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Good profile. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Johnny Knoxville, America’s God of MischiefWhat moves the star of “Jackass” to risk his life for our entertainment? A very serious investigation.www.newyorker.com

I had probably my best ever week for walking steps within parameters.

Nothing rhymes with cyclospora.

I hate this? www.linkedin.com/posts/jon-d-...

Spending time with our new analysts is always energizing.  Their enthusiasm is contagious, their fresh perspectives challenge assumptions and also remind me that some of the best lessons come from… | ...Spending time with our new analysts is always energizing.  Their enthusiasm is contagious, their fresh perspectives challenge assumptions and also remind me that some of the best lessons come from ask...www.linkedin.com

Elite Brands Are on a Quest for Microplastic-Free Water www.wsj.com/style/loonen...

Elite Brands Are on a Quest for Microplastic-Free WaterAffluent, health-conscious consumers are drinking Loonen. But can any bottled brand rise above tap?www.wsj.com

"Backers of plug-in solar technology say that the safety issues will soon be resolved and that more states ought to legalize it to help people with rising energy costs." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/b...

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. BackyardsTen U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.www.nytimes.com

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Maybe next time we try the Nice Bucket Challenge.

I listened to all of the Claire Stapleton podcast interviews because I am a completist.

I say this every year, but it bears repeating: If you decided to go somewhere far away for a team building activity, and it included asking employees to wear bathing suits in front of one another, you can do whatever you’d like and just don’t post on social media that you’ve made that choice…

"Rather than focus solely on his particular body and its cultish observers, Johnson’s latest venture offers itself up as an explicit project for the masses, one that seeks to have everyone opt out of medical science in order to take diagnosis and treatment into their own hands."

It's funny to reflect on a slow budding career in media from 15 years ago because my perception then was that I was way at the bottom, and I'd never advance, and only in hindsight to I realize that my thought of the bottom was really the middle - and I was closer to the top than I could've known...

OK, I gotta hand it to the Zoom summary. It got me good with this section.

"For others, the shift has less to do with a top-down mandate and more to do with the realization that burning through tokens can be counterproductive." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Tokenmaxxing Is Dead. Now Comes the Belt TighteningCorporate America’s maximalist approach to AI is coming to an end, leaving workers and their managers fumbling through what comes next.www.bloomberg.com

"None of these alleged PR reps had any online presence beyond of my personal inbox — which was strange, given their apparent careers as professional connectors. And just like Casey, each of these three new personas, who allegedly worked for different firms, had been pitching me on AGI Inc."

My unpopular opinion is that the people who defend AI by citing historical precedent are revealing how out of touch they are with everyday consumers. I know publicists are probably powering this talking point, but I believe it's the wrong direction to be looking for solutions to tough questions.

"The dogs all love the bus, and they know the routine. As soon as we turn on to a particular road and cross over the cattle grid, they start barking. They can’t wait to get to the field. I worked with children for years, so the noise doesn’t bother me." www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Experience: I drive a bus for dogsI worked with children for years, so the noise doesn’t bother me. You know you’ve done a good job if they’re quiet on the way homewww.theguardian.com

"At the same time, if you scan the list of what voters say is pushing them to the polls this year, you’ll find the issue of a hotter planet underlying many of them. Home insurance is one of the clearest examples." www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Home Insurance Is the Stealth Political Issue of 2026Quick, name a critical issue in this year’s midterm elections using just two words. Many of you probably said “food prices” or “Iran war” or “diarrhea lettuce.” And you might not be wrong. But there’s...www.bloomberg.com

"Increasingly over past years, the institutions operating these sites have been figuring out how to better balance public access and historic preservation, with many upgrading their visitors centers to attract new audiences and to tell fuller stories about the sites and the people who lived there."

The House Museum’s Latest Attraction Is the Visitors CenterAn addition to the Gropius House property underscores a growing challenge of historical homes: how to balance preservation with the demands of visitation.www.dwell.com

"In particular, those consumers are buying more food: Executives said they had a record high rate of food orders during the period." www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/st...

Starbucks likes its remodels so much it’s doing more of themThe coffee shop giant quickly renovated 1,000 locations and plans to do more of them this year and next, saying they attract more customers.www.restaurantbusinessonline.com