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Morning Briefing: Mets Get Off to Rough Start in London

Mets Merized Online 

Good morning, Mets fans! Things didn’t kick off well for the Mets in London. They dropped Saturday’s matinee to the Phillies 7-2. Starling Marte continued to struggle in the outfield as a dropped fly ball allowed the Phillies to open up their lead against the Mets in the fourth. The Mets and Phillies close out […]

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Meme History: Elmo On Fire

The Daily Dot 

Poor Elmo.

Whether he’s being attacked by aging comedians, trauma dumped on by all of Twitter, or repeatedly immolated for nothing more than the likes, it feels like we could all do better by the little guy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEYWjsxTKP4&ab_channel=TheDailyDot

He was once appropriately dubbed “our dark lord of the internet.” His kingdom is the internet, and his power is his ability to be the muppet we all need, and not the one we deserve.

If you’ve never heard of cakewrecks.com... Читать дальше...

Cup of Coffee: Perales leaves with injury; Paez strikes out eight

Sox Prospects 

6/9 Cup of Coffee: There were some good performances on the farm last night, but they are all overshadowed by Luis Perales leaving with an apparent arm injury. There is no word yet on the severity. Portland ultimately lost the game, though Roman Anthony stayed hot. Elsewhere, Nick Yorke and Freili Encarnacion homered, while Jedixson Paez (pictured) had a great start for the Drive. 


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Hut-Inspired House / Atelier Hajný

Archdaily.com 

The client's wish was to design a family home on the site of an original holiday hut, which he used to go to since childhood. It was clear that the hut had to go, but its appearance partly influenced the appearance of the new building. The new zoning plan in the entire area is set for the construction of family homes, so the huts here are gradually disappearing. We agreed with the client that due to the character of the area and the sentimental relationship to the original building, it would be... Читать дальше...

How Game Theory Can Make AI More Reliable

Wired Magazine 

Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent.

The Science of Having a Great Conversation

Wired Magazine 

Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.

The golden age of retail loyalty programs is here

Vox 

The classic store loyalty program looks something like this: You earn a stamp on a punch card for every purchase, and on the 10th one you get something for free. Or you sign up for a free membership at a store, like the kind that drugstore chains like CVS and Walgreens are famous for, which […]

As a parent, how do I better connect with my trans kid?

Chicago Sun-Times 

Dear Ismael,

As a middle-aged dad, how should I engage with my trans 21-year-old who doesn't reply to my texts (yet expects me to pay for their college education)?

— Long-Distance Dad in Naperville

Dear Long-Distance Dad,

I used to be a big "first day of school" crier up until sixth grade.

I hated school, and loved being home watching trashy court TV with my mom. She was my best friend, and I didn't want to leave her side.

When I was 18, I cried again — just a little this time... Читать дальше...

Dear Abby: Mother-in-law's health clearly failing, but she won't talk about it

Chicago Sun-Times 

DEAR ABBY: I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my in-laws. We live half a continent apart, so although we video chat often, we get to see them in person only two or three times a year. They are recent retirees, and we are planning to relocate together to a new location that is closer to my family and would be a desirable place for them to spend their retirement.

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