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Reading While Eating for September 14: You’d Better Work
Wednesday’s links work the runway and search for work.
Reading While Eating for September 13: Gadgets and Gizmos Aplenty
Tuesday’s links get techy with Cold War gadgets and DIY weapons.
Actually There’s Not An App For That: Claims Behind Acne-Curing Smartphone Apps Are ‘Baseless’
Remember guys, as much as you love your iPhone, it’s not a miracle worker.
Hell on Wheels: Mexico City Tops Global Poll of Worst Places to Drive
So you think your commute is bad? Spare a thought for drivers in Mexico City – which has the most tortuous driving in the world, according to a new IBM survey.
Chinese Theme Park Opens ‘Angry Birds’ Attraction
The Window of the World amusement park in Changsha, China recently opened an Angry Birds attraction as part of its month-long “stress-reducing festival.”
Quote: Carol Bartz Says Yahoo ‘F—ed Me Over’
“These people f—ed me over.”
— CAROL BARTZ, recently ousted CEO of Yahoo!, on the company’s chairman of the board firing her over the phone (via Fortune)
‘Sensational’ Discovery: Ancient Gladiator School Found East of Vienna
A large and well-preserved Roman gladiator school has been discovered near Vienna, Austria, that includes the sleeping cells and training grounds of men who fought to their death 1,700 years ago.
Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Gives Twitter a Record-Breaking Bump
News travels fast when a celebrity baby bump is exposed for the very first time. Especially when it’s Beyoncé’s. (via Techland)
‘Your Time Is Limited’: Top 8 Steve Jobs Sound Bites
Steve Jobs may have descended from Apple’s CEO throne, but he’s left behind plenty of pithy insights. Have a look at some of our favorite quotes.
Houston Restaurant Kicks Out Diner For Sending Offensive Tweet
Be careful what you tweet about, restaurant patrons.
Live Like Obama and Ashton: How to Spend Millions on a Tricked-Out Bus
Nothing says down-home average Joe like a tour bus.