Benjamin Ingrosso - Costa Rica (Official Audio)

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What one woman learned working at every library in San Francisco

Chan has been an employee of the San Francisco Public Library for 21 years and worked at all 27 branches, doing everything from shelving books to feeding hungry teenagers to helping children write letters to their mothers and fathers in prison. A conversation with her reveals that while the city's libraries are "quiet" spaces, they may be where the city's heart beats the loudest.
Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/living/article/san-francisco-librarians-every-branch-14379282.php?source=Snapzu

Clearing out an earworm

Has an earworm crawled into your head and started gnawing on your brain, looping a specific song until you go crazy?
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-31/earworms-why-we-get-them-and-how-to-shake-them/11464658?source=Snapzu

Age of Empires 4 Gameplay Will Be Revealed At X019 In November

Age of Empires 4 (also known as AoE 4) is an upcoming real-time strategy game developed by Relic Entertainment and published by Microsoft. It was first announced on August 21, 2017 at Gamescom, the game is the fourth main title in the Age of Empires series.
Read more: https://www.gamesfreak.co/2019/08/age-of-empires-4-gameplay-will-be.html?source=Snapzu

The most exciting thing about the 2020 Games might be the robots

Toyota shared its electric vehicle and robot lineup for the 2020 Olympic Games. Things are about to get weird.
Read more: https://www.fastcompany.com/90394488/the-most-exciting-thing-about-the-2020-games-might-be-the-robots?source=Snapzu

Alex Trebek announces return to ‘Jeopardy!’: ‘It’s going to be a good year’

Trebek was diagnosed with cancer back in March, but has since said his doctors told him he's "in near remission."
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/5831709/alex-trebek-return-jeopardy/?source=Snapzu

How to stream live NFL football games in 2019

Another NFL season starts, and your options for watching it online have grown. Here's how to stream live NFL football games in 2019.
Read more: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-stream-live-nfl-football-games/?source=Snapzu

YouTube Music debuts new weekly playlist, tests interface tweaks

Streaming music apps have been looking at ways to add value to the in-app experience for both users and artists alike.
Read more: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/26/youtube-music-app-design-test/?source=Snapzu

Ed Sheeran accused of copying other artists' songs in fresh allegations

Sheeran has denied the allegations.
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/26/ed-sheerans-royalties-blocked-accused-habit-stealing-artists-songs-10632028/?source=Snapzu

From Animal Farm to Catch-22: the most regrettable rejections in the history of publishing

Faber is being urged to make amends for turning down George Orwell’s novella in 1944. But it is far from the only publisher to miss out on a future bestseller
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/shortcuts/2019/aug/26/animal-farm-catch-22-most-regrettable-rejections-history-publishing?source=Snapzu

Celebrate a Decade of 'Inglourious Basterds' With 10 Of The Greatest Opening Scenes in Movie History

Quentin Tarantino is one filmmaker who understands the importance of getting his audience’s attention early. Who could ever forget “Pumpkin” and “Honey Bunny” from Pulp Fiction? Or the diner argument in Reservoir Dogs in which Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) explains why he doesn’t tip and Mr. Brown (Tarantino) pontificates on the true meaning behind the song “Like a Virgin.” Not to mention that classic nine-shot opening sequence from Jackie Brown.
Read more: https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/10-greatest-opening-scenes-in-movie-history-inglourious-basterds-2019-8?source=Snapzu

Eddie Murphy to host 'SNL' for the first time in 35 years

Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career — "Saturday Night Live."
Read more: https://www.apnews.com/7379bc8c3d4d43119949c118308fe39b?source=Snapzu

Study from the Captain Obvious Center for Music Research finds heroic music stimulates empowering and motivating thoughts

A study published in the journal Scientific Reports provides new insights into the effects of music on thoughts. The research indicates that heroic music tends to evoke more empowering and motivating thoughts, while sad music tends to evoke more relaxing or depressive thoughts.
Read more: https://www.psypost.org/2019/08/study-finds-heroic-music-stimulates-empowering-and-motivating-thoughts-54308?source=Snapzu

Stan Lee's daughter condemns Disney over Spider-Man split

‘No one could have treated my father worse than Marvel and Disney’s executives,’ says Joan Lee as she backs Sony in studio bust-up
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/aug/23/spider-man-stan-lee-daughter-joan-lee-disney-sony?source=Snapzu

Netflix tests Collections that are curated by humans instead of algorithms

Netflix is testing a new Collections section that rounds up content into themed lists like “Watch in One Weekend” and “Stream & Scream.” Netflix told TechCrunch that Collections are put together by “experts on the company’s creative teams” instead of the algorithms that ordinarily recommend content to you on the main home screen.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/23/20830154/netflix-collections-ios-test-human-curation?source=Snapzu

Ray Bradbury: Comic Book Hero

Science fiction titan Ray Bradbury was a fan and supporter of graphic novels long before they were even called that.
Read more: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2019/08/ray-bradbury-comic-book-hero/?source=Snapzu

Does overconsumption of bad TV lead to populism?

Every hour you’re sitting in front of a rubbish cartoon is an hour you’re not reading or exploring the physical world
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/23/does-overconsumption-bad-tv-lead-to-populism?source=Snapzu

How ‘Sesame Street’ Started a Musical Revolution

Fifty years ago, the television show united children’s education, puppetry and songs. Pop stars have been singing the Muppets’ tunes (and vice versa) ever since.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/22/arts/music/sesame-street-anniversary.html?source=Snapzu

If Netflix has a trailer section now, can it stop doing auto-play elsewhere?

Netflix’s new “Latest” section puts new and upcoming releases in one place.
Read more: https://www.fastcompany.com/90393189/netflix-has-a-trailer-section-can-it-lose-auto-play-videos?source=Snapzu

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Will Join Fox News as Contributor

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, one of the more controversial holders of the office of White House Press Secretary in recent memory, will join Fox News Channel as a contributor.
Read more: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/sarah-huckabee-sanders-fox-news-contributor-1203310352/?source=Snapzu

Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style sues Spotify

Eminem's publisher, Eight Mile Style, is suing Spotify. It claims the music-streaming service failed to correctly copyright the rapper's work. Eminem has never been properly paid for songs "streamed on Spotify billions of times", court papers say.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49436077?source=Snapzu

Bob Odenkirk Teases 'Better Call Saul' Season 5: "Everything's on Fire and It's Burning Down Around Us"

The star also talks about the secrecy of the upcoming 'Breaking Bad' movie, set to release on Netflix and AMC next year.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-odenkirk-teases-better-call-saul-season-5-watch-1233020?source=Snapzu

How does an independent bookstore survive for 90 years?

As Weller Book Works celebrates its 90th anniversary — a millennia in bookstore years — on Aug. 17, its owners Tony and Catherine Weller look back on their bookstore’s history, how the store is doing now and their plans for the future.
Read more: https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2019/8/15/20804020/how-does-an-independent-bookstore-survive-for-90-years-utahs-weller-book-works-found-an-answer?source=Snapzu

21 Books You've Been Meaning To Read

Reading lists begin as a shelf full of hope until the year flies by, and you find yourself flooded with procrastination.
Read more: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-read-down/21-books-youve-been-meaning-to-read?source=Snapzu

Everything about Marvel’s Avengers will “continue to change as we polish”

Since the first footage of Marvel’s Avengers was unveiled earlier this year, the five playable superheroes’ appearances have seen their fair share of discussion. Some fans have taken to Twitter to voice concerns about how Black Widow, Thor, the Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America appear in the game. Despite this, Crystal Dynamics’ lead creative director Shaun Escayg previously said there were “currently no plans to change our character designs” – but it looks like the heroes will still be getting a bit of a polish before launch.
Read more: https://www.pcgamesn.com/the-avengers/character-models?source=Snapzu

I have seen Death Stranding at Gamescom and I finally understand what's going on

I have seen Death Stranding at Gamescom, and I think I finally understand what the fuck is going on. Here's the thing, it can be all too easy to lose sight of a universal truth: every game starts as a simple concept. That's true of every single video game in the industry – yes, even those with Hideo Kojima at the helm.
Read more: https://www.gamesradar.com/i-have-seen-death-stranding-at-gamescom-and-i-finally-understand-whats-going-on/?source=Snapzu

Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Dethroning Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' After Record 19 Weeks on Top

Eilish earns her first leader, ending an unprecedented nine-week wait at No. 2.
Read more: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8527749/billie-eilish-bad-guy-number-one-hot-100?source=Snapzu

Apple Music's new 'Shazam Discovery' playlist features new songs from up-and-coming artists

Apple Music has launched a new featured playlist that leverages data from its Shazam music recognition service. “Shazam Discovery” highlights 50 “up-and-coming songs from breaking artists” and will be updated weekly.
Read more: https://9to5mac.com/2019/08/20/apple-music-shazam-discovery-playlist/?source=Snapzu

How K-pop is luring young North Koreans to cross the line

David Bowie and the Beatles may have helped topple the Berlin Wall. Now South Korean and Western pop may be undermining the Pyongyang regime.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/how-k-pop-is-tempting-young-north-koreans-to-cross-the-line/2019/08/19/0f984654-839f-11e9-b585-e36b16a531aa_story.html?source=Snapzu

The Prodigy are recording their first new tunes since Keith Flint’s death

The Prodigy appear to be back in action, reportedly working on new tunes just months after the untimely passing of Keith Flint.
Read more: https://tonedeaf.com.au/the-prodigy-first-tunes-since-keith-flints-death/?source=Snapzu

Meet the Icelandic Composer Who Wrote Haunting Scores for ‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Joker’ at the Same Time

“Chernobyl” was the surprise drama of the season, which benefited greatly from the unique score by Icelandic cellist/composer Hildur Gudnadóttir, who earned one of the 19 Emmy nominations picked up by the HBO miniseries created by Craig Mazin and directed by Johan Renck. Comprised of actual sounds recorded by the composer in the decommissioned Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Visaginas, Lithuania, prior to the shoot, the result was an eerie score that captured the creepy horror of the Soviet nuclear disaster and its aftermath.
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2019/08/chernobyl-joker-score-radioactive-nuclear-disaster-emmys-1202166903/?source=Snapzu

Apple TV Plus will reportedly cost $9.99 per month and launch in November

But it’s only launching with five shows
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/19/20813056/apple-tv-plus-pricing-release-date-launch-shows-streaming-disney-competition?source=Snapzu

The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster

After spending a day with Tokyo’s anti-Olympics organizers, it was clear why they are angry about the 2020 Olympics—and that they are ready to fight.
Read more: https://www.thenation.com/article/tokyo-okotowari-olympics-protest/?source=Snapzu

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' is now Sony's highest-grossing movie of all time

Not bad for a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man: Sony Pictures announced Monday that Spider-Man: Far From Home has officially surpassed 2012’s Skyfall to become the studio’s highest-grossing film of all time. Since its debut earlier this summer, the Tom Holland-starring film has raked in $376.7 million domestically and $732.9 million internationally, bringing its global box office haul to $1.109 billion. To celebrate, Spidey is swinging back into theaters starting Aug. 29 with a new extended cut of Far From Home, including four minutes of a new action scene.
Read more: https://ew.com/movies/2019/08/19/spider-man-far-from-home-highest-grossing-sony-movie/amp/?source=Snapzu

Disney+ will stream on these devices at launch

Disney today confirmed its first global launches for the company’s upcoming Disney+ subscription service, and it outlined which devices and platforms will be able to access it on day one. The service is set to launch in the United States on November 12th for $6.99 per month (or $69.99 paid annually). Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to start streaming Disney+ in November.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/19/20811513/disney-plus-launch-devices-iphone-ipad-apple-tv-roku-android-subscription?source=Snapzu

Why Is Joe Rogan So Popular?

Every morning of my Joe Rogan experience began the same way Joe Rogan begins his: with the mushroom coffee. It’s a pour-and-stir powder made from lion’s mane and chaga—“two rock-star mushrooms,” according to Joe—and it’s made by a company called Four Sigmatic, a regular advertiser on Joe Rogan’s wildly popular podcast. As a coffee lover, the mere existence of mushroom coffee offends me. (“I’ll have your most delicious thing, made from your least delicious things, please,” a friend said, scornfully.) But it tastes fine, and even better after another cup of actual coffee.
Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/08/my-joe-rogan-experience/594802/?source=Snapzu

Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson Marries Longtime Girlfriend Lauren Hashian in Hawaii: 'We Do'

Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson is a married man! On Monday morning, the actor, 47, revealed on Instagram that he tied the knot with longtime girlfriend and singer/music producer Lauren Hashian in an intimate ceremony in Hawaii. Johnson opted for a white shirt and white pants as he was all smiles in the first shot beside his bride, 34, who wore a long white lace dress with a low-cut neckline and long train.
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Disney Unveils International Roll-Out Of Disney+ Streaming Service; Reveals Details In Canada, Holland, Australia & New Zealand

Disney is to begin rolling out its streaming service Disney+ internationally in November – with a number of territories going day-and-date with the U.S. The Hollywood studio has revealed plans to launch the service in Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand – the first global details for the forthcoming SVOD platform.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/08/disney-international-launches-1202671080/?source=Snapzu

The end of capitalism has begun

Without us noticing, we are entering the postcapitalist era. At the heart of further change to come is information technology, new ways of working and the sharing economy. The old ways will take a long while to disappear, but it’s time to be utopian
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jul/17/postcapitalism-end-of-capitalism-begun?source=Snapzu

Study: Porn sites secretly track users

There are still "larger implications for privacy across the web" for all users.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/study-porn-sites-secretly-track-users-da29059f-12bd-486f-895c-eccaefd467a7.html?source=Snapzu

CBS will air the Nintendo World Championships starting August 25th

It's another sign esports are becoming more mainstream.
Read more: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/15/cbs-nintendo-world-championships-smash-ultimate-super-mario-maker-2?source=Snapzu

Marvel's Black Widow casts world's tallest bodybuilder Olivier Richters

As filming continues on Marvel’s Black Widow, bodybuilder turned actor Olivier Richters has revealed that he’s just finished shooting a role in the Phase Four-launching spy superhero adventure. “I can finally tell you guys,” wroter Richters, a.k.a. The Dutch Giant
Read more: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/08/marvels-black-widow-casts-worlds-tallest-bodybuilder-olivier-richters/?source=Snapzu

Why Is Everyone Always Stealing Black Music?

I’ve got a friend who’s an incurable Pandora guy, and one Saturday while we were making dinner, he found a station called Yacht Rock. “A tongue-in-cheek name for the breezy sounds of late ’70s/early ’80s soft rock” is Pandora’s definition, accompanied by an exhortation to “put on your Dockers, pull up a deck chair and relax.” With a single exception, the passengers aboard the yacht were all dudes.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/music-black-culture-appropriation.html?source=Snapzu

Jay-Z Helped the NFL Banish Colin Kaepernick

The former quarterback caused a problem for the league—which turned to the celebrated rapper for assistance.
Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/jay-z-helps-nfl-banish-colin-kaepernick/596146/?source=Snapzu

The Tale of Genji: The world’s first novel?

Written 1,000 years ago, the epic story of 11th-Century Japan, The Tale of Genji, was written by Murasaki Shikibu, a woman.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190814-the-tale-of-genji-the-worlds-first-novel?source=Snapzu

The Subversive Messages Hidden in The Wizard of Oz

It’s easy to mistake the 1939 classic as traditional family entertainment – but 80 years on from its release, the musical is more radical and surreal than ever.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190808-the-subversive-messages-hidden-in-the-wizard-of-oz?source=Snapzu

Dave Chappelle’s Fifth Netflix Special Debuts This Month

Sticks & Stones drops August 26.
Read more: https://www.vulture.com/2019/08/dave-chappelle-sticks-and-stones-netflix-premiere-date.html?source=Snapzu

Amazon’s Wheel of Time show has a cast of unknowns but big ambitions

The Two Rivers gang is all here
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/14/20805951/wheel-of-time-amazon-show-prime-video-adaptation-cast-rand-althor-robert-jordan-actors?source=Snapzu

'My nerves are going fast': The Grapes of Wrath’s hard road to publication

Famously written in 100 days, John Steinbeck’s novel drew on years of other work and an agonised sense of duty to migrant farm workers
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2019/aug/13/the-grapes-of-wrath-john-steinbeck?source=Snapzu

Why Disney's $13 Streaming Bundle May Be a Double-Edged Sword

Offering Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ together takes direct aim at Netflix's standard plan — but it also could hasten cord-cutting and "hurt" Disney as it negotiates new carriage fees for its (still very profitable) linear channels.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-disneys-1299-streaming-bundle-may-be-a-double-edged-sword-1230928?source=Snapzu