Tuesday, 5. February 2008

Super Tuesday 2008 Resources


For those not in the United States, “Super Tuesday” is when 24 states start figuring out who their delegates at the national conventions will be to decide each parties Presidential candidate. This day can make or break a potential campaign, and this year it seems more important than ever. We’ve gathered together a slew of resources to help you not only cast your vote, but also decided who fits you best, and to follow the results.

mashable.com

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Killer dolphins baffle marine experts


Film taken of gangs of dolphins repeatedly ramming baby porpoises, tossing them in the air and pursuing them to the death has solved a long-term mystery of what causes the death of so many of these harmless mammals - but has left animal experts baffled as to the motive.

telegraph.co.uk

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Seen On The Streets of Los Angeles - A New Banksy?


A New Banksy?

kitsunenoir.com

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The Visible Body - It's like "Google Earth" Human Body!


Argosy's Visible Body is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today. This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy. The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs and systems of the human body.

Visible Body

visiblebody.com

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Brain Age neuroscientist prefers lab to millionaire row


Neuroscientist Dr. Kawashima, the star and part-designer of Nintendo's brain training game 'Brain Age' has turned down $22 million dollars in royalties saying that he has no need for the money because "my hobby is work".

mindhacks.com

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Arte sendet Beitrag unter CC


Die Arte-Sendung Metropolis hat am vergangenen Samstag zum wiederholten Mal eine Creative Commons Lizenz genutzt. Der Beitrag “Ein Science-Fiction Roman des Internetzeitalters: „Backup“ von Cory Doctorow” von Susan Loehr kann zu nicht-kommerziellen Zwecken kopiert und verändert werden, solange Veränderungen wieder unter derselben Lizenz veröffentlicht werden. Das ist erfreulich und ausbaufähig.


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Danish Court Tells ISP To Block PirateBay


Back in 2006, a Danish court demanded that ISP Tele2 start blocking access to the AllofMp3.com website. It seemed like a bizarre request, focused on just one ISP. While the ISP complied, apparently the block was quite easy to get around and the overall impact of the ban was minimal.

techdirt.com slyck.com theregister.co.uk

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