Month: June 2010

Net generation becoming chronically distracted. Carr has a suggestion for those who feel web surfing has left them incapable of concentration — slow down, turn off the Internet and practice the skills of contemplation, introspection and reflection. http://www.itnews.com.au/News/214145,book-asks-is-internet-ruining-our-minds.aspx

It will be nice when it is more advanced. I typed 6 queries and did not get a single useful answer. I would still like to know the nutritional analysis for freeze dried Acai berry powder, nopal powder, mesquite, maca powder and a few other ingredients I put in my food bars. Oh well. Even nutrition data specific sites don’t know so I can’t expect Wolfram Alpha to return results if they are not available on the ‘net. http://www.wolframalpha.com/screencast/introducingwolframalpha.html

Sri Lankans survived horrific crimes and utter devastation during a brutal 26-year war. Today, a year after the conflict ended, there is little hope for justice. http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=14310&ICID=E1005A01&tr=y&auid=6390243

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” — John Wooden, basketball coach