Remember, remember the fifth of November. Here are some thoughts on the complicated legacy of the Gunpowder Plot. Why Nebraska’s electoral votes are so weird, and the man responsible for keeping them weird. And, inspired by the Korean practice of nunchi, some tips on being a better communicator in virtual spaces.

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Links:

• Guy Fawkes's Misunderstood Legacy (The Atlantic)
• Thread on Senator Ernie Chambers (Dr. Andrew R. Schrock, Twitter)
• Read the (Virtual) Room! How to Improve Your Digital Nunchi (Wired)
• Kottke.Org
• Jackson Bird on Twitter

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