All stories published by The Awl on December 09, 2013

All Stories published by The Awl on December 09, 2013

The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Gay Dads, Gucci Bags, New York Slags

by Rumaan Alam

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

At Condé Nast, An Assistant Position Fosters Resentment

“One assistant who ended up feeling resentful is Melanie Neuman, 32, who has a master’s degree in bioengineering but wanted to transition into an industry with a stronger support network for women. In 2011 she began working for three senior executives at Condé Nast.”

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

2013, In Order

12. November

11. February

10. July

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Germany Faces Hot Wine Crisis

“Mulled wine is a staple of German Christmas markets, but experts warn that consumers should beware of poor quality. Overcooking the beverage was found to have reduced alcohol content and flavor in more than one in ten mugs in Berlin.”

Choire Sicha in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Horny Visitor Cannot Mate With Locals

Like all visitors, it crawls about the High Line, being annoying. Yet this one cannot make…

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

The Darkest Part Is Over

Where are the call boxes for existential emergencies?

“The earliest sunset really comes in the first week in December, and the latest sunrise occurs in early January…

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Facebook Working On Solution For The Greatest Problem Of Our Age

“Facebook is considering adding a less cheery alternative to its ‘like’ button: a ‘sympathize’ button.”

Tom Scocca in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

New York City, December 8, 2013

★★★ Exemplary seasonal grimness. The morning sky was heavy gray with clear air below, too cold to hold…

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

The Way We Contextualize Nature Now

“The snowy owl — widely familiar to children as Hedwig, the beloved pet of boy wizard Harry Potter — was added to the kill list after one of them, nesting on top of a taxiway sign on an airport runway and got sucked into an airplane turbine.”

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Have You Seen Curtis Sliwa’s Son’s Shoe?

My son lost his shoe. It’s identical to the one seen here. For tips or shoe sightings call 909–54-SLIWA pic.twitter.com/3FuGS70MGY

— Curtis Sliwa (@CurtisSliwa) December 9, 2013

I mean, yes, this is exactly the kind of week we’re looking at.

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

St. Vincent, “Birth In Reverse”

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Go Look At Some Baby Sheeps

In the hallowed tradition of Livefeed Of Goats, here is LambCam. When last I checked the sheep were chewing on some grass, but who knows what stunning developments have subsequently transpired? ALSO: I know this week seems like it’s going to be a bitch to get through, and that’s…

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Aggregator Cashes In

Huh, there’s still a Newsweek.

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

You Don’t Stop Being British Just Because You’re Old

“More than half a million people have been hospitalised in the past three years because of drink or drugs, with those in their 40s behind a surge in cases that is putting a strain on the NHS, official figures reveal. A total of 533,302…

Alex Balk in The Awl

Dec 9, 2013

Your Cellphone Makes You Sadder Than You Already Are, And You Are Already Pretty Sad

“If you are constantly on your mobile phone, most onlookers might think you have lots of friends and a busy social life. However, those attached to the phone are likely to be less happy…

December 06, 2013

December 10, 2013