Someone thinks Apple ads have lost their edge, but not everyone agrees. via fastcompany.com

This article on spirit infusion describes using a high-speed blender to quickly infuse spirits with flavors from herbs and vegetables. via PUNCH

FiveThirtyEight's politics podcast discusses four theories about the relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russia.

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A recent Bloomberg article suggests career breaks and travel are a good idea, even for those worried about retirement savings. via Bloomberg.

Fast Company shares an interactive graphic visualizing board member connections between the top 50 companies in the S\&P 500, revealing that 78% are directly connected through one or more board members. Data analysis expert Erik Rood created the graphic using publicly available information.

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Some sellers trick Amazon to boost sales. via wsj.com

This article from AdWeek argues that traditional marketing briefs are outdated and advocates for stronger client and agency partnerships. via Adweek.

This podcast discusses the documentary General Magic, exploring the rise and fall of the company that pioneered the smartphone and how it influenced companies like Apple. via recode.net

John Oliver created an honest remake of Facebook's apology ad highlighting the company's history of questionable ethics.

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HubSpot recommends business and marketing books broken up into categories like Business Classics, Management, and Finance.

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Four favorite recipes from Anthony Bourdain's cookbooks are highlighted from a recent Food52 Cookbook Club. Fans of Bourdain share their thoughts on what made him so inspiring.