This article gives readers five research-backed tips to overcome social anxiety. via Barking Up The Wrong Tree.

Anthony Bourdain shares some quotable quotes with *Vogue* about his life and career.

A large DDoS attack on DNS host Dyn took down major websites across the US East Coast, raising concerns about internet vulnerability. via MIT Technology Review

Notorious hacker Hector "Sabu" Monsegur, of the group LulzSec, is now a security researcher working to find and fix vulnerabilities.

There's a new night market event coming to Jersey City on November 4th with $5 food and drink specials.

Craft breweries are increasingly choosing cans for their beers due to quality, sustainability, feasibility, and portability benefits. via Food52

Gary Vaynerchuk criticizes brands for overspending on TV ads while neglecting platforms like Instagram and Snapchat where younger audiences spend their time. via The Drum

The Association of National Advertisers' leader argues that marketing executives must take charge in addressing industry challenges like ad fraud and transparency. via Ad Age

Sebastian Mallaby examines the rise and fall of expert influence in government, attributing the decline to economic disappointments and a resulting populist backlash. via The Guardian

Workplace communication platform Slack launched a new branded podcast called "Work in Progress" that focuses on stories about the meaning and identity people find in their work. via Adweek.

Netflix's streaming revenue exceeded $2.2 billion for the first time ever, a 36% jump fueled by hits like "Stranger Things" and "Narcos." via The Drum

American Express cardholders can earn double rewards at participating small businesses until the end of 2016. The offer requires card registration and applies to the first $100,000 in purchases, with a higher limit for some business cards. via The Points Guy