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Slashdot user "r" details the challenges of maintaining custom patches for open-source software in their latest comment. via Slashdot

FlowingData showcases typographic maps by Axis Maps, where city layouts are crafted entirely from words.

It seems there was an error finding the original page, but the site does offer a download link for the Current banking app. via The source of this content is Current.

The Vdara hotel's curved design is reflecting sunlight and causing intense heat in certain areas, leading to reports of guests experiencing severe sunburns. via Engadget

Questioning Terrorism Policy, a blog post by Bruce Schneier, links to an article that argues accepting some risk might be preferable to sacrificing freedom for the illusion of security. via Schneier on Security

WIRED offers the latest news and insights on technology, science, culture, and business. via WIRED

Password Reuse explores the security risks of using the same password across different online accounts.

via xkcd.com

FlowingData's 2010 poll asked readers what software they use for data analysis and visualization, acknowledging that many use a combination of tools. via FlowingData

FlowingData features a "slightly crass" flowchart about the potentially frustrating cycle of problem-solving. via FlowingData

A UC San Diego study found that a global business of solving CAPTCHAs thrives on paying people around $1 per 1,000 solved. via Marginal Revolution

Choi + Shine Architects designed a series of electricity pylons designed to look like giant human figures that can be configured into different poses. The pylons are designed to be cost-effective and use standardized parts.

via The source of this content is Designboom.

FlowingData discusses Eddie Jabbour's redesign of the NYC subway map, called KickMap, which prioritizes readability and is available as an iPhone app. via FlowingData.