Links I found interesting for 08-09-2012

How Upsetting : Maria Miller and the political internet meme
A political facebook meme that isn't true? How surprising. But I bet hardly anyone who reposted it bothered to check the facts.
(tags: sexandgenderandsexuality ukpolitics )
Taking the Romney critique seriously
Dan has difficulty doing so.
(tags: war uspolitics )
d20 Dice Randomness Test: Chessex vs GameScience | Awesome Dice Blog
You have to admire the dedication!
(tags: games mathematics )
The demise of a social media platform: Tracking LiveJournal's decline
The sad truth!
(tags: socialmedia livejournal )
Bidzina Ivanishvili: The billionaire with a Georgian dream
More or less sympathetic profile from the Independent.
(tags: georgia )
Western Sahara: It’s Time for the People to Choose | Middle East Institute
"When history, international law, regional geopolitics and security concerns all point to the same conclusion, there is really no other option. It’s time for the Security Council to assume control and accelerate resolution of the dispute by deciding on a clear timetable and deadline for holding a referendum on self-determination, as required by international law. It’s time to let the people choose."
(tags: westernsahara carneross )