Linked List: June 25, 2009

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Creep of the Week: Clarence Thomas ★

The New York Times:

Justice Clarence Thomas was the only member of the court to conclude that the strip search of Savana Redding did not violate the Fourth Amendment. He asserted that the majority’s finding second-guesses the measures that educators take to maintain discipline “and ensure the health and safety of the students in their charge.”

And on the other side of the 8-1 decision:

Justice Stevens wrote on Thursday that “it does not require a constitutional scholar to conclude that a nude search of a 13-year-old child is an invasion of constitutional rights of some magnitude.”

The Lessons of Mark Sanford’s Hike ★

Some political claim chowder for your enjoyment.

HP Releases iPhone Versions of Classic Calculators ★

Interesting foray into iPhone development for HP. Check out the comments for raves and requests from calculator nerds.

Update: More commentary from HP calculator aficionados here.

More on Apple’s Much-Improved iPhone Remote App ★

Includes video showing how it works. Very clever.

Apple TV 2.4 Software Updates ★

Biggest new feature is support for the new version of the iPhone Remote app, which now lets you use gestures.

Bill Nye Explains How the 3GS Oleophobic Display Works ★

I thought it sounded like a gimmick, but I swear it really works.