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This week for BuzzReads, Joel Oliphint unpacks the story of a 22-year-old, who, after killing another man while driving drunk, confessed his crime in a video that was viewed by millions. Read that and these other stories from around BuzzFeed and the web.
Last summer Matthew Cordle drove drunk the wrong way on a highway in Ohio, killing another driver. With the help of a charismatic, entrepreneurial do-gooder, Cordle admitted his guilt in a YouTube video that 2.6 million people watched — but where is the line between personal contrition and public spectacle? Read it at BuzzFeed.
Rosie Gray looks inside the Kremlin-funded media outlet Russia Today in the wake of two high-profile departures, including an anchor who resigned on-air. “The public shake-up and skewed coverage of Ukraine has pulled aside RT’s curtain, exposing the network’s propaganda apparatus, which relies on a number of Western reporters and producers.” Read it at BuzzFeed.
Andrew Solomon interviews Adam Lanza’s father, Peter. “Since the shootings, Peter has avoided the press, but in September, as the first anniversary of his son’s rampage approached, he contacted me to say that he was ready to tell his story.” Read it at the New Yorker.
A must-read investigation by Dan Barry into a group of disabled men who for decades suffered abuse and underpay while working at an Iowan turkey processing plant — and how they finally got justice. “The verdict conveyed the communal outrage felt about a case that, in courtrooms and the halls of government, has become shorthand for the segregation and exploitation of people with disabilities.” Read it at The New York Times.
Willa Paskin profiles the actress, who plays Peggy Olson on Mad Men, which is approaching its final season. “TV has many ambitious women, but Peggy stands out among them for navigating a working world — with glass ceilings, boys’ clubs, and take-me-seriously work clothes — that feels, despite its period detail, remarkably contemporary.” Read it at New York.
In March 2012, a human rights organization’s documentary about a central African despot became the most viral video of all time, and the ensuing furor resulted in its leader’s bizarre public meltdown. On the second anniversary of the phenomenon, Jessica Testa explains, everyone involved is still figuring out what it all means. Read it at BuzzFeed.
Last December, hackers broke into Target’s database and made off millions’ of customers data, including credit card numbers. “The biggest retail hack in U.S. history wasn’t particularly inventive, nor did it appear destined for success.” Read it at Bloomberg Businessweek.
Brin-Jonathan Butler and Kurt Emhoff bring the story of James Scott, who despite being behind bars, had a shot at boxing glory. “No matter what Scott’s ranking was in the world of boxing, he was still inmate No. 57735.” Read it at SB Nation.
The very talented, brave and prolific writer passed away this week while on assignment in Uganda. Read tributes to his life and work, and collections of his stories, at Men’s Journal, GQ, Harper’s.
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At least we can hope for a good name: Pentagon to release secret codename of anti-ISIS operation http://t.co/fxHOLoURzM
— Malcolm JGE Murray (@malcmur) October 14, 2014
The United States’ campaign against ISIS takes a major step forward this week as the Pentagon prepares to reveal the codename for the operation, which has been settled on at last, according to CNN.
There IS now a secret codename for the operation against #ISIS Pentagon getting ready to unveil later this week.@julianbarnes @DefenseBaron
— Barbara Starr (@barbarastarrcnn) October 13, 2014
@barbarastarrcnn @julianbarnes @DefenseBaron This isn't an Apple unveiling event. Why wait? … Nevermind, idk why I ask anymore
— Ire (@Its_Ire) October 13, 2014
So many questions remain.
@barbarastarrcnn @CraigMWhitlock @julianbarnes @DefenseBaron Are they going to have O announce it like he wanted one, when we know he d/n?
— Laura McGinnis (@Txsleuth) October 13, 2014
@barbarastarrcnn @julianbarnes @DefenseBaron whats the rush? the community organizer, empty suit should golf more while #isis takes Baghdad
— Scott M Dixon (@ScottMDixon22) October 13, 2014
@APDiploWriter @ghoshworld If they tell us, won't they have to kill us, since it's secret?
— Sherry String (@CompaqSstring3) October 14, 2014
Messaging in DoD's secret anti-ISIL campaign codename will be interesting — will signal whether WH wants this to big a big deal or keep low
— philewing (@philewing) October 14, 2014
Who wants to guess what the codename will be?
Guess the codename competition: go! "Pentagon to release secret codename of anti-IS operation" http://t.co/10JDyYUzuP pic.twitter.com/XQ2AnZWKfe
— Andrew Stroehlein (@astroehlein) October 14, 2014
@barbarastarrcnn @julianbarnes @DefenseBaron What is it? Operation Lose
— Patricia (@DogMyers) October 13, 2014
@DefenseBaron @kristina_wong @barbarastarrcnn @julianbarnes Operation slow start, Operation kinda sorta or Operation get me thru till 2017
— JP (@AgenerationXer) October 14, 2014
Operation Oops I Did It Again? “@barbarastarrcnn:There IS a secret codename for op against #ISIS Pentagon gettin ready to unveil this week”
— Live From Karachi (@WajSKhan) October 13, 2014
@barbarastarrcnn @julianbarnes I vote for the Operation Formerly Known As Prince. #OFKAP
— Kevin Baron (@DefenseBaron) October 13, 2014
My suggestions for secret code name for ISIL op: Operation Cross Your Fingers Operation Hope and Pray Operation Stall Til Election Day
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) October 13, 2014
@GregJaffe Operation Caliph-ornication. I sponsored a contest a couple of months ago. That was the overwhelming winner.
— Doctrine Man (@Doctrine_Man) October 14, 2014
@GregJaffe And the secret name is: #bushsfault !
— Capt. Marlow (@Captain_Marlow) October 14, 2014
@GregJaffe @lrozen Didn't we already decide on Operation Repo? pic.twitter.com/F1ffNrR1lz
— Léon ElsjanofWipper (@LeonEoW) October 14, 2014
@GregJaffe @lrozen operation 'Give us more time to think of a name'
— Christopher Amhoff (@camhoff20) October 14, 2014
@APDiploWriter @mletterle @ghoshworld Operation Anti-Workplace Violence
— Chad Myers (@chadmyers) October 14, 2014
@APDiploWriter @ghoshworld Anti-#ISIS code name – “Deafening Silence”
— IR_1008 (@IR_1008) October 14, 2014
@APDiploWriter @ghoshworld Operation Hot Mother
— James Kennedy (@JamesKennedyDC) October 14, 2014
@APDiploWriter @ghoshworld Operation Here We Go Again
— Mike Kaev (@MikeKaev) October 14, 2014
@astroehlein Operation: Honey Badger
— James Denselow (@jamesdenselow) October 14, 2014
@astroehlein Operation: Quagmire
— Mirza Hota (@MirzaHota) October 14, 2014
@iRSSNews @CNN I was hoping for the "Tenth Crusade" myself.
— Sarcastic Texan (@TexanSarcastic) October 13, 2014
Part of the holdup, apparently, is making sure the name is “PC” is several languages.
@iRSSNews @act4america @CNN "military has made sure the name is acceptable in languages other than English so it does not cause offense when
— Michael Nunez (@mickeynu477) October 13, 2014
@iRSSNews @act4america @CNN translated." My, have we totally gone wimpy in this country.
— Michael Nunez (@mickeynu477) October 13, 2014
@iRSSNews @act4america @CNN They're spending more time on the name of the op than they are developing a cohesive [read: winning] strategy.
— Michael Nunez (@mickeynu477) October 13, 2014
"Pentagon to release secret codename of anti-ISIS operation" Why congress has 12% approval. Call it anything you want, dammit. Do something!
— Bruce H. Wolk (@BruceHWolk) October 14, 2014
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When you’re feeling down, just remember two words: baby animals. With their tiny feet and round heads, there’s nothing better for getting over the blahs. Peruse our gallery of wee creatures and feel your spirits lift.
Now take a deep breath and look at them again. Feeling better already, right? Great!
(Images via FullPunch)
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"For every person that signed up for the Affordable Healthcare Act, 40 people got cancellation letters" whoops..
— Matthew Wilson (@TheIndyWilsons) November 15, 2013
Unreal. This graphic from the Senate Republican Policy Committee puts that all in crushing perspective.
For every 1 person who selected an #Obamacare plan—40 people received cancellation notices. New from @Senate_RPC: pic.twitter.com/VaN16JLlJ7
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) November 14, 2013
Period.
For every one person that signs up on Obamacare 40 people receives cancellation notices, that my friend is a wake up call #MakeDCListen
— Dwayne Moore (@nationdivided) November 13, 2013
It should be.
And this Twitter user notes what makes it even worse:
For every one person who has SELECTED a plan (not necessarily bought it), 40 people have received cancellation notices via @Senate_RPC
— Mattie Duppler (@MDuppler) November 13, 2013
That’s right. Remember, the Newspeak-y “pre-effecuated enrollments” are also included in the White House figures.
Related:
For every Nevada Obamacare enrollee, 50 Nevadans received cancellation notices
For the 26-year-old children? Not so fast: Young people say ‘no thanks’ to O-care [pic]
That’s what she said? White House Obamacare enrollment euphemism sparks snickers
Triple truth-ache! Brit Hume slams O-care enrollment numbers, hosurance and Landrieu
Math is hard! Obamacare enrollment numbers won’t improve; Here’s why in one truth-boom
HHS releases craptacular Obamacare ‘enrollment’ numbers; Citizens want to throw up
Warning: Don’t try some of these things at home.
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