2007 September

Lately I have had a sort of writing block. Even when I have the time to blog, I am at a loss as to what to write. That which I do manage, is the result of just writing whatever comes out of my head, or just focusing on what needs to be said.
I suppose it [...]

Abstract ideas without any form run like rivulets along a country road, meandering through time like a half forgotten memory. Intelligent intellect analyzes form, and makes logical leaps of understanding, rarely seeing its mysterious properties as something with life and soul.
Dreams within different dreams, reflecting so many myriad ideas and concepts, each one a facet [...]

Small change is good. Small change accumulates, like change on the car floor. It may seem like so little, but it can be your saving grace, when you need an extra quarter for air in your car’s tire.
Small change is like ripples on an ocean sea, it builds and creates waves, effecting all of [...]

Yes, I know, many say that e-cards are a computer risk, but it seems everything interesting these days is. I rather enjoy e-cards, they save on paper, and you can send them at the last minute, and they will still get there on time. These are just a few from my bookmarks, if you have [...]

Does gun control really help prevent violent crime? What would reality be like if we all carried guns? These questions are addressed in this wonderful gem of a video…

Overpopulation has been argued by many to not be an issue. Most often it is religious Conservatives who make this claim. This quote from the Christian Bible, is often used as an excuse to overpopulate:
“Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over [...]

What exactly is transhumanism? According to Wikipedia:
Transhumanism (sometimes symbolized by >H or H+) is an international intellectual and cultural movement supporting the use of new sciences and technologies to enhance human mental and physical abilities and aptitudes, and ameliorate what it regards as undesirable and unnecessary aspects of the human condition, such as stupidity, suffering, [...]

Names help define our world, and ourselves as people. They are symbols that help to describe people, places, and things. We know that for example the name ‘chair’, refers to something you sit on, and quite often has four legs. Originally, this term meant a place of authority, and can still be seen in [...]

Here is another area of my bookmarks, for DIY and craft projects. I wish I had the time to do all of this stuff!

Take It Apart is a really cool site that shows you how to disassemble and reassemble your electronics.
Learn to Dance
I Make Things is a general DIY site.
How2.0 is another interesting site for [...]

This project of narrowing down my bookmarks is getting quite difficult! How do you choose between so many good resources? In today’s sampling of my bookmarks, we will explore various resources for online books and literature.

The Literature Network offers almost 2000 books, and the ability to discuss what you have read with others.
Project Gutenberg has [...]