Thursday, June 30, 2005

Guruphiliac - Great for the skeptic in me

An interesting blog here. Seems that they take a humorous look at the guru business. Many are 'chosen', but few should be followed. I'm not into the 'guru hugging' thing, and this blog takes a similar dispassionate look at various spiritual leaders.

I once went and stayed down on The Farm in Tennessee in the late 70's, and although I found Steven Gaskin mesmerizing, I didn't feel the need to worship or hang on his every word. As mentioned before True Believers have certain characteristics that set them apart from their fellow humans.

Anyway, check it out if you want an interesting look at what gurus are up to. And as Dylan said "don't trust leaders, follow parking meters."

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

The Cluetrain Manifesto




I've come really late to the party, and just found this link. The manifesto sums up a lot of what's right and wrong with the internet. Things are changing so fast, that traditional corporates just don't get it soon enough.

Even in the last election, Howard Dean got it, and John Kerry did not. George Bush's neocons got it and he won the conversation, and thus the election.

Required reading: The Cluetrain Manifesto: entire book can be read on-line

Monday, June 27, 2005

RIP Richard Whitely


Guardian Unlimited: Culture Vulture

I get two of my favourites in at the same time. I love the Guardian newspaper, for it's slightly left of center take on most everything, and before the spellchecker, it's ubiquitous spelling errors that permeated it's editions.

Richard Whitley was so utterly 'Monty Pythonesque' that he was cool. The very low tech program Countdown has run for 23 years on Channel 4 television, and in fact was the first program shown on the new network. I was living in England during the 80's and 90's, so as a consultant working for myself, I did spend a fair amount of time while at my computer, watching this show. How different from our money grubbing, screaming, shouting brain dead quiz shows here in the USA.

Richard Whiteley was one of a kind, and will be missed by pensioners, uni students, shift workers and anyone else priviledged to watch him on this program.

RIP

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Technology - The Lesson in Jack Kilby's Life

I'm using a computer now with integrated circuits. I drive my car, use my cell phone, play a cd or dvd, and any number of other activities, and I will be using integrated circuits. This man started a revolution, that is still going on today.

By all accounts he was a modest man, and deserves all the attention that we can give him in his passing. Rest In Peace.

Technology - The Lesson in Jack Kilby's Life - FORTUNE - Page

Thursday, June 16, 2005

Bloomsday Today

Never got to go to this when I was living in England. Love Dublin, and love Joyce. Looks like lots of other people have claimed him as well.



James Joyce Centre - Dublin Ireland

Duane Allman's Final Resting Place - Macon


Duane Allman's Final Resting Place - Macon
Originally uploaded by arlo forbes.

Duane Allman's grave


Duane Allman's grave
Originally uploaded by louster.

Guitar hero. Died too young. My room mate, Bob Young lived down the road from him, when they met at age 16. Seriously gifted. Loved the blues. Influenced a whole generation of slide players. One word: Soul.

Saturday, June 11, 2005

Fifth Annual Weblog Awards

Webby Awards are given to the best sites as voted on by readers, in several categories. Check them out as it's a good way to find what others think are good links. Then you can start your serpendicious journey.


> Fifth Annual Weblog Awards