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One of the most depressing cities in America and how it came to be – Van Life Wanderer

10 Things Every Cat Owner Should Know – Ned Hardy

Get yourself a MMO gaming mouse and browse the web like a king (buttons set for: open new tab, switching tabs back and forward, browser history backward and forward, etc) – Amazon

A beginner’s guide to how cryptocurrencies work – Popular Science

Why the chip shortage drags on and on… and on – ARS Technica

If You’re so Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich? Turns Out It’s Just Chance – HBR

The 20 Best HBO Shows of All Time, Ranked – Variety

‘It was the worst financial decision’: 3 money experts on their biggest spending mistakes – Acorns

In Defense of Owning a Gun – Linkiest

The best pocket knife you can get for under $18 – Opinels just work. There is no springs or scales to worry about. The steel and locking mechanism is great, plus they don’t scare the stupid people as much – Amazon

Off Duty Cop Takes Down a Murderer At The Barbershop – Reddit

A damn fine collection of fit girls (totally nsfw) – Leenks

Women Share What It’s Like Being Considered “Ugly” – Ruin My Week

UFC Fighter Maryna Moroz Drops a Thirst Trap in a Bikini and Thigh High Boots! – Egotastic

Travis Scott, Drake, and more hit with $2 billion Astroworld lawsuit – AV Club

Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory – Reuters

Advice for the Whipped – Just Face It… You’re Whipped – Unifinished Man

Are You Sick of Waiting, Wanting, and Wishing for a Better Life? – Tiny Buddha

A Visual Guide to Investing in the Blockchain Ecosystem – Visual Capitalist

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Confessions of the Deputy Warden Of The World’s Most Humane Prison

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How did a program like this come about, was it at first controversial or was it always accepted as a good idea?

Building the facility was a decision made by the parliament in Norway. The way is was built, was to reflect some of the central principles of the Norwegian correctional services; Humanity and Normality. Some said the first months that is was to “luxurious” – but that critique silenced after a while.

How many prisoners are in your prison?

Approx. 260. A big prison by Norwegian standard, very small by US standards…. We could argue for hours what is the “best” size, however my experience is that very large prisons is more about “logistics” than rehabilitation.

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Why Did Michael Assassinate All the Heads of the Families In The Godfather?

Why did Michael Corleone go through the trouble of assassinating Stracci and Cuneo, too, instead of limiting the bloodletting to just Barzini and Tattaglia?

Actually, in the novel, Michael did only hit Barzini and Tattaglia.

According to the original source material, Stracci and Cuneo were considered less antagonistic of the Five Families, and they never put their full weight behind Barzini and Tattaglia.

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Attention Home Buyers: Beware of the Mortgage Closing Scam

My wife and I are in the final stretch of an arduous closing process on a co-op. As is the case with many co-op purchases, small local lenders, local real estate agents and small legal firms are involved on both sides of the deal. Needless to say, with the small players involved, security protocol is lax at best – learned that the hard way.

This process has been very tiresome and emotionally draining with many email chains being passed containing my attorney, seller’s attorney, my lender and the attorney for my lender, over the course of 6 months.

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15 Useful Tips And Tricks For Dog Owners – Ned Hardy

‘Moment of Reckoning:’ New Laws Are Forcing Employers to Share Salary Details With Applicants – Money

These drinking glasses are extremely durable and nearly unbreakable. They can withstand a drop from table height to a wooden floor without breaking – Amazon

This Is How Many Calories You Burn on a Hilly Hike – Outside

Young Dolph, Promising Memphis Rapper, Shot and Killed at 36 – NY Times

More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year – CBS

Former NFL player Zac Stacy brutally attacked the mother of his child, punching her in the head before slamming her into a TV as their 5-month-old son sat feet away – Reddit

Oklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Hours Before Execution – Oklahoman

People Are Sharing Terrible Modern Home Trends (20 Posts) – Ruin My Week

Does Being Loud in Bed Make Sex Better? – Inside Hook

The 20 Best Horror Films of the Last 20 Years – Linkiest

Guy slaps the consciousness out of his opponent – Leenks

Rocker Sophia Urista apologizes for peeing on a fan’s face during a performance: ‘I am not a shock artist’ – Insider

Nintendo Power Posters: A Beautiful Retro Journey – Geek Extreme

Is It Time to Cash Out and Sell Your House? – Wealth of Common Sense

‘It’s the most talented team to ever play’: An oral history of the 2001 Miami Hurricanes – ESPN

To Hack the Brain’s Pleasure System, You Have to Conquer Fear – Mel Magazine

10,000 John Deere Union Workers Make Historic Gains, Ending Five-Week Strike – Gizmodo

Sophie Mudd bouncing around video – Drunken

IG Model Mary Nabokova is Worth a Look! – Egotastic

 

 

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Why Are Gun Silencers Not Used Extensively Among Criminals?

  1. They don’t “silence” weapons that effectively – Despite what you see in films, the best quality firearms suppressors shave only 20-40 dB off of the sound of a firearm discharging. It’s often not worth the time,nor the effort to obtain one since it doesn’t suppress the sound that well.
  2. They are expensive – Sound suppressors purchased legally aren’t cheap; those bought on the street are sold for very high amounts of money. Most criminals steal the weapons they use or they purchase them stolen from street sources. A weapon is a high dollar acquisition, leaving little for accessories.
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