda Skocpol 2016-03-10 5:48 PM

Ezra Klein’s new podcast might not have a proper website to facilitate linking, but this conversation with Theda Skocpol on “how political ... read more

25 Songs That Tell Us Where Advertising Is Going 2016-03-10 4:07 PM

The latest New York Times arts and culture journalism —OR— an advertisement for Spotify?

Clickbait Headline at The New York Times 2016-03-07 11:28 PM

When they say, “Mac ‘Ransomware’ Attack Exposes Vulnerability of Apple Users,” they really mean ‘Ransomware’ Attack Exposes Vulnerability ... read more

Competing Interests on Encryption Divide Top Obama Officials 2016-03-06 10:54 AM

Interesting look into internal factions of the federal government. For instance, Ashton B. Carter’s (the Secretary of Defense) position is ... read more

Bipartisan Call for FBI to End Secrecy Pacts Over Stingray Cellphone Tracking 2016-02-28 10:58 PM

The FBI doesn’t exactly look an organization ready for the responsibility which comes with backdoors to encrypted phones.

Inside the GOP Implosion and the War to Stop Trump 2016-02-28 12:13 AM

Josh Marshall compares Donald Trump and the current disorders of the Republican Party to technical debt, “It’s a build up of what we might ... read more

2016-02-26 5:46 PM

iPad portrait mode? Play Ball!

Telltale Shadow Effects 2016-02-25 5:23 PM

There’s something amusing about visiting the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee webpage for their upcoming FBiOS hearing with Apple (i.e., ... read more

The U.S. has Gone F&*%ing Mad 2016-02-25 10:50 AM

A Good Muffin Doesn’t Have to Be Bad for You 2016-02-24 1:15 AM

“As long as the oven is hot, the batter is thick and the leavening is strong, perfect muffins are within the reach of any home cook.” – ... read more