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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits released "The Habit Guide," an ebook on forming habits that covers topics like habit mechanics, overcoming obstacles, and solutions to common problems.

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This 2016 article argues that rock music has become stagnant and attributes this to the influence of The Strokes' album "Is This It." via Brooklyn Vegan.

Food52.com provides some tips for freezing leftover rice to use in a quicker congee later, as well as some topping ideas.

via Food52.

Chess matches often involve long periods of silent contemplation from both players, making it a tough spectator sport. via kottke.org

This article shares ten travel hacks to find cheap flights in December. via JohnnyJet.com

This article from WIRED argues that personalized algorithms create echo chambers and limit exposure to diverse views, potentially contributing to political polarization. via WIRED

Several news sources report on issues concerning Facebook and fake news in the aftermath of the 2016 election. via Techmeme

CraftBeer.com's Beer and Food Pairing Guide helps you find the perfect brew for your meal, broken down by six main beer flavor profiles. via The source of this content is CraftBeer.com.

Donald Trump's victory reflects a failure to understand human behavior, according to this article. via The Drum.

Tyler Cowen explores the different types of diversity and argues that the Democratic party's focus on racial and ethnic diversity is just one viewpoint. via Marginal REVOLUTION.