links: sweatshops, languages, democracy

[mindstalk]

BAD

Amazon's sweatshops http://al-zorra.livejournal.com/783296.html

GOOD

language speeds; languages differ in meaning per syllable and # of
syllables spoken, but the product is about the same
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2091477,00.html

conlang Q&A
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1898948,00.html

Klingon article
http://www.slate.com/id/2217815/

*Intense* analysis of "The Girl Who Waited" http://doctorwho.livejournal.com/8025322.html

Saudi Arabia gives women right to vote and run
http://www.smh.com.au/world/saudi-king-gives-women-right-to-vote-20110925-1krzf.html

North Dakota oil boom
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/25/140784004/new-boom-reshapes-oil-world-rocks-north-dakota?ft=1&f=1001

rocket launch limited by slow computers
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/25/140740389/launch-logistics-speedy-rocket-slow-electronics?ft=1&f=1001