Archive for August 11, 2007

Linus explains why open source works

“Linus Torvalds is often described as an open source champion, interested in licensing only insofar as it affects his ability to share code and improve software more quickly. However, his real position is more complicated — and to some, perhaps surprising.”

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Error Found in GISS Dataset – 1934, NOT 1998, the Hottest Year on Record

Error found in surface temperature data. NASA acknowledges, corrects its dataset. “1934 is now the hottest, and 3 others from the 1930’s are in the top 10. Furthermore, only 3 (not 9) took place since 1995 (1998, 1999, and 2006). The years 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 are now below the year 1900 and no longer even in the top 20.” Coverage by the MSM: 0

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Canada to Militarily Defend Arctic from Russia’s New Claim of Ownership!

As the race to back up claims over the resources of the Arctic Ocean heats up, Canada has said it will build two new military bases in its far north.

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