| Links for 2012-05-28 [Digg] Posted: 29 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT - Facebook must use Facebook to friend investors
Commentary: There is little in the way of social interaction on Facebook's investor relations site. That may be a mistake. - RIM said to plan to lay off 2,000 staff
Research In Motion, the ailing maker of the BlackBerry, is planning to cut at least 2,000 staff as part of a global restructuring plan, according to reports. - The Secret Behind the Success of DayZ, the Most Interesting PC "Game" of 2012
You can keep your Diablos, the most interesting thing to happen to PC gaming this year has easily been DayZ, a zombie survival mod for military shooter ArmA II. What's even more impressive than the experience itself, though, is the fact it was created by a single man, New Zealander Dean Hall. - 101 Year Old Marathon Runner
The world's oldest marathon runner is set to join more than 27,000 runners on the streets of the Scottish capital at the 10th Edinburgh Marathon Festival. - When extreme isn’t extreme enough... (pic)
- Fisherman goes angling for carp... and discovers fish with the body of a goldfish, head of a roach and the fin of a bream
The fish, combining the common goldfish with characteristics of a roach and a bream, even manages to put Blinky the Fish from The Simpsons to shame when it comes to bizarreness levels. - For Memorial Day: The Top 10 Soldiers In Comic Books
Memorial Day: it’s a time to remember soldiers who have fallen, but also a time to honor those who have given service - or are currently in the service, as well. You know, before they fall. In comic books, most of the time, soldiers boil down to “cannon fodder,” or nameless beings standing in awe of the latest superhero smackdown. - Brides update Facebook status before reception
A new survey shows that the Facebook founder and his bride, Priscilla Chan, are far from alone in the s … - Computer program can read human expressions better than humans can
Can you tell the difference between a genuine smile and one masking frustration? We aren't always conscious of the expressions we make in certain situations, which puts us at a disadvantage to computer programs that understand our facial expressions better than we do. Ehsan Hoque, a graduate... - The Despicable Act of Paying for Prisoners!
This is a new America. An America that believes that drug addiction is a disease and not a crime. We will no longer subject ourselves to the old ways of destruction. We will fight for a fair justice system that uplifts our people from the drug war devastation of the past 39 years. - Snow Jabba the Hutt - Imgur
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| Links for 2012-05-27 [Digg] Posted: 28 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT - An Epitaph for Planet Earth
Sometime later this Century, a writer will sit down and attempt to document how his or her grandparents’ generation could have all but ignored the greatest disaster humanity has ever faced. Our intrepid future historian may discover one other disturbing fact explaining our inaction. All our models assumed we’d reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. - Where to Eat Alligator in Miami
Miami is a tremendously tourist-friendly city that is full of eye-catching attractions. Just look at the local city guide for finding those attractive spots and boy will you be amazed! However, Miami is not only about those fantastic sites and places that may offer you an exciting experience but it is also among those few places in earth where you can eat alligators at the local restaurants! Yeah, maybe not all of you will like the idea of putting alligator meat inside your mouth but there are many who like to try anything and this is especially for those people and also for those alligator me - D.C., Virginia officers honored for cases involving missing, exploited children | Washington Examiner
- Fearful German tourists add to Greece's woes by staying away in droves
Resentment over EU austerity measures and images of violent protests have led to 50,000 holidays being cancelled in 10 days - Things of Importance. Seriously.
(lol not really) Walshy and the Other Guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDte4m-_tt4 The Frenchmen Platoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaayK_f6cbY&list=UU... - Young Liberals Have A Dangerous Love Of Government
Young Americans should be intensely skeptical of the kind of authority our federal government wields; yet they are not. - Horsetail Extract Side Effects
Anyone interested in using horsetail as an herbal supplement will no doubt want to look into horsetail extract side effects. Horsetail, also known as - America's unrequited love of the open road - CBS News
CBS Sunday Morning: America's unrequited love of the open road - Our heavily-trafficked freeways are no longer free - fixing our congested and pothole-ridden highways will take billions - 'Asian Brown Cloud' Threatens U.S. - ScienceNOW
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- Shame - Obama campaign treats Jews like criminals at Boca Raton synagogue
A Politican Rabbi in Boca Raton works with the Obama Campaign to treat Jews like criminals. - Apples that never go brown could be on sale by 2014 - with GM fruit staying white for weeks
A Canadian biotech company has filed a request with food regulators to start selling two varieties it claims will stay fresh for weeks on end. - Top 10 most-loved books
Contrary to popular belief, we’re a nation of bookworms with a new survey revealing the favourite books Brits love to read again and again. Topping the list is Dan Brown’s cryptic thriller The Da Vinci Code and, with the addition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic novels and C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, it’s clear that us Brits love a good adventure story.  |
| Links for 2012-05-26 [Digg] Posted: 27 May 2012 12:00 AM PDT - 5 Ways To Become a Better Liar
Be honest: You lie sometimes. And whether those lies are harmless l'il fibs or sociopathic whoppers, you may as well be good at telling them.  |
