Category Archives: General Ramblings

Intellect (Or Emotion) Alone Is Obviously Not Enough

            Wow, it’s really sad when any kind of writing presented by a university-trained intellectual will inevitably bring out responses from those who are clearly dragging one side of their head against the ground. Perhaps … Continue reading

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Change Is What We Need

The Post Carbon Institute put out a pretty good animation story depicting the current world crisis that we are all enveloped in. The warning shots were heard a while back, but we didn’t take it seriously when we needed to. … Continue reading

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Steve Jobs In His Own Words

This seems like a good way to start the week. Steve Job’s commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University. Nothing else to say but hear his words, and take heart. Lessons, both good and bad, can be … Continue reading

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We Are Children Of The Stars

Imaginary Foundation has found another amazing message that truly resounds with me, a person who loves the stars. No, I’m not talking about celebrities. Them, not so much – though there are some nice and talented people in that world. … Continue reading

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When You Deny The Ugly

            The NY Times put out an article about the Russian rocket which failed 5 minutes into its launch to deliver supplies needed on the International Space Station. Although the Soyuz rocket program has had … Continue reading

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If You Want To Be An Entrepreneur

Big Think has a pretty straightforward article and video (see above) about how entrepreneurs do what they do. It’s a simple message, but something that few want to entertain because it’s scary. Well, this path ranks up there with flying … Continue reading

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Apocalyptic Society? Uncivilisation Festival

                Hmmm. Today is turning into a day of the dead kind of thing. So, this seemed like an appropriate topic to talk about. The apocalypse is weighing on everyone’s mind because we … Continue reading

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The Internet Is A Human Right

Kostas Grammatis believes that every human deserves access to the Internet. The world is unbalanced, with more people having less than most others. But what would happen if an opportunity was provided to every single human to give them access … Continue reading

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Talking To The Homeless

I see this man on the streets and wonder and worry about him. It’s especially heart-breaking because there are so many like him, and we only notice them occasionally or shut them out completely. I wish that I could help … Continue reading

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The End Of An Era At Apple

Today, we all heard the shocking news. Well, not so much shocking as it is heart-breaking. One of the greatest innovators out there, Steve Jobs, is stepping down from his long-time reign as the leader of Apple. We’ve all been … Continue reading

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