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⚡ Cloud Correction

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Simon Phipps

Try adding "as long as you don't breach the terms of service – according to our sole judgement" to the end of any cloud computing pitch.

— Simon Phipps (@webmink) December 11, 2010

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☞ Appropriate Action

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Simon Phipps

WikiLeaks: Stop the crackdown

As I said in the “Voltaire Moment” article I posted here yesterday, the attacks on our collective freedom resulting from Wikileaks need opposing whatever we think of Wikileaks. This Avaaz petition is worth signing as a way to speak out against extrajudicial actions against internet freedom, rather than in support of Wikileaks, and I’ve signed it. Please consider doing so too.

Also

Easy expense tracking with Plendi’s mobile app

A friend from Ireland has launched this expenses management company and the app that is its gateway.
Lego Antikythera Mechanism

Hitting many geek targets in one superbly produced video, this shows a Lego recreation of the Antikythera Mechanism, an astronomical calculator of great complexity built by the ancient Greeks which demonstrates their abilities went far beyond sculpture and philosophy.

(tags: YuoTube Computer Astronomy History Greek)

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☂ Voltaire Moment Article Available

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Simon Phipps

My article asserting that we need to stand up for Wikileaks’ ability to exist even if we don’t like Wikileaks is now available in the Essays area.

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RT @webmink: Many of the issues observed with the CRA may arise from the use of the term “commercial” with a definition from the Blue Guide… ✍ 6 days ago

Many of the issues observed with the CRA may arise from the use of the term “commercial” with a definition from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ✍ 6 days ago

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