Linkology: The Best of the Internet for 6/4/10

June 4, 2010
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Using extremely sophisticated technology (eyeballs) mated to a complex algorithm (time) with intelligent data filters (subjectivity), I have trawled every square inch of the internet to bring you the absolute finest HTTP products from this past week. Enjoy.

I’ve said before that Apple needs to deflect the discussion away from Flash (what it can’t do) towards something more emergent and open that it can do better than any other mobile OS. And what do you know? Apple now has an excellent page on its website that highlights HTML5 and web standards.

The new Droid Incredible and HTC EVO 4G phones are fantastic, but their battery life is terrible, full-stop. Here are some tips to extend the battery on these devices. Sounds like fun.

What is your perspective on time? That is, how does your perception of time (past, present and future) affect your psychology? Here’s an interesting test. (Bonus: here’s an interesting 10 minute talk by Philip Zimbardo on the topic.)

While I’ve never been much of a baseball fan, what happened with Jim Joyce’s blown call that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game is the single best example of sportsmanship I’ve ever seen. Classy all the way around, especially the day after when Galarraga submitted the lineup card to a tearful Jim Joyce. (Joyce had the option to take the game off given the events of the night prior, but he refused and said he was ready for the boos.)

Hotel Inntel, in the Netherlands, designed by Wilfried van Winden. Yes, it’s real. You either love or hate it. (Me, I love it.)

Caring for your online introvert.

Michael Carrol, £9.7M lotto winner, returns to poverty. Stories like this simultaneously depress and fascinate me.

Should we expect tennis serves to be serially independent? (Corollary: how should a soccer goalie prepare for a direct penalty kick? Hint: it’s less about reaction time and more about guessing intent correctly.)

Have you seen the massive sinkhole that opened up spontaneously in Guatemala?

Books in the house are correlated with good outcomes for children.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

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