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Holographic Google Earth

While surfing the Internet, I'll sometimes come across a video or article, even an image worth bookmarking, but this just blew my mind.

Software Award Scam

I came across a nice article Article Link. Once I read it, I knew the full story would be well worth the read. Here is the story link.

Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house...

Facebook and the horror of removing / deleting / oblitirating your account

In the last few months, I've had many friends call me and ask "How can I get rid of my Facebook account?"

Sadly, this task is probably the single toughest task you'll ever encounter on the web, in your computing life or for that matter on earth.

Here are a few links to stories and articles that reference why I have boycotted the use and the concept of Facebook. Putting aside my paranoia or conspiracy theories, the fact of the matter is I have no use for this service and have little interest in support the megalomania that is surrounding those on the board of directors behind this project. And people, let us not forget one thing: this is all a project. A social experiment of sorts.

Books to Review

The Omnivore's Dilemma

The Omnivore's Dilemma
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Update: I've actually finished this and am suitably impressed by the awareness of food it has provided me.

2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl

2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl book cover

"Our civilization is on a path of ever-increasing acceleration, but what are we rushing toward?..."