Lily Salter's Blog, page 20
July 9, 2018
Genetic ancestry tests don’t change your identity, but you might
Genetic ancestry testing might all seem like harmless fun, but there is a downside
July 8, 2018
Milking cows for data — not just dairy products
With robotic milking systems, the cows run the show
A baby was treated with a nap and a bottle of formula. The bill was $18,000
American hospital bills are littered with multiplying fees, many of which don’t even exist in other countries
This invasive plant that burns people who touch it is a real-life Audrey 2
People are rightfully freaking out over the invasive plant that is popping up in U.S. states
How to build a better, safer, more welcoming hospital
Research shows that effective building design is especially important in hospitals
Kubrick’s “The Shining” in 6 parts: The obsessively-controlled sequences that unravel Jack’s mind
At the crucial core of the horror masterpiece, time collapses and Jack Torrance’s madness blooms
You had me at Merlot: I forgive you, Rex Pickett
The author who single-handedly killed the reputation of Merlot speaks out: sorry, not sorry
I made you birthday tacos, 873 miles away
“I made these tacos for you. I tested them and wrote up the recipe and everything”
Sneaker culture king DJ Bobbito Garcia breaks down his documentary “Rock Rubber 45s”
Salon talks to Bobbito Garcia about his new film and his role in making sneaker culture mainstream
Turkey’s strongman still vulnerable after election victory
Turkey is bracing for further violence and chaos following the victory of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
