Interesting Links for 25-7-2011

Collected links from around the web

• Some Viking settlers were women shock. Sexist archeologists debunked
  Half of norse settlers to England probably women. Some women used swords, which caused the confusion.
  (tags: archeology sexism Vikings)
• Marvel puts ultimate comic geek in charge of film universe
  The guy that tought Meg Ryan how to use email for You've Got Mail is now the guy making sure the Marvel films make sense and are succesful. Seems to be doing a pretty good job so far, really looking forward to The Avengers.
  (tags: marvel Kevin-Feige geekery)
• uK Smartphone market incredibly competitive, Nokie still holding position
  Huge numbers of analysts have written Nokia's symbian platform off, including, unfortunately, Nokia's management. Thing is, they're still at above 20% share. Think of all the free advertising iPhone's and similar get when companies push their Apps, yet more'n one in 5 has a Symbian, which isn't getting any App love from idiot tail chasing social media marketing types. Why yes, I am a little bitter-my N8 is, frankly, brilliant, but while I prefer a decent web interface, sometimes an app is useful.
  (tags: nokia mobile+phones android competition)

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