links for 2011-07-12

"But most importantly, this work was still interesting. Instead of interviewing folks and finding new sources, I was discovering new technologies, finding tools that let me do what words couldn’t. The news application community is also very active on the internet, especially Twitter, quick to answer questions you may have. Some have been more than willing to double-check my code and offer suggestions. Similar groups exist in traditional journalism, of course, but I’ve always liked how the web development community focuses on education and training of one another."

Interactive timeline of Africa

From the comments: "This is what is wrong with usability. Sacrifice every level of protection for both the business and the user so that you can appeal to the non-thinking". And I tend to agree, some of the examples here are about sensible security precautions and legal obligations, not about usability. Think "Rescue princess" button...

Hmm, be nostalgic about old-style message boards, sure. But argue that Facebook doesn't have "communities". Erm?

We have launched our Daily Kindle edition...

...which will be perfect for "bloodless nerds"

Just at the moment the rest of the world was transfixed about the medical record hacking of Gordon Brown's family, whoever controls the @UKPCC account thought it was the exact right moment to tweet this.