2007

A program called CyberLover is circulating Russian chat forums and is designed to mimic online flirtation to extract personal information from unsuspecting users. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Kerry Howley of Reason.com shares an article discussing a call for regulating sliced bread thickness in Britain. Baroness Gardener is concerned about thick-sliced bread and its potential impact on obesity.

Malcolm Gladwell's book review explores the idea that IQ tests might reflect modernity more than intelligence, citing research suggesting racial IQ differences are rooted in environmental factors.

The Freakonomics blog is giving away free signed bookplates for the Freakonomics book for a limited time. via Freakonomics

This paper argues that industries increasingly employ "mediocrities" because proving talent is expensive, leading to lower output and higher prices. via The New Economist

Tyler Cowen argues in this blog post that bans on durable goods with less liquid markets are more effective. via Marginal Revolution

Google launched a unified interface for the iPhone, integrating search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader, and Google Docs into one package.

Andy Mukherjee suggests Vietnam is becoming a manufacturing hub due to its lower costs and young, educated workforce. via New Economist

A 2007 Reddit thread discusses Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich being left out of a CBS series on presidential candidates.

It looks like this Reddit page wasn't found.

The Washington Post fact-checks a statement. via The Washington Post

A Slate article argues that "Stairway to Heaven" ruined Led Zeppelin, sparking debate among Reddit users.

via reddit.com.