Interesting Links for 23-01-2020
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andrewducker- You really don't want to read the winner of the Bad Sex Award
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- Netflix counts you as a viewer if you watch at least 2 minutes.
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- I had not realised that NK Jemisin's name is from a Scottish slaveowner.
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- Being an international student in the UK is a goddamn nightmare no one should do it
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- In Defense of Our College's Mascot, Sir Racist Von Genocide
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- The UK ranks 28th out of 31 European countries for childcare and maternity leave
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- I don't think I want bone conduction headphones, but now I really want to try some
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- One immune cell type appears to attack any type of cancer. Why?
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- The new agricultural bill could be one of the most significant pieces of legislation for farmers in England for over 70 years. What does it mean?
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- Valve opens up about Half-Life: Alyx, Source 2 engine on Reddit
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- Remember the power loaders from "Aliens"? Technology is reaching that point
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- What Needs To Happen Before Retiring Internet Explorer?
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- The chinese education system sounds horrific
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- How sure are we about the link between lead and crime?
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- I Was Tortured for Days Thanks to Bruce Jessen and James Mitchell. A "Sorry" Would Be Nice
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- Brexit 2020: Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson's trade deal nightmare
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Date: 2020-01-23 12:28 pm (UTC)I don't think they are inherently leakier than cheap ear-hook types (although obviously rather more expensive). They do also have an inbuilt microphone, so I tend to use them for Babbel / Duolingo language practice, and occasionally phone calls. They are not comfortable enough to wear all day, but an hour or two in one go is fine.
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Date: 2020-01-23 01:56 pm (UTC)Turns out my brother's girlfriend has some, so I'll try them out next time I see them and see what I think!
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Date: 2020-01-23 01:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-01-23 01:56 pm (UTC)