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Reads far and wide ā 112 sources in 90 days
Why Texas barbecue is cut on wood above all other surfaces.
Those giant wooden blocks at Texas barbecue joints have a fascinating history
Chopping blocks are essential to Texas barbecue. Learn how their design evolved ā and why historic meat markets still use them.
houstonchronicle.com
Some very good news for your feed
Luna, a Dog Who Was Lost in Yellowstone for a Month, Is Found Safe
A 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua mix, Luna lost half her weight but was otherwise healthy after several weeks in Yellowstone National Park.
nytimes.com
Happy book launch to Jacob and Brett! š
The Multnomah Whiskey Library Is Out With a Boozy Textbook
āThe book is the shorthand for everything you would need to know to work at the Whiskey Library.ā
wweek.com
I think itās probably more fun to work at a haunted attraction than walk through one. Iām not a fan of the jump scare.
I Have Run Outdoor Haunts for More Than a Decade. Here Is What Goes on Behind the Scenes.
A veteran of the scare industry explains how actors prepare in the dark, the strict protocols for physical contact, and what it really takes to keep terrified visitors safe in spooky outdoor haunts.
outsideonline.com
The generic version of certain medications may not be as identical to name brand as they claim. āSubstandard Generic Drugs ā Threats to Patient Safety and National Securityā New England Journal of Medicine | March 18, 2026
nejm.org
I had forgotten that the French spelling of Putin was Poutine.
Marine Le Pen peut-elle vraiment rompre avec Poutine ?
Entre lāUkraine et la Russie, enquĆŖte dans les coulisses sur le grand Ć©cart du Rassemblement national
legrandcontinent.eu
Iād refuse it too.
A Remote Employee Refused 160 Webcam Photos a Day. Her Employer Fired Her
A New Jersey lawsuit alleges a longtime remote employee was fired after refusing webcam monitoring that would photograph her every three minutes.
inc.com
Iām not surprised; I think āthe city where young people go to retireā (or live well on less money) is no longer Portlandās reality and hasnāt been for some time.
Surprising number of Gen Z Oregonians eyeing the exit, poll says
Voters are frustrated with high taxes and housing costs, a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive found.
oregonlive.com
Whatās your producer switch?
Leland Sklar Reveals Origins of His 'Producer Switch' That Does Nothing, Explains What Makes a Good Producer
'There are some producers I've worked with that I still have no idea if they know what's going on in the studio, but they've made great records.'
ultimate-guitar.com
Iām glad this mathematician left pro football before the concussions would have ended his academic career.
The Former NFL Lineman Who Solved a Decades-Old Math Problem
John Urschel gave up his career with the Baltimore Ravens to study math at MIT.
wsj.com
Thereās a lot of buzz about a pilot who flew a plane beneath the Hawthorne Bridge yesterday, but heās a small fry compared to this guy in ā89 who went beneath FIVE bridges in one swoop.
Feds hunt bridge-buzzing pilot - UPI Archives
The Federal Aviation Administration searched Thursday for the pilot of a single engine plane who buzzed over and under five of Portland
upi.com
Locksport: my new hobby? š
How I Became a Lock Picker
For those who appreciate ālocksport,ā a well-crafted lock may be more interesting than whatever it locks up.
newyorker.com
A sweet weekend itinerary in my home region.
36 Hours in the Finger Lakes, N.Y.
Enjoy peak foliage season in this upstate New York region, which offers waterfall hikes, farm-to-table restaurants and a famous wine trail.
nytimes.com
Letās talk about nurse staffing ratio laws today because Christine Drazan would like to remove them. My mother was a nurse for 45 years in a small community hospital in upstate New York. They did not have ratios. She would often support 12 patients for 8 hours by herself. Thatās five minutes per patient per hour for folks who just had heart attacks, heart surgery, etc. She was afraid to use the bathroom *her entire shift* because it might mean a patient could die. It was not good.
ORS 441.765 ā Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses
As used in this section, āunitā means a hospital unit as defined by the chief executive officer of the hospital or theā¦
oregon.public.law
Good god are we still actually debating this? Just ban the carriages and be done with it. If the horse deaths didnāt matter at least a childās should.
Year of the Horse
After a young tourist was killed in a Central Park carriage accident this summer, the City Council is considering whether to ban horse-drawn carriages forever.
newyorker.com
If you hear a murder of crows cawing wildly, itās worth looking around to see what theyāre warning you of. (Today it was a large hawk.)
How Do Crows Warn Each Other About Dangerous Predators - Earth of Birds
On quiet mornings in my neighborhood, I often see crows perched on telephone wires, scanning the ground. Suddenly, their calm breaks: sharp cries fill the
earthofbirds.com
Does sad music make you feel (1) peaceful and nostalgic or (2) deeply dark beyond measurable despair?
Why Some People Love Sad Music ā And Others Donāt
Called the āparadox of pleasurable sadness,ā sad music tends to evoke nostalgia and wonder in some people.
theswaddle.com
Bring back the pen pals āļø
Youāve Got Mail ā and a New Friend
Pen pals ā ones youāve never met in person ā are part of the revival of all things analog. There are even matchmakers prepared to find you one.
nytimes.com
Requesting research participantsā time and specialized opinion for zero remuneration is unethical when the researchers are well-funded.
The ethical anatomy of payment for research participants - Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy
In contrast to most publications on the ethics of paying research subjects, which start by identifying and analyzing major ethical concerns raised by the practice (in particular, risks of undue inducement and exploitation) and end with a set ofāmore or less well-justifiedāethical recommendations for using payment schemes immune to these problems, this paper offers a systematic, principle-based ethical analysis of the practice. It argues that researchers have a prima facie moral obligation to off
link.springer.com
We have a neighborhood barred owl that hoots and swoops between trees at night, striking fear into the squirrels and small birds. Seems like a regular apex predator, I didnāt realize he was on death row.
Oregon begins killing barred owls in push to save the northern spotted owl
The state could kill up to 350 barred owls in the Elliott State Research Forest over the coming year, as federal agencies also kill the invasive bird.
klcc.org
Epstein-Barr virus infections are associated with a disproportionate number of head and neck cancer cases. Iām still not over this information.
These infections are behind 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide, study finds
Roughly 2.2 million new cancer cases worldwide could be traced back to these two very common infections, a new study found.
usatoday.com
Once upon a time, good design was beloved and prioritized over making things as cheap as possible. Behold this sleek and stylish ferry that took passengers between WA and Victoria, BC.
MV Kalakala: Remembering Washingtonās Most Beloved Ferry - Lakedale
Explore the legend and lore of MV Kalakalaāa unique highlight of Washingtonās rich maritime history!
lakedale.com
Well, this isnāt looking good.
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of āunknownā infection | CNN
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.
cnn.com
More canaries in the AI coal mine have stopped singing their song.
I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken
The industryās approach to safety will guarantee more failures unless something changes.
theatlantic.com
Apparently Prescott Bush, father of George H Bush, may have robbed the grave of Native American leader Geronimo and took his skull for the Skull and Bones society of Yale.
Geronimoās Heirs Sue Secret Yale Society Over His Skull (Published 2009)
Skull and Bones, a secret society at Yale with ties to the Bush family, is accused of robbing Geronimoās grave in 1918 and keeping his skull in a glass case ever since.
nytimes.com
Sweden šøšŖ says itās ok to ghost the ghost callers this Halloween š
Swedenās solution to stop spam callers: Be ruder!
Authorities are urging residents to forget good manners and hang up on suspicious callers.
popsci.com
This album is great.
Will Ferrell's Son Magnus Releases New EP 'Groove Therapy' āĀ and It's Really Good
Magnus Ferrell, the son of comedy legend Will Ferrell, ha...
complex.com
Would you retire by 40 and would it go as you planned?
4 Years of Early Retirement ā Is It What I Imagined? - Financial Mechanic
I can't believe it has been four years since I last set an alarm clock to wake up for an early team meeting. It's been four years since I handed in my notice to my job and planned to travel the world with no home base-- indefinitely. And it's been a year since I wrote
financialmechanic.com
New York wealth: buying a rooftop cottage in the city so you can pretend you live in the country.
In N.Y.C.ās West Village, a Rooftop āCottageā Is For Sale
The asking price for the unique property, which sits atop a six-story brick co-op in a former warehouse, is $10.5 million.
nytimes.com
Cancer may not be as random as previously believed. New research explores a link between cancer incidence and illness history.
1 in 8 cancer cases linked to common infections, new research finds
More than 626,000 Americans are projected to die from cancer this year
independent.co.uk
The news is very bad lately. But the local food scene is very good.
Where to Eat in Portland, Ore., Right Now
The dining capital of the Pacific Northwest remains one of Americaās great culinary cities.
nytimes.com
I never felt valued as an equal when living in France. In fact, the sexism was dramatically worse than Iāve experienced in the United States, which was a sad revelation and large motivation to leave.
Eiffel Tower management under fire after decision to hide female staff
One-day strike called after Paris landmark agreed to keep women out of sight for visit by Hindu group
theguardian.com
Cornell, a womanās hell. Not a good look for upstate New York.
Cornell rarely expels students in sex assault cases | Exclusive
A third of undergraduate women say they've been sexually assaulted. But on average, Cornell reported expelling just one attacker per year.
usatoday.com
New heart structure just dropped
I discovered a new structure in the heart ā just by looking closely
Our finding was remarkable because it had remained hidden within one of the best-studied organs in medical history.
statnews.com
What is Swiss neutrality? A current topic of Swiss debate.
Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutrality
Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.
dw.com
The bad guys of health insurance are detailed in this 2024 article and itās not a good look. Appeal every denial. Everything insurance is negotiable.
Inside the Company Helping Americaās Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Treatments
When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.
propublica.org
Partifulās founders are Palantir alums, which is additional fuel for my Paperless Post preference against current fashion.
Wait, Partifulās Founders Worked at Palantir?
The RSVP app was started by alumni of the controversial firm thatās helping Trump track and deport immigrants.
thecut.com
A history of the tiki bar from 2016.
Let's Talk Tiki Bars: Harmless Fun Or Exploitation?
These faux-Polynesian bars first became popular in the 1960s. Now, they're making a comeback. But some Pacific Islanders say there is a darker side to these downtown slices of paradise.
npr.org
How many women must be casualties of āpromising young menā? Cornell, once famous for its suicides, is now famous for shielding seven rapists from the legal consequences of their actions. I am glad that high school Beth read the signs and decided not to apply.
EDITORIAL | Cornell Wonāt, We Will
The Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies.
cornellsun.com
This article was a wild read. I did not know Beck was a Scientologist, a shitty boyfriend, nor a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
Losing Beck
His acclaimed album, Sea Change, was inspired by a breakup. For his ex-partner, it was the story of how the Church of Scientology took over his life.
vulture.com
Long term melatonin use has been linked to a huge increase in heart failure, even when controlling for insomnia. As someone who used melatonin 3-4 times a week for long periods, this is a scary and extremely important correlation to note. I hope my frequent use of magnesium has helped keep my heart intact. ā¤ļøāš©¹
Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk
People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study. The findings do not prove melatonin causes heart problems, but they raise new questions about the safety of taking the popular sleep supplement for extended periods.
sciencedaily.com
āNot all [birds] who wander are lost.ā
Are Vagrant Birds Lost, or Pioneers? For Clues, Researchers Look to the Farallones.
A recent study could change our assumptions about why birds show up out of the blue.
baynature.org
The Finger Lakes win a spot on this list of 25 best new hotel restaurants across the globe.
The 25 Best Hotel Restaurants in the Worldāand Why You Should Go Now
Luxury properties are doubling down on exceptional food and drink. Here are 12 of the worldās hottest hotel restaurants and barsāand the reasons to go now.
travelandleisure.com
Meet me in Tupper Lake. āThis Small Upstate New York Town Is One of the East Coastās Most Underrated Destinations for Stargazingā January 2026
This Small Upstate New York Town Is One of the East Coastās Most Underrated Destinations for Stargazing
Tupper Lake might be tiny, but this small upstate New York town is making a name for itself in the growing world of noctourism with epic stargazing and nighttime activities.
travelandleisure.com
Iāve been learning so much in Iowa this week. š½š¦
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Corn has taken the heat for recent Midwest summer humidityāunjustly, according to corn experts
scientificamerican.com
Exciting new research shows the promise of tear testing for multiple health conditions.
Our tears hold secrets about cancer, Parkinsonās, and Alzheimerās
Eye swabs, bioassays, and even smart contact lenses can pick up biomarkers for various conditions
cen.acs.org
An article with some delightfully Canadian insults about Albertaās separatist movement. āAlberta Separatists Forgot to Build a Cultureā August 24 2026
Alberta Separatists Forgot to Build a Culture
Independence movements usually have more to them than economic grievances
thewalrus.ca
This 100 year old lodge looks nice on a beautiful glacial lake in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington.
An iconic Pacific Northwest lodge celebrates 100 years in the rainforests of Olympic National Park
The historic Washington lodge will host a full day of free activities including canoe races, a salmon bake and performances from members of local tribes.
oregonlive.com
Unlike the author, I feel pretty confident that dog parenting is a lot easier than raising a human child, even despite Aubieās health challenges this year. Though my friend Lauren has saidāseveral timesāthat her two year old son and Aubie have identical personalities, so I could be wrong!
A San Francisco Dog Mom Makes the Case That Dogs Are Children Too
The parent of a long-haired shepherd argues that these cuddly nonhumans are children too.
altaonline.com
I have been perpetually exhausted since getting Covid and subsequently, sleep apnea. Itās nice to know Iām not alone, but itās terrible to be sleep deprived and exhausted every day.
Why Canāt Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
theatlantic.com
