Links I found interesting for 07-09-2012
- Data App: Texas Reservoir Levels
See where the water is running out, in real time!
- Securing your facebook profile
Top tips (via @amcunningham).
- On Self-Publishing and Amazon
Why Amazon is wrong.
September 8th, 2012
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.
- Taking the Romney critique seriously
Dan has difficulty doing so.
- d20 Dice Randomness Test: Chessex vs GameScience | Awesome Dice Blog
You have to admire the dedication!
- The demise of a social media platform: Tracking LiveJournal's decline
The sad truth!
- Bidzina Ivanishvili: The billionaire with a Georgian dream
More or less sympathetic profile from the Independent.
- 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."
The previous history of Mendax
For those interested in the earlier career of Julian Assange under his hacker identity of Mendax, over twenty years ago, I refer you to chapters 8 and 9 of Suelette Drefyus' 1997 book Underground, available here in a variety of formats provided by my old mate Justin Mason. An interesting read.
