Slavenka & Obi: December 2016

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Every new year is a new opportunity for the "worst year ever."

If calendar years were in competition for the “Worst Year Ever” crown, 2016 would certainly be a contender—at least according to the Internet. We’ve seen terrorist attacks and mass shootings, the deaths of famous singers and actors, rising nationalism, political upheaval and horrific deaths in the Syrian conflict. But decrying the most recent year as the worst of all is hardly a new tradition.
It’s practically built into our DNA, thanks to our innate negativity bias. The constant barrage of news media only further skews our perception. Yet even the dark side of news is nothing new.
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Friday, December 30, 2016

Carrie Fisher’s Beloved Dog Sends Heartbreaking Goodbye Messages on Twitter

As the world mourns the tragic loss of iconic actress, writer, and activist Carrie Fisher and her legendary mother Debbie Reynolds, countless celebrities have flocked to social media to pay their respects to the beloved woman. While each touching tribute is equally emotional and undeniably heartwarming, there is one unexpected celebrity whose Tweets have been particularly poignant: Gary, Fisher’s adorable French bulldog. As both a therapy dog and a cherished companion, Gary Fisher became a permanent fixture in Ms. Fisher’s life. Their close relationship is delightfully documented on Gary’s social media accounts.
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