Classic Schlock

How To Block Online Tracking, Why Facebook Is Beating The FBI At Facial Recognition, Why British Plugs Are Better Than All Other Plugs, How Dangerous Is Licking A Batter-Covered Spoon?, Brazil's Secret History Of Southern Hospitality, Why Classic Rock Isn't What It Used To Be The Daily Digg Tuesday, July 8, 2014 1) STEAL YOUR FRIEND'S WIFI How To Block Online Tracking psmag.com Many companies track your behavior and request information about you without explicitly asking for your permission. Here's how to combat the trackers. FACE/OFF Why Facebook Is Beating The FBI At Facial Recognition theverge.com This summer the FBI will deploy its shiny new facial recognition system: Next Generation Identification. But don't worry, Facebook is still much better at picking out your mug. AND WE STILL WON'T ADOPT THE METRIC SYSTEM Why British Plugs Are Better Than All Other Plugs digg.com British plugs come with a surprising number of safety features. HAVE YOUR CAKE BATTER AND EAT IT TOO How Dangerous Is Licking A Batter-Covered Spoon? modernfarmer.com Brownie batter is great, but getting salmonella from eating that batter? Not so great. GOING TO EXTREMES Brazil's Secret History Of Southern Hospitality narrative.ly After the American Civil War, some 7,000 Confederates set sail for Brazil. Their Dixie-loving descendants represent one of the most curious cultures in the modern world. CLASSIC SCHLOCK Why Classic Rock Isn't What It Used To Be fivethirtyeight.com Led Zeppelin is classic rock. So are Mötley Crüe and Ozzy Osbourne. But what about U2 or Nirvana? As a child of the 1990s, I never doubted that any of these bands were classic rock, even though it may be shocking for many to hear. And then I heard Green Day's "American Idiot" on a classic rock station a few weeks ago, and I was shocked. Read more on Digg.com → GREEN ENERGY Lightning strikes early Monday morning, July 7, 2014, north of Gillette, Wyo. According to the National Weather Service, there was about of 0.08 inches of precipitation and the forecast is predicting more showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. Credit: AP Photo/Gillette News Record, Daniel Brenner Digg for iPhone & iPad   •   Twitter   •   Facebook digg.com   •   Unsubscribe © 2014 News.me Inc. 416 West 13th Street #203, NY, NY 10014