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A simple case for Google Fiber or: Angry Mike hates Comcast

With all this talk about Google possibly coming to town and laying down a fiber optic network the likes of which the world hath never seen, I would make it a point to note that in doing so, Google would be making an enormous humanitarian leap in releasing the city of Baltimore from the grips of Comcast, one of the only area providers of high speed internet. It is with this thought in mind that I anxiously present to you Angry Mike, a displeased (former) Comcast customer and former housemate of mine. Feel his pain, point and laugh. Take it away, Angry Mike! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Entertainment, Politics

Fun With Google Trends! Vol. 2

Step 1. http://google.com/trends Step 2. Punch in a search term and/or compare several search terms. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Entertainment, Links

Fun with Google Trends! Vol. 1

Step 1. http://google.com/trends Step 2. Punch in a search term or compare several search terms. Step 3. Post results (click to reveal the search term). Fun with Google Trends! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Entertainment, Links

Google SketchUp

I stumbled upon Google SketchUp today while navigating through Google’s labyrinthian selection of free software selections, and it’s pretty damn sweet. It’s essentially a free CAD program (sort of) you can use to design wacky buildings, or potentially real ones. Had I an internet connection at home I would immediately be accompanying this entry with botched attempts at creating my fabled Underground House, sadly this is not the case and it’ll have to wait for an updated entry at a later date. In the meantime, here’s an example of the POWER of this wondrous application: … Read entire article »

Filed under: Technology

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