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THE BEST TED TALKS – all here.. in one place.. constantly updated.

  the paradox of choice = mind blowing surprising science of motivation where good ideas come from   BEWARE – online filter bubbles coolest statistics you’ve ever seen       robot (more…)

Posted on 28 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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Why I think Humans will Perservere or “We make my heart soar”.

These sorts of clips settle me.  They show an inherent connectivity and togetherness…. it shows our similarities and desire to be part of this “something” bigger than us.  We aren’t that different. (more…)

Posted on 28 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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Tiburon Wine Festival, a walk to St. Hilary’s Church post New Morning Cafe, Angel Island Ferry, sailboats, and photo slideshow

Likely the favorite time lapse I have done so far… not that big a deal, but so mellow: here is my action lapse test…. sorta wacky. I love the part with the ferry, then the running water. Much……. Enjoy! Here (more…)

Posted on 16 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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Foursquare Check In KML data overlaid on Google Maps

View Foursquare data in a larger map

Posted on 12 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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Apple is worth 2x as much as Google

Wow. http://royal.pingdom.com/2011/05/05/apple-now-worth-5x-more-than-in-2006-and-nearly-2x-as-much-as-google/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RoyalPingdom+%28Royal+Pingdom%29 Wild. (more…)

Posted on 7 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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The news asked about my thoughts on Osama Bin Laden’s death

As for the original thingamahjig…. it’s long. Sorry.   You are right it’s like what we see in other countries.  We didn’t string anyone up and burn them, even in effigy, so I am fairly proud (more…)

Posted on 5 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits
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Something thoughtful for Post 400 – The Filter Bubble

Filter ethics. This is the most important thing regarding Facebook & other online communities that very few people are talking about.  I note here (June 2010) that hidden streams destroy any legitimacy (more…)

Posted on 5 May, 201110 April, 2014 By Uncle Fishbits

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