When I read headlines like: Deaths as Israel storms aid ship or Israeli Massacres Go International; Commandos Kill 16 Free Gaza Activists I despair. And then to read the vitriolic comments for and against the action, my sense of desperation grows. I feel more strongly for the underdog and I can not fathom why such …
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A cold winter snap, but not long enough.
Another sign of climate change and weather volatility. Although winter was very cold, the dip in temperatures was brief and not long enough for ice and snow cover to accumulate. From Earth Observatory: Winter 2009-2010 was much colder than normal for the United States, and it delivered a string of record-breaking snowstorms that began on …
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Synthetic life – It’s just about money.
It would be comforting to believe that the production of synthetic bacteria in the laboratory is going to accelerate cures for disease, replacement body parts and sympathetic engagement with nature. But that is not happening. The positive hopes are the marketing headline. The reality, proven by the track record of Venter and his hairy faced …
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Virtual relationships can empty your soul.
I love the internet, mobile phones and technology that helps me stay in touch with people. Living in a close community these technologies are almost redundant – you meet people all the time – at the shops, sports practice, the farm show and so on. In fact some people hardly use them at all. But …
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Open.coop – some good ideas
Open.coop wants to help to build a world-wide community of individuals and organisations committed to the creation of a collaborative, sustainable economy. Their page on a dream communication system for the planet shows in pictures many of the emerging open approaches to managing humanity. Check it out.
Reasons to Avoid Microsoft
Well, you know I have a deep cynicism about Microsucks and Windoze, even if you haven’t read or heard it from me, the title gives it away. So I was happy to see that some real people with real brains have created this page entitled Reasons To Avoid Microsoft. The key/legend is fun before even …
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OK, I’m a nerd.
While doing some background reading on transcoding I came across this page titled Computers but giving a pretty accurate description of a so called non-hardcore nerd. It is very familiar. So I must confess to being one. This is the paragraph that clinched it: … we non-hardcore nerds do have something very important in common …
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Seed The Truth
Monsanto Plant Shut Down by Activists in Europe. Although the video linked here looks like a news item it is more revealing because it gives a good summary of the crimes that chemical company Monsanto commits everyday. Its only 7 minutes long. Monsanto represents a destructive model of chemical agriculture which is keeping food out …
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IT makes you happy.
If you’re on a computer or phone you already believe it. A study now gives evidence that technology increases happiness. The main benefit is to facilitate communication. This can be especially beneficial in both rural societies where people live are dispersed and getting in touch with your neighbour/community etc can mean a long walk/drive, and …
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Farewell Shahbaz.
Shahbaz died in a car accident yesterday. He is a wonderful person whose legacy lives on in the spirit of his family and all the friends that he touched with his intelligent, balanced, honest approach to life. I miss him. It is difficult to face death from life. Grief is a part of that process. …
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