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“Why doesn’t every delivery app notify me when my delivery is arriving?”

— Nick Patrick, Nick Patrick, Pokémon GO is defined by location, not by augmented reality — On the Radar

“It was Darwinism. All the guys who were stupid enough to use cell phones in Baghdad kept getting hit, hit, hit, and hit. That was their way of culling the herd, though it had the negative side effect of leaving the smarter and more powerful operatives in place, the ones who were good at internal cou…”

— Derek Harvey, ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror

“This begs the question: Why aren’t more apps leveraging location to build amazing product experiences?”

— Nick Patrick, Pokémon GO is defined by location, not by augmented reality — On the Radar

“America is unpopular in the Middle East, but if we had ISIS's approval rating, we would see that as a very, very serious strategic problem. They have a terrible brand. So part of what we need to do is simply avoid making mistakes that will let them present themselves as a defender of Muslims. We nee…”

— Gartenstein-Ross, ISIS can only succeed if we overreact — so we shouldn’t

“Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important.’”

— Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants

“ISIS isn't strong. It's weak. That doesn't mean it's not dangerous, or that it can't hurt us. But we shouldn't pretend these are invincible superterrorists. They're murderers fighting a war that they will lose and Americans will win.”

— Ezra Klein, ISIS can only succeed if we overreact — so we shouldn’t

“Possibly the most worrying aspect of ISIS’s operational potential comes from its unprecedented wealth. According to files seized by Iraqi intelligence before the attack on Mosul, ISIS had £515 million in cash and assets. While it appears the seizure of funds from Mosul may have been initially overst…”

— Marc Simms, ISIS: Background, Ideology and Capabilities

“Many mainstream Muslim organizations have gone so far as to say the Islamic State is, in fact, un-Islamic. It is, of course, reassuring to know that the vast majority of Muslims have zero interest in replacing Hollywood movies with public executions as evening entertainment. But Muslims who call the…”

— Graeme Wood, What ISIS Really Wants

“Where do you go when you need some inspiration?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“How do you feel about staying friends with exes?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“Do you believe in soul mates?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“Do you like someone you’re interested in to pursue you or do you prefer to do the chasing?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“Do you hold grudges or do you forgive easily?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“What did your last relationship teach you?”

— Rania Naim, 45 Personal Questions To Ask Someone If You Want To Test How Compatible You Really Are

“Under what circumstances do you tend to feel shy?”

— Mélanie Berliet, 50 Revealing Questions (That Aren’t Too Deep) So You Can Skip The Small Talk On Every Date

“What’s the most disturbing thought you’ve ever had?”

— Mélanie Berliet, 50 Revealing Questions (That Aren’t Too Deep) So You Can Skip The Small Talk On Every Date

“When’s the last time you really indulged, and for what occasion?”

— Mélanie Berliet, 50 Revealing Questions (That Aren’t Too Deep) So You Can Skip The Small Talk On Every Date

“Do you prefer group dinners or one-on-ones with friends?”

— Mélanie Berliet, 50 Revealing Questions (That Aren’t Too Deep) So You Can Skip The Small Talk On Every Date

“Have you ever been caught lying?”

— Mélanie Berliet, 50 Revealing Questions (That Aren’t Too Deep) So You Can Skip The Small Talk On Every Date

“What do you do well naturally and effortlessly?”

— Rania Naim, 35 Questions To Help You Find Your Calling