Links August 2014Links August 2014
Matt Palmer wrote a good overview of DNSSEC [1]. Sociological Images has an interesting article making the case for phasing out the US $0.01 coin [2]. The Australian $0.01 and[...]
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Matt Palmer wrote a good overview of DNSSEC [1]. Sociological Images has an interesting article making the case for phasing out the US $0.01 coin [2]. The Australian $0.01 and[...]
Dave Johnson wrote an interesting article for Salon about companies ripping off the tax system by claiming that all their income is produced in low tax countries [1]. Seb Lee-Delisle[...]
Russ Albery wrote an insightful blog post about trust, computer security, and training programmers [1]. He makes a good case that social problems in our community decrease the availability of[...]
Charmian Gooch gave an interesting TED talk about her efforts to fight organised crime and corruption by prohibiting anonymous companies [1]. The idea of a company is to protect the[...]
Yves Rossy is the Jetman, he flys with a wing and four jet engines strapped to his body, he gave an interesting TED talk about flying along with some exciting[...]
Typing Animal wrote an interesting article about the dangers of stainless steel in a medical environment [1]. Apparently silver and copper are best due to the oligodynamic effect. Instead of[...]
The Economist has an interesting and informative article about the lack of reproducability of scientific papers and the implications for scientific research [1]. Regina Dugan gave an interesting TED talk[...]
Fast Coexist has an interesting article about the art that Simon Beck creates by walking in snow [1]. If you are an artist you can create art in any way,[...]
Andres Lozano gave an interesting TED talk about the use of electrodes inside the brain (deep brain stimulation) to treat Alzheimers disease, Parkinson’s disease, and depression [1]. Daniel Pocock wrote[...]
Shanley wrote an insightful article about microagressions and management [1]. It’s interesting to read that and think of past work experiences, even the best managers do it. Bill Stone gave[...]