Reading

Barry Ritholtz shares ten long-form articles for readers to enjoy over the weekend, covering topics like the air strikes in Syria and the rise of Lyme disease. via The Big Picture

This recipe uses three kinds of chilies and lots of fried shallots and garlic to make a spicy, crunchy condiment similar to Laoganma's chili crisp. via Serious Eats.

This week's Eater Boston roundup includes essential pizza places, a new Egyptian restaurant, and news about a popular dive bar.

Seth Godin's blog post explains that a strong strategy, unlike disposable tactics, is essential for long-term success. via The source of this content is Seth's Blog.

Circular villages and other uniquely shaped places are the subject of Matthieu Colin's aerial photography.

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RSS readers are discussed as a way to control the content you see and avoid algorithmic filtering, highlighting popular options like Feedly and The Old Reader. via WIRED

The Film Foundation, Martin Scorsese's non-profit organization, has created a free film curriculum titled "Portraits of America: Democracy on Film", which includes 38 movies exploring American democracy. via Open Culture