Thursday, October 29, 2009

Happy Birthday, Internet!

It's hard to believe but 40 years ago today the internet was born. Forty years ago there weren't even any personal computers, now we carry them around in our pockets. The internet has changed the way we do everything, from communicating with each other to ordering a pizza. It has invaded almost every facet of our lives unlike any technology I can think of. When we need the most minuscule bits of information we just hop on our computers and, more often than not that information is retrieved in seconds. This post, and the article that reminded me of this significant day were brought to me via that internet. Amazing, that in my lifetime such a thing has occurred.

It's stretched our boundaries and made our "communities" bigger than they otherwise would be. It's certainly enhanced the freedom movement and brought liberty to many a persons thoughts and actions. The internet has brought diverse communities across the globe together. Warned us and informed us of hope, tragedy, tyranny and freedom. Here's hoping that the next 40 do even more to enhance our lives and promote freedom and liberty. Let the next revolution begin!

Happy Birthday, Internet!

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Secret Messages, Indeed.

From dial up to broadband. From wires on poles to satellite up links the internet sure has come a long way in 40 years.


Time for a party!

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Climate Change? Whatever.

With the upcoming climate meeting in Copenhagen, (where we'll likely be sold out) there's all sorts of propaganda out there. I rather like this remix of a British commercial. It seems to sum up the true spirit behind the movement. (Not necessarily safe for work).



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Hat Tip to The Flea

Continuing A Canadian Trend

I have a thing for Canadian bands, I guess. Triumph is one of them. I saw them in concert many years ago and was really impressed with them. As rock bands go they definitely had what it took to get a crowd going. Here's hoping they get things back together one of these days. I'd like to see them again.



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