Matt Alldian

A Sprinklr study ranks brands’ social media performance in 2014, finding Fiat, Yamaha, and Burton among the top performers. via Digiday

Leo Babauta shares life-changing strategies for overcoming obstacles and finding motivation to make significant life changes. via Zen Habits

Scientific evidence suggests enhanced interrogation techniques may have limited potential for obtaining accurate intelligence compared to other methods. via Brain Blogger

Trend reports and expert analyses are among the resources available at PSFK for those in marketing, innovation, and retail. via PSFK.

Voters in Washington state passed an initiative to reduce class sizes, but funding the estimated $5 billion cost is proving challenging, and research on the effectiveness of smaller classes is mixed. via FiveThirtyEight

The American Psychological Association (APA) condemned the CIA's use of "enhanced interrogation techniques," and is facing scrutiny for potentially enabling psychologists' involvement.

A previously unreleased Radiohead song called "Spooks" will be featured in the soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, *Inherent Vice*.

Bon Appétit shares a roundup of recipes featured in their 2014 issues.

Apple named Elevate, an app designed to improve memory and focus, as its top app of 2014, with Instagram's Hyperlapse as the runner-up. via SharpBrains.

GQ offers an alternative method for cooking steak indoors, ideal for small kitchens. via GQ.

This article offers advice on how to identify core qualifications and transferable skills to highlight when applying for jobs where you don't meet all of the listed requirements. via Mashable.

The Senate released a report on the CIA's use of torture, which details horrific treatment of detainees. via kottke.org