How to keep your friends who don't play games happy on Facebook

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Research shines light on farming, its effect on the environment

Page of the day:

A collaboration of research efforts spanning more than a decade takes a closer look at how West Texas producers farm and how farming affects the environment.
And this:
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The J.M. Smucker Company - SWOT Analysis" company profile to their offering. original. Visit bufbizcew

Someone To Share Some Time With

Hanging out at the apartment today. Joe and Edmond are over for a short visit. Playing a couple of mind games that youd never be able to figure out. Trying to figure out who to bring along when we head out a little later.

The Old Jokes Never Get Old

Outside the door with the cool letters on it. Just me, myself and I. Getting ready to get some food together because I can feel a real hunger coming on. Trying to figure out who to bring along when we head out a little later.

Linux versus the world: The unwinnable war?

What Ive read today:

Linux User %26amp Developer: "The first three months of the year were defined, in the technology sector, by some very scary numbers. Just feast your eyes on some of these."
And this:
Handle With Linux: "The objective of LinuxPCRobot is to build a fully functional robotic development platform for $500 or less using linux, commonly available components, a little skill, and some good old fashioned scrounging."
As well as:
Recently, the Linux version of UnrealIRCd was discovered to have had a Trojan worm its way into the source code. Even more embarrassing for the developers of Unreal is that the Trojan's been holding open the backdoor in the source code since November of 2009-- not very recently. And, of course, bloggers and press in general are taking the opportunity of another breach in Linux security to point ... original. Visit unduqw3t1970

Hemingway-2

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Hemingway-2

Linux versus the world: The unwinnable war?

Catch of the day:

Linux User %26amp Developer: "The first three months of the year were defined, in the technology sector, by some very scary numbers. Just feast your eyes on some of these."
And this:
Handle With Linux: "The objective of LinuxPCRobot is to build a fully functional robotic development platform for $500 or less using linux, commonly available components, a little skill, and some good old fashioned scrounging." original. nud19701ths Choices

News 4 wins two National Murrow Awards

What Ive read today:

News 4 is the proud recipient of a high honor.
And this:
News Corp. Shares Jump 5.1% After BSkyB Bid
As well as:
NEWS Corporation shares jumped more than 4 per cent yesterday as investors reacted favourably to its $13.4 billion tilt for BSkyB Group. original. notochumes viewpoint

Yo - quick heads up

Here in my hotel at the conference. Just me and the gang. Pretending that Im some cool world leader with all of the possibilities of a true dictator playing out before me. Trying to figure out who to bring along when we head out a little later.

Costello Photography Introduces 6-Step Wedding Photography Process

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Award Winning Philadelphia Photography Studio implements a unique 6-step process to help streamline wedding photography services
And this:
One of the most popular facets of Urbanscapes is photography. Whether its measured by the amount of DSLRs we see present on fest day, or the positive response towards our pet project, 24 Hour KL , one thing's for sure - KL's in love with photos. Here's what you can expect to see at Urbanscapes 2010 : 24 Hour KL Exhibition And speaking of 24 Hour KL , did you pick up our April issue and see ...
As well as:
A fashionable set hits Cuvee to celebrate Angelo Kritikos, the winner of a W magazine photo contest. Photography - art - Magazine - Business - Magazines and E-zines original. byezhillsues Choices

Herding Boids

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Looking through my scribbles in the margins of Herd, I came across a note about 'boids'.
Boids are CG flocking creatures created by programmer Craig Reynolds. The simulation designed a realistic flock of 3D birds, based on three simple behaviors: separation, alignment and cohesion.
We're reminded of the role these ideas play within a healthy organization, and the fact that a few 'true' principles can drive massively complex, self organizing group behaviors.
(p.s., see Lexi's comment below)Herding Boids

Herding Boids

Bennett Klein posted a photo:



Looking through my scribbles in the margins of Herd, I came across a note about 'boids'.
Boids are CG flocking creatures created by programmer Craig Reynolds. The simulation designed a realistic flock of 3D birds, based on three simple behaviors: separation, alignment and cohesion.
We're reminded of the role these ideas play within a healthy organization, and the fact that a few 'true' principles can drive massively complex, self organizing group behaviors.
(p.s., see Lexi's comment below)Herding Boids

Research aims to put value on rivers

Interesting:

Research is underway aiming to put a dollar value on north Qld rivers and the food sources they provide.
And this:
( USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station ) Oregon and Washington are home to 82 Forest Service-managed research natural areas (RNAs) and, on Saturday, June 19, these sites will be formally recognized as part of "Natural Areas Appreciation Day." The first-annual commemoration is designed to increase awareness of the importance of RNAs in ecological research and resource management. original. boaaqts viewpoint

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Cool site of the day:

Gerben Löwik was forced to abandon the Tour de Suisse after an accident during stage five that sent him sliding into spectators along the roadside. original. Blog for nudgrukza

３D anaglyph-Soccer City Stadium-from Google Earth 2010

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2010/06/15３D anaglyph-Soccer City Stadium-from Google Earth 2010

Ideal Shopping expects %26ampquot;substantial%26ampquot; profit

Interesting:

LONDON (SHARECAST) - TV shopping channel Ideal Shopping said it expects to report a “substantial” profit in the first half of 2010.
And this:
A 12-hour shopping promotion and raffle will open this year's Dubai Summer Surprises event on Thursday, organisers said yesterday. original. poinkgetdos website

Italy vs. Paraguay at Tricolore Café on St. Clair W

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Italy vs. Paraguay at Tricolore Café on St. Clair W

San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

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Wind turbines generating electricity on the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm serving Palm Springs, California. See my blog post on the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm for more information and more images.

Image © 2009 Clarence Holmes / Clarence Holmes Photography, All Rights Reserved. The image is protected by U.S. Copyright Laws, and is not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without written permission.

If you would like to use this image for any purpose, please see the available licensing and/or print options on my website or contact me with any questions that you may have.San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

Who Would Have Thought

Sitting on the brown couch in front of the big glass window in the front room. Have my nephew over for 3 days trying to figure out what he likes. Digging through my pockets looking for some loose change - come on lets hit the jackpot. Cant help but wonder if everything will be the same next month . . .

Never Doubt

Sitting in front of the TV on the most comfortable couch youve ever seen. Just me and the cat and 2 dogs spending some quality time together. Playing a few math tricks in my head to keep my brain moving. Will we ever get a hold of the craziness?