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Trend predictions & a trip down memory lane

The Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. 2010s trends are making a comeback, with elements like music and fashion becoming popular again.
  2. Different trends from the 2010s include Indie Tumblr kids, Hyperfeminine style, Vaporwave, and a phase with moustaches and big glasses.
  3. Predictions for future trends include matte makeup and heavier eye looks in fashion, resurgence of pop DJs in music, colorful and experiential food trends, and a return to VSCO filters in social media aesthetics.

Polymath Engineer Weekly #66

Polymath Engineer Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Food
  1. Expression evaluation in fundamental physics involves complex and deep questions.
  2. To become a billionaire, the social and economic environment you are in matters significantly.
  3. Database schema migrations in Postgres can be challenging but important for system updates.

Paryushana and Jainism

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Jainism is one of the world's most peaceful religions, emphasizing non-violence and truth.
  2. Jainism believes in a cyclical cosmic calendar with 24 spiritual teachers and a focus on shedding Karma for reincarnation.
  3. Paryushana is a significant Jain festival that involves fasting, introspection, and seeking forgiveness.
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🇳🇱👑🥕 Koningsdag - Get low in the lowlands!

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Koningsdag is a colorful celebration in the Netherlands centered around their love for the color orange.
  2. Netherlands is known for its liberal society and many inventions like orange carrots, fire hoses, and Bluetooth.
  3. During Koningsdag, Nederlanders dress in orange, enjoy unique foods like pickled herring and stroopwafels, and celebrate with street parties and music.

Noroz, Norouz, Nowruz... Persian New Year

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Nowruz marks the beginning of the year for over 60 million people and is celebrated during the equinox.
  2. The name 'Persian' actually stemmed from the region of Fars in modern-day Iran.
  3. Nowruz celebrations include painting eggs, enjoying special foods like Sabzi Polo Ba Mahi, and watching relevant movies like Taxi Tehran and Persepolis.

23 from '23

Something About Cats • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Favorite new bee-boop computer tool: Mailspring, open-source and customizable.
  2. Favorite new restaurant: Angelo's Pizza in Philadelphia.
  3. Favorite new town: Kyoto, Japan - it lives up to the hype.

A fireball of chaos and internet drama

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 May 20
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Digital technologies have blurred the distinction and meaning of individual places, allowing tasks to be done from anywhere.
  2. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in our relationship with geographic place, with the potential for remote work to reshape urban landscapes.
  3. Remote work flexibility may lead to people moving away from expensive cities and reevaluating the importance of physical proximity to others.

Written in the stars

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Be cautious of apps claiming to read your mind, as they may gather data to create accurate personality profiles.
  2. Some companies like Munchery are paying workers a living wage, setting a positive example in the gig economy.
  3. Susan Miller became a popular internet astrologer, suggesting her success was destined, like it was 'written in the stars.'

~Flawless~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 15
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Musicians discuss surviving in the age of Spotify and review a book on copyright and the Internet.
  2. The line between technology and magic blurs with digital incantations and horoscope bots.
  3. Exploring the reactions and engagements Pope Francis receives on Twitter provides insight into his responses.

What it all means ~in the end.~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 15
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. An artist tracked down their social media connections in 150 cities, revealing insights into weak ties and identity.
  2. Internet media metaphor: Fast food consumption in food deserts sheds light on a modern conundrum.
  3. A man has made 47,000 almost identical grammatical edits on Wikipedia since 2007, highlighting his unique hobby.

<3 break

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Checking email frequently can lead to increased stress levels
  2. Facebook has the technology to stop viral hoaxes, but chooses not to prioritize it
  3. It's important to focus on supporting causes rather than centering conversations around personal experiences

$$$

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Cyberbullying can have long-lasting impacts, even when the victim confronts the bully years later.
  2. LiveLeak gained notoriety for hosting controversial videos, like the beheading of journalist James Foley, refusing removal of graphic content.
  3. When pets become internet memes, they can often overshadow their real-life counterparts in popularity and recognition.

Sorry I'm not sorry

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Ello was a new social media site attempting to compete with Facebook, aiming to free users from its control.
  2. Podcasts have become increasingly popular and polished, shedding their clunky image of the past.
  3. Internet comedy videos like Funny or Die have found success online, but the process of how they make money remains a mystery to many.

R.I.P. society

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Online harassment being framed as a civil rights issue can help change attitudes and behavior.
  2. Charging people to comment on the internet can reduce inflammatory or inappropriate remarks.
  3. Online dating experiences can sometimes lead to unexpected and disappointing encounters.

What's this Notorious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Defending 'clickbait' can actually be about encouraging people to read valuable content on the internet instead of dismissing everything as worthless.
  2. Chefs have a love-hate relationship with Yelp, feeling it has both ruined and supported them, showing a complex dynamic.
  3. Sharing personal content online can lead to unexpected outcomes, like viral success causing unwanted reactions and responses.

Plz see yourself out.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Aaron Brown is not a real person but a creation of artist/programmer Curtis Wallen, who experimented with anonymity online.
  2. Webcam girls are gaining recognition and have their own convention, CammingCon, to legitimize the industry.
  3. Subtweeting can be witty and sharp, like an Oscar Wilde one-liner, if done well.

When a mommy emoji and a daddy emoji love each other very much ...

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. There is a misconception around 'female-friendly' dating apps, showing deeper issues in tech culture.
  2. MTV's 'Catfish' is praised as a thought-provoking reflection on contemporary loneliness and self-image.
  3. The evolution of cooking with technology, from the Kitchen Computer to iPhone apps, presents room for improvement in culinary innovation.

Shame is the ultimate algorithm.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 14
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. #BringBackOurGirls gained significant attention with nearly 1 million tweets, standing out as a new form of 'slacktivism.'
  2. Lacey Spears, a blogger and suspected of her son's murder, manipulated online sympathy by fabricating her son's illness over the years.
  3. The concept of 'trigger warnings' has become widespread online, raising the question if the internet itself is a constant trigger warning.

The Haves and the Havents Part 6

Carefree Sketches • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 22
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Culture is a curation and elaboration of elements from the past, reflecting interactions between the affluent and less affluent.
  2. The rich set aesthetic standards that the poor strive to meet to gain resources and validation.
  3. The Japanese tea ceremony, _chanoyu_, showcases how artisanship is patronized by the wealthy, creating a system where artisans adapt the rich's preferences in new ways.

The Cholesterol Times, Issue #001 -- Research Corruption and More

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Food
  1. Government guidelines for cholesterol and blood pressure may be used to expand the number of people prescribed pharmaceutical drugs.
  2. Corruption in Alzheimer's research and major journal complicity were highlighted.
  3. Cholesterol-lowering drugs may be present in food, emphasizing the importance of natural, whole foods over processed options.

What Can Modern Toxicology Tell Us About Food Toxins and Food Intolerances?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Food
  1. Modern toxicology distinguishes between intrinsic and idiosyncratic adverse reactions to drugs, showing how some drugs are toxic in high doses for everyone, while others like acetaminophen can become toxic based on individual susceptibility.
  2. Food toxicities and intolerances also involve intrinsic toxicity of foods and individual susceptibility factors like nutritional status, intestinal flora, genes, and immunological reactions.
  3. Factors affecting food toxicity include proper food preparation, genetic variations, intestinal flora, nutrient status, and immunological responses - all of which impact the toxicity of various foods.

Is Butter High in AGEs?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Food
  1. Butter may not be as high in AGEs as some sources claim. A study found that whole milk actually contains 40% more CML than butter.
  2. Measuring AGE content in foods using mass spectrometry is more accurate than immunoassays. Mass spectrometry reflects reality, but is more expensive.
  3. Evaporation of milk and certain cooking methods significantly increase AGE content in foods like bread crust and beef, surpassing the AGE levels in butter.

Ăn khế trả bug

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 13
🍲 Food & Drink Food
  1. The post discusses the concept of 'Ăn khế trả bug' which translates to 'biting into a pomegranate and finding a worm' - essentially facing unexpected or negative consequences.
  2. The post includes images and links for sharing on social media platforms like Facebook and email, encouraging engagement and distribution of the content.
  3. The content appears to be shared multiple times, possibly indicating its perceived importance or relevance to the audience.

The city is your oyster

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Oysters were once abundant in New York City, but pollution wiped them out. Now, projects are working to restore oyster reefs, which help prevent erosion and clean the water.
  2. Attending a script reading can be a fun and inspiring experience. Being in a room with talented actors makes you feel the magic of storytelling and the desire for connection.
  3. Spending time with friends and being open to spontaneous events, like a comedy show, can lead to memorable experiences and connections with others.

Dinner dance party

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Taking orders at work can be tricky, especially if those orders could lead to serious consequences. It's important to think about how our actions align with ethics and rights.
  2. Building strong relationships at work can really help you succeed and learn more. Having a good mentor makes navigating the job easier and more rewarding.
  3. Dinner parties with friends can lead to great memories and fun times. It's nice to relax, enjoy good food, and even have a dance party afterward!

Coming soon

Optima & Outliers • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. A new platform or project is launching soon. It's important to stay updated for the latest news.
  2. There is a focus on sharing information through various channels like Facebook and email.
  3. The creator's profile includes a link for more details, encouraging people to subscribe for more content.

A Night in the Linkin' Bedroom

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 12
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Falling into lava is dangerous, but surprisingly, you wouldn't sink. This makes for an interesting discussion about lava's physical properties.
  2. Prices for pizza and subway fares in New York are going up together, showing a connection between the cost of food and transportation in the city.
  3. Research claiming red wine is good for you was found to be fake, highlighting the importance of questioning health studies and their claims.

On iconic lunch spots that smell like public bathrooms

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Food
  1. Some lunch spots can be iconic even if they don't smell great. It shows that popularity is more about the experience than cleanliness.
  2. The Hawk n' Dove was a unique place where different types of people came together. It had a special charm that reflected life on Capitol Hill.
  3. Change is inevitable, and even beloved places have to close or change. It's a reminder to appreciate what we have while we still can.

China: First Impressions

Logos • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 18
🎭️ Culture Food
  1. Beijing is a really big city, and its size can feel overwhelming with wide streets and tall buildings. It's much larger than most cities in the UK.
  2. The pollution is not as bad as expected; sometimes it smells a bit chemical, but it doesn't always impact being outside. However, it can get annoying over time.
  3. There are many parks and greenery in Beijing, which is surprising. Seeing familiar Western restaurants also feels surprisingly comforting, even if you don't plan to eat there.