1) Traders' stress could cause the next financial crisis (CNBC) - New study shows that the stress level of traders could lead to the next major financial crisis, so please guys - keep self-medicating. Substance abuse is only a problem if you're poor.
2) The Face Behind Bitcoin (Newsweek) - Thought I'd run this link again since it's the story that basically broke the Internet yesterday. As well-reasoned as it sounds (I find it plausible, anyway) there is now considerable doubt that this is actually the guy. Whatever you think about Bitcoin, you have to admit - it ain't boring.
3) The Dark Power of Fraternities (The Atlantic) - There's no shortage of frat rats on Wall Street. Here's how they got to be the worst people on Earth. Oh, and all the drunken frat boys falling off of roofs? Darwin in action.
4) Twitter is installing log cabins from the 1800s in its San Francisco office (The Verge) - Because fuck Facebook, that's why.
5) Debunking the Myth of the 10,000-Hours Rule: What It Actually Takes to Reach Genius-Level Excellence (Brain Pickings) - Pretty much the must read of the week. That is, if you ever want to become good at anything.
6) Beer As A Post-Workout Recovery Drink? Not As Crazy As It Sounds (NPR) - Ok, so this stuff probably won't get me into the gym, but if I drink enough of it will I start to look like I go?
7) Princeton Mom Has Harsh Words for Assault Victims, Fat People in New 'Advice' Book (The Wire) - Jesus Christ, this woman is awful. Guys, whatever you do, hold out to your early-30s before ever even considering marriage. It should scare the shit out of you that there are women like this out there, and that they're getting book deals.
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9) Ancient "Giant Virus" Revived From Siberian Permafrost (National Geographic) - Add this to the list of shit that'll probably end the human race one day.
10) Ohio 8-year-old turns $20 into priceless gift (CBS News) - Grab a tissue before you click on this one, you big girl.
Video of the Week:
Remember life before the Internet? Well I do, and the following video is not only hilarious, it's pretty spot on. You might want to plug the headphones in for this one because it's got some colorful language (mildly NSFW). Enjoy:
That's it for this week, monkeys! Let me know what you think of this week's Bananas in the comments, and have a ridiculous weekend!
I just feel bad for that guy whether he is or isn't the bitcoin man. All that unwanted attention must drive you insane.
2 : Whether true or not, that guy's life is over.
How about you just lick a lady to learn lady-pleasing technique? Plus, you'll have to test your social mettle to get there
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@"Yekrut" @"In The Flesh" When the story first broke yesterday they actually had a picture of the guy's house in the article. Newsweek's probably looking at a pretty substantial lawsuit on this one, especially if some whack job goes after this guy or his family. Think about it - he's supposed to have ~$1 billion worth of Bitcoin in cold storage, most likely somewhere in his house. I really hope nothing happens to him.
7 - Princeton harpie sounds like she hasn't been fucked in decades.
5 - Thanks for posting this. I feel like I've plateaued lately. Time to push the envelope again!
6 - Cool, but how about just having a Guinness? Worked for Secretariat.
9 - Dear God. Humanity needs to get their priorities in order if we're to survive.
Eddie, I'm surprised you didn't pick out the story about Massachusetts ruling that Upskirting isn't illegal on the subway...
Holy shit, how did I miss that? I must be slipping.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/03/06/286690512/read-it-and-ra…
For your reference. Caused a shit storm and now the governor banned it. I think the end times are nearing.
^ +1
.....yeah, that and the new web ad for that Pittsburgh Defense Attorney. Google it. It's fucking hilarious
@"Edmundo Braverman" : Kinda like that Westchester paper that spilled the names and addresses of all the licensed gun owners in a certain area. THAT was unbelievable.
2 : The press never ceases to amaze me - their collectively took a few years to discover that Satoshi Nakamoto is a guy named Satoshi Nakamoto. Next they'll find out where their uncles hid their noses.
5 Geoff Colvin wrote every little point in this article a few years ago on his Talent is Overrated book. Same terminology and all. Unless Goleman was the original source of those ideas or some kind of partner, he's probably getting sued.
7 is pretty chubby for somebody that hates fat people and seems pretty dumb for somebody looking for intellectual equals. What's up with losers trying to give advice nowadays? So some admissions person liked her essay while drinking beer and eating the last half of a hot dog 40 years ago. What a fantastic life!
7 - holy shit what a wretched horrible bitch
Apropos of nothing on this list, I learned this week that John Mayer is a retard.
It would be easy to agree with that if not for the fact that the kid gets more ass than a toilet seat.
Plus there's the old adage: no matter how hot you think she is, some other guy is already sick of her shit.
Plus in this particular case there's the whole evangelical Christian upbringing. You know she's gotta be crazy as a shithouse rat.
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