Links for 07-01-2008
Nanotubes – boron is the new carbon; massive collection of free Linux ebooks; Henry Rollins interviewed …
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1 – Boron nanotubes could outperform carbon
“According to the latest calculations, tubes built out of the element boron could have many of the same properties as carbon nanotubes [...] And for some electronic applications, they should even be better than carbon.”
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2 – Read to Lead: How to Digest Books Above Your “Level”
“Reading to lead or learn requires that you treat your brain like the muscle that it is–lifting the subjects with the most tension and weight. For me, that means pushing ahead into subjects you’re not familiar with …” Interesting approach.
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3 – LinuxHaxor.net | 68 Linux Related Free E-books
“… a comprehensive list of Free Linux related e-books.” And they do mean comprehensive. Crikey.
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4 – Cory Doctorow: Artist Rights
“No one gives out awards for writers who bring copyright suits — but we do give out awards to the brave writers who publish in the teeth of censorship and state oppression.”
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5 – Interview: Henry Rollins – The Man himself…
“Has anyone ever really needed to hear anything I’ve ever said? I don’t think I’ve saved any lives. You are in front of the ones who want to be there, that’s what you get.”
