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US DoJ wants to seize profits from Ed Snowden’s new book because it violated his NDA

Sep18
by on September 18, 2019 at 5:38 am
Posted In: Around the Web


The US justice department has sued whistleblower Edward Snowden, following the release of his new book, Permanent Record. The department alleges this book violates a non-disclosure agreement Snowden signed with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) while working as a contractor for the two agencies. The lawsuit sees Snowden accused of failing to submit the manuscript for review, so government agencies could confirm it doesn’t contain any confidential information. Interestingly, the justice department is not seeking to ban the distribution of the book – instead, it only wants to seize all profits made from its…

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Obsessed with death? You might have ‘existential isolation,’ says study

Sep17
by on September 17, 2019 at 11:24 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insights, Social Media


How often do you think about death? For many, the answer is a terrifying “almost always.” But, at some point or another, we’re all confronted with our own mortality. A certain bit of soul-searching over the finality of our demise is considered healthy. Some even revel in the macabre or take comfort in it. Unfortunately, there’s no correct amount of contemplation a person should give to the concept of dying. Some people live the majority of their lives without a care in the world while others suffer from crippling thanatophobia (death anxiety). By and large, however, people seem far more…

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Review: The $990 Unagi e-scooter is sleek, powerful, and light

Sep17
by on September 17, 2019 at 8:26 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Plugged


E-scooters have a bit of a bad rep. In some cities, you’re likely to hear grumbling over rental scooters strewn about streets like trash or discarded in rivers. These shared scooters are seen as a dorkier, less safe alternative to bicycles that aren’t actually all that good for the environment. I’m grateful to the tech gods that dockless e-scooters have not been allowed in NYC. It’s a shame, because personal scooters are a different story. They allow you to get from A to B in a compact package. They’re easy to use and can save you significant money on cabs…

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