May 2012
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United Nations seeks "Code of Conduct" for... →
“The controversial measure, called the International Code of Conduct for Information Security, would ‘give the UN more control over cybersecurity, data privacy, technical standards and the Web’s address system,’ The Hill reported.”
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Brain implant lets paralyzed woman control robot... →
“Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.”
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Giving It Away →
The ladies of @duolit were again kind enough to let me use their website as a bullhorn, this time for my views on self-publishing in general and the notion of giving your work away for free. Having already used my five free, promotional days with Kindle’s Direct Select program, I felt it was good to at least reflect on the experience. I actually do plan on re-upping with KDS for another...
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So congratulations, North Carolina. Last night, you struck a decisive blow for...
– STEPHEN COLBERT, The Colbert Report (via inothernews)
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