Day: August 20, 2015

Tokyo’s iconic Hotel Okura is about to be knocked down, and that will be a tragedy


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Plenty of old buildings get torn down in Tokyo (and other cities) to make way for newer structures. Some are missed, others not at all. One iconic building slated for demolition in Tokyo will most certainly be mourned by longtime residents of and visitors to Japan’s frenetic capital: the Hotel Okura.

Simply waiting for a friend or colleague in this hotel’s high-ceilinged main lobby—with its just-right blend of wood, paper screens, and pendant lights—can be an almost meditative experience. One devotee described it thus (paywall):

http://qz.com/482859/tokyos-iconic-hotel-okura-is-slated-for-imminent-demolition-and-it-shouldnt-be/

What’s in the Ashley Madison database that hackers released online


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The hackers who claimed to have stolen every bit of data from Ashley Madison, a dating website intended for adulterers, have made good on their promise to release the full database if the site didn’t shut down.

 Identifying themselves as Impact Team, the hackers have made available a frighteningly vast amount of data on Ashley Madison’s users and inner workings. Impact Team produced the information Tuesday, August 18, through the Tor network, a sort of parallel internet or “dark web” that keeps all traffic data anonymous.

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http://qz.com/482875/whats-in-the-ashley-madison-database-that-hackers-released-online/

Tohu Thoke


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This “tofu” comes together fast; it’s essentially a quick chickpea flour porridge that you cool and slice. The tart, savory tamarind dressing and crispy shallots and garlic with oil give the dish tons of flavor. As an untraditional addition, you could also add corn and diced tomatoes for a fresh summer meal.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017639-tohu-thoke