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This article from The Atlantic explores how the limitations of older recording technologies influenced the creative process for musicians. via The source of this content is The Atlantic.

This recipe uses simple ingredients like red bliss or Yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, dried rosemary, and kosher salt to make golden and crispy rosemary roasted potatoes. via The Kitchn

The New York Times has invested in Blendle, a Dutch startup that offers a pay-per-article platform for journalism, aiming to create an "iTunes for journalism" model. via Mashable.

An article discussing how optimism alone is insufficient and suggesting that understanding obstacles is also crucial for success. via Harvard Business Review.

The article explores how the discovery of the Higgs boson was a collaborative effort of thousands of physicists, engineers, and students involved in the ATLAS experiment at CERN. via The source of this content is Nautilus.

Zen Habits offers nine practical steps to change self-destructive behaviors.

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A partial solar eclipse will be visible across North America on October 23, and this article provides safety tips and viewing methods. via Mashable.

The blog Aquarium Drunkard features a post about a compilation album called "Who's For Tennis?" that is considered by some fans as the "lost" Who album.

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Zen Habits argues it's not too late to change overwhelming bad habits by focusing on small, enjoyable steps over time. via Zen Habits

This Adweek piece explores what's behind the enduring popularity of Fiestaware, the iconic colorful dinnerware brand. via The source of this content is Adweek.

This article rounds up food news from around the internet, including the ongoing brunch debate, Pepsi's foray into artisanal soda, oyster thieves in Massachusetts, kids trying fine dining, a record-breaking pierogi, and Molly Ringwald's eating habits. via Bon Appétit.

This brain trickery article explores the reasons why we sometimes perceive events in slow motion, such as brain damage or extreme situations. via Brain Blogger