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Long Hair In A Barbershop
Having long hair in a barbershop can be concerning. But the committed longhair should enter without fear, because barbershops are for beard trims.
Being an excellent designer vs. a perfect designer – Michael Dambold – Medium
It’s rough being a designer.
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How I cured my tech fatigue by ditching feeds
On paper, smartphones are amazing pieces of glass. They have magically cured boredom as we always have something to do — those endless feeds of content are..
Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal
Encrypted, simple, and free, Signal is the one messaging app you need on your phone.
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CIA Fires Very Good Girl for Refusing to Be a Narc
In a troubling series of tweets with more emotional intensity than an entire season of Homeland, the CIA’s official Twitter account told the story of Lulu, an adorable bomb-sniffing dog who refused sniff bombs.
What’s the History of the Sweet Potato? – Our State Magazine
The sweet potato dates back centuries and how it became North Carolina’s official state vegetable is just part of the story.
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The 20 Most Searched-for Business Types (Infographic)
Bid on Equipment – Equipment News – Opening a business takes hard work, careful planning, and smart decision-making.
Don’t blame open-source software for poor security practices
Last week, Equifax, one of the largest American credit agencies, was hit by a cyberattack that may have compromised the personal data of nearly 143 million people, including name, address, social security numbers, birth dates and more. The forfeited information reveals everything required to steal someone’s identity or to take out a loan in someone else’s name.
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Making a Website: 1999 vs Now
Struggling with web development? Join the pity party in this epic whinge.
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