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June 03, 2014

I picked up WoW again. For those of you who aren't familiar with the game, that's World of Warcraft.

So...yeah, I might disappear for a few weeks. It's been known to happen. I'll try not to, though.

Links!

Libraries, Books, & Authors:

Written in Lights: "To highlight the relevance of libraries in the 21st century, Marble Fairbanks created a dynamic skylight that shouts it from the rooftop." Neat!
Can't Read? Go To the Library
Judy Blume: Parents worry too much about what children read
10 everyday words we got from science fiction writers SciFi is awesome.
Amazon Is Not a Monopoly or a Monopsony
Sexy, Smart and Charming: Book Characters That Benedict Cumberbatch Made Better Oh, Ben, we all love you.

Net & Tech:

3 things you need to know about sharing and collaborating online
Everyone should know just how much the government lied to defend the NSA
The Internet in Real Time How cool is that?

Science:

Congress Tells Scientists IPCC Climate Report "Not Science" I just...I can't. Craziness...
Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs

Other:

Thailand's Military Is Forcing People to Stop Worrying and Love the Coup
What Happens to Migrants after They Are Deported?

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