These are my links for August 3rd 2011 through August 4th 2011:

• Salt: More confirmation bias for your preferred narrative « Science-Based Pharmacy – "The true finding from the Cochrane review is that dietary interventions to reduce salt intake are largely ineffective at reducing salt consumption. Salt’s impact on cardiovascular events is less clear than its effects on blood pressure. And the long-term benefits of population-level interventions to reduce dietary salt consumption are not yet well established. Until the data are more clear, you can find the data to support whatever narrative you believe."
• New Yorker on iPad Shows Viewers Want to Read – NYTimes.com –
• Are chess players getting better over time? — Marginal Revolution – "Mostly"
• Why Van Halen demanded no brown M&Ms – Candy as canary
• 5 Big Mistakes To Avoid in Your QR Code Marketing Campaign –
• 15 Creative QR Codes [PICS] –