Around a year ago, a breakup of Google seemed imminent. After prevailing in a major antitrust case, the Department of Justice (DOJ) called for the dissolution of Google’s search engine and a sell-off of its Chrome browser, arguing that the company had illegally monopolized the search market. The presiding judge, Amit Mehta, appeared to agree.
More …As far as I’m concerned, Costco’s rotisserie chicken is one of the top reasons to have a membership. Besides the unbeatable price ($4.99), the chicken is consistently juicy and flavorful. But unless you live in a household with several members, you may find Costco’s rotisserie chicken giving you commitment issues. The first day is no problem and you devour the hot drumsticks coated with crispy skin. But as the aroma fades and the meat congeals, the chicken becomes an albatross, a reminder of your wastefulness staring at you from the back of the fridge.
More …This Spring I went to China for this first time. After hearing stories about mobile apps not working and the inescapable government eye, I went expecting austerity and timidity. When I got to Shanghai, I was met with a glittering, frenetic metropolis - incredibly clean and surprisingly ostentatious. There were tall buildings with fast food restaurants on the tenth floor. There was a subway system spanning the city with frequent trains that always ran on time. There were waves of people walking dogs, chatting, and pushing their way into malls to come out with bags of luxury brands or surprise toys.
More …Ji-hoon sipped orange juice through a straw and stared out the cafe window. It wasn’t unusual for Sung-min to be late, but the fact that he insisted they meet that afternoon without providing a reason irked Ji-hoon. Just a text message: “Need to talk. French Croissant at 5 p.m.” But it was almost 5:25 and Sung-min’s layered bowl cut was nowhere to be seen.
More …“All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield the second time in memory.” - Viet Thanh Nguyen
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