Friday Link Roundup: January 9, 2015

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Congrats, Districters! You’ve made it through your first snowfall of 2015. Now ban all snow dances, wear your pajamas right side out (we’re in our nation’s capital — show some decency) and cross your fingers the polar vortex ends soon. Till then, stay cozy around your computer’s warming glow with these links…

Aww, watch Bao Bao playing in the snow! Almost makes the Metro delays worth it. Almost. [dcist.com]

Bitcoin had a crummy 2014, and 2015 isn’t looking great either. [washingtonpost.com]

Relive your childhood (except for all those awkward food-stuck-in-braces moments) and play Oregon Trail online for free. [huffingtonpost.com]

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5 Google security tips you shouldn’t ignore. [mashable.com]

Take a nap at work. No really! If HuffPo says it’s ok, your boss will understand. [huffingtonpost.com]

Thinking about paying for a social media campaign? Read what the ROI is first. [ h/t ]

Kleenex alert: See how newspapers around the work paid tribute to Charlie Hebdo. #JeSuisCharlie [mashable.com]

Still suffering from a “Serial” withdrawal? Here’s the latest: The Intercept interviewed Jay Wilds in three parts (here’s 1, 2 and 3) and prosecutor Kevin Urick in two parts (1 and 2 coming later today). Sarah Koenig and team hits back with this response.

DC Restaurant Week is almost here! Make reservations at these spots while you can. [dcist.com]

Who Failed at the Internet This Week? Jimmy Fallon for blowing his chance to date Nicole Kidman. [buzzfeed.com]

Who Won the Internet This Week? Gaston for winning a push-up contest and letting an 11-year-old girl win an arm-wrestling match.

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Author: Karmen Fox

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