May 2008
11 posts
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Bumblin’ Along will be hibernating for a while as I shift my blogging efforts over to Blurring Borders where the Wordpress platform provides more flexibility and I can write at length about other important topics like development, technology and world affairs. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Link Dump on Political Transparency
I had the opportunity to attend the Berkman@10 conference these past two days. I’m sure I’ll have more thoughts in the coming days, but I’ve blogged some of it at my blog, Copyrightings. However, one thing I wanted to highlight were a lot of people doing important work with government transparency. Here are some links, check them out: The Sunlight Foundation is behind much of...
A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science →
Crows are scary-smart →
Theory of ICTs in Human Rights →
$200 Oil
Where are the next generation planes which don’t need oil? Why aren’t the carriers placing a $50 million prize on the inventor that can solve that problem?
Inner-city crime - Back from the Brink - The... →
This article perfectly sums up why I love the Economist. Not only is the content spot-on and insightful, it is often dripping with wonderfully dry sarcasm. Case in point: “Outside a liquor store, a policeman pats down a suspect. The suspect’s trousers are halfway down his thighs. You might think this is an impractical fashion for someone who often needs to run from the police.”
Are the new viewers gone yet?
Forgot how amazing this was.
Things I Don't Like About My MacBook Pro
1. The button to unlatch the closed computer is too skinny 2. When closed, the pulsating light on the front is incredibly annoying, especially when I sleep three feet from the light 3. The entire machine gets much, much too hot 4. The battery’s life has suddenly decreased notably; getting 1.5 hours is a chore 5. If, by chance, static electricity build-up discharges when I touch the MBP, the...