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Former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren suddenly experiences technical problems when he is asked about Israeli authorities eavesdropping on the US Secretary of State John Kerry.

A technique perfected by Chevy Chase almost thirty years ago.

Fmr Israeli Amb. Suddenly Can’t Hear MSNBC When Asked About Kerry Spying (Matt Wilstein, Mediaite)

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Good if you fall down a well. Not so good if you’re a meth-dealing fitness freak.

Symantec has found security risks in a large number of self-tracking devices and applications. One of the most significant findings was that all of the wearable activity-tracking devices examined, including those from leading brands, are vulnerable to location tracking.

MORE: How safe is your quantified self? Tracking, monitoring, and wearable tech (Symantec)

(H/T: Glass Dublin)

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The Andy Morgan Foundation writes:

This video was made as a tribute to Andy by Andy’s daughter Alex [Featherston] who is 10 years old. She speaks about her Dad’s death and how her mam told her the truth about her dad’s death. She talks openly about memories of her Dad and how parents should tell there child the truth…

The Andy Morgan Foundation (Facebook)

If you are in need of help, these are some of the services you can contact:
Samaritans [01 116 123].
Pieta House
Bodywhys
Reach Out

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Spotted Saturday on Jervis Street, Dublin 1.

Previously: Kinvara Responds

Thanks Ronan Emmet and Paul Reynolds

UPDATE:

Thanks Rabble

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Thanks John Gallen

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Japanese artist Akihiro Morohoshi has spent years creating detailed miniature railroad dioramas. Lately he’s taken to embedding these whimsical scenes on everyday objects.

More at his website where he also offers custom commissions.

Previously: Tiny Dramas

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