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My Restaurant Was the Greatest Show of Excess You’d Ever Seen, and It Almost Killed Me
When the chefs of Joe Beef in Montreal gave up alcohol, their whole restaurant changed.
Coast Guard Officer Plotted to Kill Democrats and Journalists, Prosecutors Say
A cache of weapons was recovered from the home of Christopher P. Hasson, a Coast Guard lieutenant and self-described white nationalist. A court filing called him a domestic terrorist.
Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality
The administration is responding in part to a reported hanging of a young gay man in Iran, Trump’s top geopolitical foe.
University of Chicago Policy Forum: Building on the Chicago Approach to Economics | Becker Friedman Institute
Hosted By: “Economics is judged ultimately by how well it helps to understand the world and how well we can help improve it.” - Gary Becker
Mithril Capital promised to be the "capstone" to Peter Thiel’s investment empire. It ended up as a major distraction.
A dozen former employees, investors in the fund, and other people close to the matter describe an investment firm in disarray.
France Leclerc on Instagram: “One of the most amazing sights in Antarctica is its ice, some of it in deep shades of blue. #antarctica #ice #blueice #blue #iceberg…”
69 Likes, 0 Comments - France Leclerc (@franceleclerc) on Instagram: “One of the most amazing sights in Antarctica is its ice, some of it in deep shades of blue.…”
NBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africa
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NBA is bringing a pro league to Africa. The Basketball Africa League, a new collaboration between the NBA and the sport's global governing body FIBA, was announced Saturday. The initial plan is for the 12-team league to...
Colin Camerer
Predict this will be huge, eventually. NBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africa
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Oregon Decision Neuroscience Symposium | The Center for Translational Neuroscience
Translate knowledge from basic neuroscience and apply it to improve well-being, promote resilience, and mitigate the effects of early adverse experiences.
For a Black Mathematician, What It’s Like to Be the ‘Only One’
Fewer than 1 percent of doctorates in math are awarded to African-Americans. Edray Goins, who earned one of them, found the upper reaches of the math world a challenging place.
Are cognitive biases universal across cultures? – The Behavioral Lens
A comparison between Kenyan residents and Western subjects
T & C Chen Center for Social and Decision Neuroscience Symposium
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Colin Camerer
0ne day social neuroscience mini-conference @Caltech @ChenInstitute this Friday 11-330. Open to all but pls register to help us plan. neuroscience.caltech.edu/events/84765 powerhouse lineup is @orielf @thepsychologist @parkinsoncm
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In Bid to Conquer Oscars, Netflix Mobilizes Savvy Campaigner and Huge Budget
Lisa Taback, who worked with Harvey Weinstein on awards campaigns for best picture winners like “The Artist” and “The King’s Speech,” is in charge of the lavish effort behind “Roma.”
Deported parents may lose kids to adoption, investigation finds
"We have the kids in the U.S. and the parents down in Central America, and now they'll bring all these child welfare agencies into play... It's just a recipe for disaster."
Shopping in Pyongyang, and Other Adventures in North Korean Capitalism
Far from the stereotype of total economic isolation, the black market has brought a surprising degree of modernity and consumerism — for some.
Jazzjitlada on Instagram: “Love😘🥰💐❤️❤️❤️❤️”
36 Likes, 5 Comments - Jazzjitlada (@jazz_sing) on Instagram: “Love😘🥰💐❤️❤️❤️❤️”
These Women Joined Facebook To Follow Their Crushes. Now They’re Using Their Skills To Expose Abusive Police.
Women in Sudan have transformed Facebook groups initially set up to spill the tea on their love lives to expose members of the security forces abusing their power — and are now at the heart of protests sweeping the country.