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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

TechCrunch LA

I want to say that we are deeply committed to inclusion on screen and behind the camera and in our workplace,” Sarandos told the Hollywood Reporter. But Sarandos doubled down on his defense of the special, writing an internal email that “content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm.” brb walking out.

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How To Network With Really Busy People

InfoChachkie

Prior to the digital age, high-profile people deployed brute force to screen out unsolicited, inbound communications. Sam trusted his Assistant to set his calendar and screen out irrelevant encounters. Review the company''s press releases, the recipient''s LinkedIn profile, etc. Old School Charm. Congratulations.

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Why Most of Your Assumptions About Phone Calls are Wrong

Both Sides of the Table

If you follow the tech media you would be subject to a lot of narrative biases that are completely off base – and this includes the value of email and phone calls. I’m sure you’ve heard the meme that “email is dead” – if fact if you Google it you’ll find a long list of articles that will mislead you.

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Why You Should Give Before You Get

Both Sides of the Table

I see it on email even more. ” In it he talked about how he gets daily emails asking for intros to Oprah (he does a lot of work with her) and his advice. When you want press, it will come. And it applies to business relationships & networking as much as it does to remuneration in the workplace. Lots of asking.

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The Samsung Galaxy MEGA is a MONUMENTALLY MASSIVE Mecha [Review]

Tech Zulu Event

I’ve found that the bigger these devices come, the more awkward and unwieldy they are when pressed to your cheek. The screen gets really hot as its pressed up to your cheek and so I find myself just putting my ear up to the speaker. So grin and bear it by keeping your cheek on the hot screen?

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Snapchat 101 for VCs and Old Folks

Both Sides of the Table

The final part of Snapchat for now is the most hidden and is a lot of fun, which is the secret part of Snapchat where you can take photos or videos of people with rainbows coming out of their mouths or do the “head swap” that you probably saw in the press. The starting screen every time is the camera. Navigation.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). But I’m guessing the narrative is similar elsewhere. He hit me from two very trusted sources.

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