The Young Afghan Refugee

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For the past 30 years, more people have fled Afghanistan than anywhere else in the world. There are 1.7 million registered in Pakistan alone, and that doesn’t include those who are undocumented. The Associated Press’ chief photographer for Pakistan, Islamabad-based Muhammed Muheisen, shot portraits of Afghan children who are living in a slum in the outskirts of the city. Through these photographs, Muheisen leaves no …

Delta Flies to The ’80s

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While a lot of airlines play the same old safety video passengers feel they’ve been seeing since the ’80s, Delta decided to have a look back at the glory years of big hair and bigger sweaters with their new in-flight safety video, created by Wieden + Kennedy New York. Featured appearances include fishnet gloves, leg warmers and a Rubik’s cube, not to mention Alf and …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

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1. Chicago’s Fresh Food Vending Machine Founder Luke Saunders prefers the term “kiosk,” but there’s no denying that his Chicago-based Farmer’s Fridge invention is actually a veggie vending machine. Built from recycled barn wood and sporting a touchscreen display, the machine dispenses farm-fresh salads in plastic containers, as well as a variety of healthy drink and snack options. The machine is restocked every 24 hours …