Courting Corruption

When Women Become Men At Wellesley, Video Of A Helmet Saving A Marine From Certain Death, How Many '90s References Can You Spot In This Ad?, The Auctioning Of The Judicial System, Timelapses Of Fast Food Burgers Molding Over (Or Not), How Cosmetic Companies Get Away With Pseudoscience The Daily Digg Thursday, October 16, 2014 DEFINE 'WOMEN'S COLLEGE' When Women Become Men At Wellesley nytimes.com It was the first day of orientation, and along the picturesque paths there were cheerful upper-class student leaders providing directions and encouragement. They wore pink T-shirts stamped with this year's orientation theme: "Free to Explore" — an enticement that could be interpreted myriad ways, perhaps far more than the college intended. KEVLAR KEEPS YOU SAFE Video Of A Helmet Saving A Marine From Certain Death digg.com The difference between life and death is a matter of millimeters. STARTUPS WE DIGG SPONSORED How Many '90s References Can You Spot In This Ad? meundies.com Ah, the '90s. It was a time when everything seemed so good, and apparently when underwear made you feel great. COURTING CORRUPTION The Auctioning Of The Judicial System theatlantic.com Don't believe the Citizens United pollyannas. Watching money flooding into elections for judges' seat shows how dangerous unregulated campaigns can be. McDONALD'S IS THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Timelapses Of Fast Food Burgers Molding Over (Or Not) digg.com On the one hand, it's sad to see food go from delicious to inedible in the span of seconds. On the other hands, it's gross how little evidence of aging several of these show. ANTI-AGE OUR ASS How Cosmetic Companies Get Away With Pseudoscience psmag.com Anti-aging creams make absurd claims that they repair DNA damage or use stem-cell treatments. When cosmetics companies and dermatologists partner to maximize profits, who is responsible for protecting the consumer? Read more on Digg.com → YOU CAN CALL THEM QUEEN BEE Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler celebrates in the locker room after the Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals advance to the World Series. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Digg for iPhone & iPad   •   Twitter   •   Facebook digg.com   •   Unsubscribe © 2014 News.me Inc. 416 West 13th Street #203, NY, NY 10014