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Saturday, February 4, 2023
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- globalhappiness.org×2 newsletters·via Neil Pasrichaupdate subscription preferences
#981 Saying yes whenever you’re asked if you want cheese and bacon
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- my 8 rules to pulling it off · globalhappiness.org ×2
- why did I get this? · globalhappiness.org ×2
- Sign up right here · globalhappiness.org ×2
- nl.nytimes.com×2 newsletters·via The New York TimesDemocrats Overhaul Party’s Primary Calendar, Upending a Political TraditionThe proposal radically reshapes the way the party picks its presidential nominees, putting more racially diverse states at the front of the line.
For You: Muscle Cars, Balaclavas and Fists: How the Scorpions Rolled Through Memphis
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- Disney World Workers Reject Contract OfferUnions that represent about 32,000 full-time workers said the vote was overwhelmingly against the proposal, which would have raised pay by at least $1 an hour per year. · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- What’s the Correct Color of Bees? In Austria, It’s a Toxic Topic.In the Austrian state of Carinthia, where the law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication. · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- Bob Born, Who Brought Marshmallow Peeps to the Masses, Dies at 98By mechanizing and greatly expanding production, he made the gooey yellow chicks an Easter favorite and a pop-culture phenomenon. · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- Metal Detector Hobbyist Finds a 500-Year-Old Pendant Linked to Henry VIIIResearchers say the jewelry, found in a field outside Birmingham, England, is an extraordinary piece of treasure. · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- mckinsey.com×2 newsletters·via McKinsey & CompanyBlack-owned businesses are crucial to America’s long-term prosperity, but they face long-time challenges. How can McKinsey’s Next 1B accelerator help create a more inclusive environment for Black entrepreneurs?
How to support Black business owners
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- Our contribution will help the Black Economic Development Fund invest in Black-owned financial institutions, businesses, real estate developers, and anchor institutions across the US. · mckinsey.com ×2
- Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions · mckinsey.com ×2
- The right business ecosystems can mitigate or negate the effects of structural obstacles to business building for Black business owners—and add $290 billion in business equity. · mckinsey.com ×2
- Black beauty consumers and brands face deep challenges when it comes to equity. Removing those barriers can lead to greater opportunity for everyone in the industry. · mckinsey.com ×2
- newsitems.substack.com×2 newsletters·via News Items by John EllisStart trial
Strategery.
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- John Ellis · newsitems.substack.com ×2
- mckinsey.com×2 newsletters·via McKinsey HighlightsLeaders need clarity on what works to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our 2023 report shows success factors that contributed to significant, quantifiable, scalable, and sustainable DEI impact.
Where does the world go from here?
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- As a strategic partner to the World Economic Forum, McKinsey engaged with Davos 2023 participants to identify impact-oriented solutions that can help contribute to a better world. · mckinsey.com ×2
- Interviews with more than 100 chief human resources officers and people leaders reveal how the HR operating model is changing to drive value in a volatile business environment. · mckinsey.com ×2
- AI tools can help executives avoid biases in decisions, pull insights out of oceans of data, and make strategic choices more quickly. And that’s just the beginning. · mckinsey.com ×2
- It’s too big to ignore—yet its future is far from certain. Companies need to dip a toe in the water and plan to take the plunge should developments warrant. · mckinsey.com ×2
- nl.nytimes.com×2 newsletters·via The New York Times1.4 to 2.7 milligrams per pound
Running: Ironman outside of Kona
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- Ironman officially announced · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- Get The New York Times app · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- a comprehensive review · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- Subscribe to The Times · nl.nytimes.com ×2
- newsitems.substack.com×2 newsletters·via News Items by John EllisAmericans are least satisfied with the nation’s moral and ethical climate (20%), the way income and wealth are distributed (24%), and the size and influence of major corporations (27%)
Weekend Edition.
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- Upgrade to paid · newsitems.substack.com ×2
- John Ellis · newsitems.substack.com ×2
- globalhappiness.org×2 newsletters·via Neil PasrichaSign up to get your daily awesome right here
#982 When you have been overstimulated all day but need to get your hair cut and your stylist notices and lets you sit in glorious, comfortable...
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- update subscription preferences · globalhappiness.org ×2
- Long, confortable silences · globalhappiness.org ×2
- why did I get this? · globalhappiness.org ×2
- noahpinion.substack.com·via Noahpinionreassigned its most aggressive diplomat
You are now living through Cold War 2
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- repression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang · noahpinion.substack.com
- stepped up its military intrusions · noahpinion.substack.com
- the U.S. finally shot it down · noahpinion.substack.com
- you can see the general trend · noahpinion.substack.com
- spytalk.substack.com·via News from SpyTalkJonathan Broder
Frenemies: US-Israel Spy Strains Emerge Over Iran
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- named Israel · spytalk.substack.com
- Start trial · www.spytalk.co
- reportedly · spytalk.substack.com
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- wnyc.org·via Gothamist DailyRikers reports first death in 2023 of person in custody, after deadliest year in quarter century
Rikers reports first death in 2023 of person in custody, after deadliest year in quarter century
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- Explore an artistic tribute to the historic Black press and more things to do this week in NYC · wnyc.org
- Some takeaways for the NYPD, law enforcement and society after Tyre Nichols’ death · wnyc.org
- A state senator heard he was banned from MSG. So he tried to go to a Knicks game. · wnyc.org
- As Sayreville, NJ mourns slain councilwoman, community remains without answers · wnyc.org
- eater.com·via PUNCHcult Friulian producer
5 Things to Drink and Read This Weekend
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- Al Sotack's Brainstorm · eater.com
- Fred Jerbis Fernet 25 · eater.com
- six bottled cocktails · eater.com
- Bee’s Knees cocktail · eater.com
- lucianjames.com·via Lucian JamesBreathe In (Carmen Rizzo Remix)
The Kō Strategies No.1: MELT
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- The Creative Habit, · lucianjames.com
- Oblique Strategies · lucianjames.com
- Shibukawa Shunkai · lucianjames.com
- Nakahara Nantenbō · lucianjames.com
- ana.informz.net·via ANA What's HappeningFour Challenges Facing Retailers Today and How to Overcome Them
Upcoming Events and Trending Content
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- Save Big and Purchase the 2023 ANA Conference Annual Pass! · ana.informz.net
- ANA Brand Masters Conference, Presented by Walmart Connect · ana.informz.net
- ANA Brands for Humanity Conference: Leaders of Impact · ana.informz.net
- Advertising Production: What Marketers Need to Know · ana.informz.net
- davidcummings.org·via David Cummings on StartupsThinking EBITDA Multiples for SaaS at Scale
[New post] Thinking EBITDA Multiples for SaaS at Scale
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- David Cummings on Startups · davidcummings.org
- Cable Cowboy John Malone · www.goodreads.com
- Powered by WordPress.com · wordpress.com
- Rule of 40 Valuations · davidcummings.org
- visualcapitalist.com·via Visual CapitalistThe Top Online Music Services in the U.S. by Monthly Users
Ranked | Top Online Music Services in the U.S. by Monthly Users 🎼
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- Visualizing Population Density Patterns in Six Countries · visualcapitalist.com
- Mapped: The World's Countries Compared by 20 Key Metrics · visualcapitalist.com
- >> Find Out How Potash Is Vital To Food Security · visualcapitalist.com
- Animation: Global Life Expectancy (1950-2021) · visualcapitalist.com
- forbes.com·via Forbes | Checks & Imbalances"TikTok CEO To Testify Before Congress Amid Growing Concerns Of Privacy, National Security, Child Exploitation"
Hunter Biden's Art Price Tag Is 'Pretty Much Unheard Of'
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- "The Latest Controversy Surrounding Trump's Businesses—Though What He's Doing Is Totally Legal" · forbes.com
- "Inside ChatGPT’s Breakout Moment And The Race To Put AI To Work" · forbes.com
- Silk started to preserve the legacy of her sister Diamond · forbes.com
- Sen. Ton Cotton (R-Ark.) bought $5,800 worth of books · forbes.com
- theskimm.com·via theSkimmTake this quiz to start your free 14-day trial
Daily Skimm Weekend: I'm a seasoned professional
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- Noom’s weight management program · theskimm.com
- See our full sponsor agreement · theskimm.com
- Black maternal health crisis · theskimm.com
- Black Visionary Voices list · theskimm.com
- url3396.theinformation.com·via Jon Steinberg‘I’m Like a Guinea Pig—I’ll Take Anything’: An Explosion of Supplements Hits Tech’s Kitchen Counters
Silicon Valley's Latest Invention: The Supplement Stack
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- ‘We Just Have to Keep Winning’: A Sonos Executive With a Colorful History Goes to War Against Google · url3396.theinformation.com
- Know Thy Selfie: A Journey Into the Uncanny Valley of AI-Generated Avatars · url3396.theinformation.com
- Substack writer Kyla Scanlon · url3396.theinformation.com
- The New York Times Magazine · url3396.theinformation.com
- roundhillinvestments.com·via Roundhill InvestmentsSports Betting, iGaming
Roundhill Roundup: Meta Rallies + Entain's Record Quarter
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- Sports Betting, iGaming · roundhillinvestments.com
- Matthew Kanterman, CFA · roundhillinvestments.com
- Matthew's Take: · roundhillinvestments.com
- Matthew's Take: · roundhillinvestments.com
- royalmedia.com·via Bank Automation NewsGrasshopper Bank’s chief digital officer joins Bank Automation Summit US 2023
Apple cloud, payments revenue doubles in Q1
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- By The Numbers: 46% of banking customers rely more on digital tools · royalmedia.com
- Splash Financial, FairPlay team up to eliminate decisioning biases · royalmedia.com
- FIS’s job cuts reach 2,600 as fintech giant’s review continues · royalmedia.com
- Why the most essential element of digital banking is human · royalmedia.com
- read.substack.com·via Substack Reads“I lost $200K of my own money trying to start a business”
Substack Reads: Fighting for education, the death of the canon, and unscrollable formats
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- Six ways hybrid work is changing our attention · read.substack.com
- Pieces of String Too Small to Use · read.substack.com
- The International Correspondent · read.substack.com
- For Dear Life with Maggie Smith · read.substack.com
- gettheelevator.com·via ELEVATORWant to Boost Your Happiness? Buy Experiences, Not Material Possessions
ELEVATOR | 02.04.23
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- Nothing, Forever Is an Endless Seinfeld Episode Generated by AI · gettheelevator.com
- Use code ELEVATOR at checkout to get 25% off your first order. · gettheelevator.com
- An Okie Onion Burger Crawl Nearly 100 Years in the Making · gettheelevator.com
- The Latest Innovation in Nicotine: Cotton Mouth · gettheelevator.com
- fastcompany.com·via Fast Company CompassThis startup aims to green broadband deserts with an old-school idea: Get customers to pay for the network up front
High performers are sometimes punished with more work. Here’s how to avoid getting quiet promoted
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- ‘Freewater,’ the book that won the Newbery Medal this week, could quickly be banned in Florida schools · fastcompany.com
- Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment (Expires 2/7/2023) · fastcompany.com
- High performers are sometimes punished with more work. Here’s how to avoid getting quiet promoted · fastcompany.com
- Thinking about ditching your gas stove for an induction cooktop? Try one out for free first · fastcompany.com
- themarkup.org·via Julia Angwinquantifying how much Google was boosting its own products
Journalistic Lessons for the Algorithmic Age
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- criminal risk scores were biased against Black defendants · www.propublica.org
- Congress to introduce bills to outlaw self-preferencing · themarkup.org
- how Facebook allowed discriminatory advertising · www.propublica.org
- companies to stop selling precise location data · themarkup.org
- anandwrites.substack.com·via Anand Giridharadas from The InkAnand Giridharadas
A few reads, a few thousands leaves
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- fritz.substack.com·via Asian Century StocksHaw Par Corporation update (HPAR SP)
The best recent posts on Asian Century Stocks
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- Portfolio update January 2023 · fritz.substack.com
- Asian Century Stocks · www.asiancenturystocks.com
- Deep-dive 2023-01 · fritz.substack.com
- Michael Fritzell · fritz.substack.com
- syncretica.substack.com·via Alex Turnbull from Syncreticaresearchers from University College London
I knew it, you knew it, here is the data
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- average size of an erect penis · syncretica.substack.com
- smallpenisenergy@getalife.com · syncretica.substack.com
- Klement on Investing · syncretica.substack.com
- Joachim Klement · syncretica.substack.com
- newsletter.designtaxi.com·via DesignTAXISoothe-n-Sleep White Noise Machine Enjoy 10 soothing sounds from this compact sleep machine with timer, noise detection, and lasts 23 hours of use on one charge
Climate-controlled highway welcomes only bicycles as wheels; Special contact lenses prevent dry eyes with wearer’s blinks; Grass is the new green building material; Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew aboard spacecraft; Affordable pressure-sensing gloves aim to prevent stillbirth sans ultrasound; Black T-shirt made from wooden waste is dyed with it too
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- Birdwatchers Show How To Turn Overripe Food Waste Into Sushi For Winged Visitors · newsletter.designtaxi.com
- Growing Faster Than Wood, Grass Is Being Turned Into New Green Building Material · newsletter.designtaxi.com
- Affordable Pressure-Sensing Gloves Aim To Prevent Stillbirths Without Ultrasound · newsletter.designtaxi.com
- Climate-Controlled Highway Stretching 57 Miles Welcomes Only Bikes As Wheels · newsletter.designtaxi.com
- wired.com·via WIRED ClassicsThe idea of a synthetic experience uploaded to the mind has been a sci-fi fantasy forever. New brain-computer interfaces are making it nonfiction—very slowly.
Where people end and machines begin
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- I had inadvertently adopted the Cartesian philosophy of body-mind dualism. A new leg showed me otherwise. · wired.com
- Automation is reaching more companies, imperiling some jobs and changing the nature of others. · wired.com
- For writer, professor, and self-proclaimed cyborg Donna Haraway, we are already assimilated. · wired.com
- Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes unlimited access to wired.com plus free stickers! · wired.com
- newyorktimes.com·via NYTimes.commyaccount.nytimes.com
The New York Times Delivery Notification
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- California Notices · www.nytimes.com
- Account Login · newyorktimes.com
- Help Center · newyorktimes.com
- bloombergbusiness.com·via Bloomberg New Economystrategic military advantage
Defense offshoring
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- Subscribe to Bloomberg.com · bloombergbusiness.com
- central bank loans · bloombergbusiness.com
- missile production · bloombergbusiness.com
- lithium dominance · bloombergbusiness.com
- join1440.com·via 1440 Daily Digest7 common mistakes when hiring one so you can get back to the balance that matters most.
Jobs Surge, Space Ice, and the Most Romantic Restaurants
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- Wanted Italian mafia fugitive found living as a pizza chef in France. · join1440.com
- US secretary of state postpones trip to China following spy balloon. · join1440.com
- New Jersey councilwoman shot and killed in attack outside of home. · join1440.com
- Suspect in disappearance of Dallas Zoo tamarin monkeys arrested. · join1440.com
- www.stormskiing.com·via The Storm Skiing JournalThe Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
Podcast #115: Snowbasin Vice President & General Manager Davy Ratchford
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- Mountain Collective · skiing.substack.com
- skiing@substack.com · skiing.substack.com
- Follow on Instagram · skiing.substack.com
- Follow on Twitter · skiing.substack.com