Matt Alldian

Slashdot user "r" shared content about Chatroulette developing an algorithm for genital recognition. via Slashdot

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

This analysis of the charter school debate argues that evaluating their effectiveness requires looking beyond standardized test scores to factors like graduation rates and criminal justice involvement. via Crooked Timber

Photos of all the World Cup balls are featured in this New York Times interactive experience that showcases their evolution from 1930 to 2010. via FlowingData

Kottke.org shares a tip on preheating frying pans to the ideal temperature using the Leidenfrost effect to prevent food from sticking. via kottke.org

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error for a page about death threats against Ted Kennedy. via The Daily Beast

The World Forgot features new music and information, such as new Sufjan Stevens songs and albums. via The World Forgot

A collection of headlines from June 14, 2010, curated by The Morning News on topics ranging from disease genetics and surrealist furniture to the World Cup and the economics of gas. via The source of this content is The Morning News.

Steve Landsburg's blog post riddles readers with a question: why do companies with vast resources take on big risks? via The Big Questions

This WordPress.com blog features strange maps, but you'll need to log in to see this one.

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Jason Kottke shares a helpful travel tip for finding budget-friendly destinations using Kayak's Explore feature. Users can input their budget, travel dates, and preferences to discover suitable locations.