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‘Social’ media doesn’t recognise death
When I go on ‘Linked In’, I’m often reminded to congratulate an old friend of mine for having been in business for x years. The problem is, this old friend passed on some time ago… Today I was reminded by … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Computers and Internet, People, Phlyarology
Tagged death, facebook, phlyarology
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Have I been pwned?
‘Pwned‘, in case you’re not aware, is a ‘leetspeak’ slang term derived from the verb ‘own’, as meaning to appropriate or to conquer to gain ownership. The term implies domination or humiliation of a rival, and is used primarily in … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Communication, Computers and Internet, Education, Phlyarology, Strategy
Tagged advice, computer, email, password, pwned, security
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I should have known better…
… than to believe that what was once free would stay free, without a contract signed in blood. I’ve been away a while now, and what do I find when I drop by? Most of the imagery on my blog … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Communication, Computers and Internet, Ludditis, Phlyarology
Tagged stupid
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Here’s a question that really matters…
The guys from Positive Money went to ask young people a few questions about money. The first questions they asked were no-brainers. “Duh, everyone knows that.” But then they asked: Do you know where money comes from? Our money system … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Business, Communication, Core thought, Economics, Education, Phlyarology, Strategy
Tagged Change, equality, Justice, money, positive money
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Not with a whimper, but with a bang
Posted in Climate, Communication, Drama, Education, Environment, History
Tagged Diskobay, Greenland, Kangerlussuaq
7 Comments
Support the Dark Snow 2016 Field Campaign
The Dark Snow Project 2016 Field Campaign Needs You! Continue reading
Posted in crowdsourcing, Education, Environment, GCD: Global climate disruption, History, News and politics, People, Science
Tagged Dark Snow
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Bill Maher on new rules for old fools
… and, finally, new rule: Before Americans can laugh at how pathetic Cubans are for driving those old patched-up cars instead of getting new ones, we have to explain why that’s what we’re doing with our healthcare system, our voting … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Energy, GCD: Global climate disruption, Health, Just for laughs, memetics, People, Phlyarology, Strategy
Tagged America, Bill Maher, Cuba, Ludditis, Old cars
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How to make your own Dvorak keyboard from a QWERTY one
Those of you who have been following my puerile witterings here from the early days of ‘Wibble’ may recall that, back in 2007, I underwent the throes of converting my fingers from <spit> QWERTY to the vastly superior keyboard layout … Continue reading
Posted in Computers and Internet, Education, History, Ludditis, People
Tagged conversion, dvorak, keyboard layout, QWERTY
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JourneyQuest 3: Return of the Lactomancer
Yes, it makes no sense. If everything we know and love will come crashing down around us, what’s the point? Nevertheless, it has to be… 3,252 backers $254,717 pledged of $420,000 goal 3 days to go JourneyQuest 3: go back … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, crowdsourcing, Culture, Drama, Fantasy, Games, JourneyQuest, Just for laughs, Phlyarology
Tagged Journey Quest, journeyquest, kickstarter, lactomancer
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So: you think your email is private? Think again…
We the people are walking blindfold into a future in which unaccountable anyones can access our private thoughts. Continue reading
