May 28, 2019
Just Isn't The Same
I had disconnected from the 'net, then decided I'd go get my Bings Rewards points and opened up my Edge Browser (a few more points by using it) and got this error message.
It's good to know they think the web isn't the same without me, but to be truthful, I'm not the same w/out the web. I've tried all kinds of vices in my life and never had any real problems with any of them (except smoking) and could lay them down, quit without much problem, but I really do miss the Internet when I am offline.
I *might* have a problem, but AFAIC, it's not all that bad. Sure, I waste a LOT of time online, but it's not ALL wasted; I can honestly say I learn something new each and every day.
Besides that, all my friends live in my computer!
I know I'm not "connected". Otherwise I'd have friends named Big Pussy, Sal and Tony and a good no-show job for the local waste management concern.
It's good to know they think the web isn't the same without me, but to be truthful, I'm not the same w/out the web. I've tried all kinds of vices in my life and never had any real problems with any of them (except smoking) and could lay them down, quit without much problem, but I really do miss the Internet when I am offline.
I *might* have a problem, but AFAIC, it's not all that bad. Sure, I waste a LOT of time online, but it's not ALL wasted; I can honestly say I learn something new each and every day.
Besides that, all my friends live in my computer!
I know I'm not "connected". Otherwise I'd have friends named Big Pussy, Sal and Tony and a good no-show job for the local waste management concern.
May 26, 2019
I Had to Google This
I've received other Google error pages before, but never a 404 page.
I kept trying again to reach my Gmail account and kept getting the following until about the fourth time when I got an explanation page that there was "something wrong with your cookies." I figured it couldn't be MY fault since they're the ones that like to put them on my computer and track me all across the World Wide Web.
Deleted cache and cookies and everything was copacetic. I am loathe to delete my browser cache until necessary, esp. since I now have to pay for my data usage.
Click graphic for larger view. Gotta love the Google 'bot, huh?
"That's all we know." They probably know more about me than did my mom.
I kept trying again to reach my Gmail account and kept getting the following until about the fourth time when I got an explanation page that there was "something wrong with your cookies." I figured it couldn't be MY fault since they're the ones that like to put them on my computer and track me all across the World Wide Web.
Deleted cache and cookies and everything was copacetic. I am loathe to delete my browser cache until necessary, esp. since I now have to pay for my data usage.
Click graphic for larger view. Gotta love the Google 'bot, huh?
"That's all we know." They probably know more about me than did my mom.
May 20, 2019
April 18, 2019
Horrifying Last Moments
Man records last moments of his life. Truly horrifying, so if you have a faint heart, DO NOT WATCH!
Guy records the final moments of his life. pic.twitter.com/xRXxAjy3H8— Darwin Award 🔞 (@AwardsDarwin) April 16, 2019
April 8, 2019
Cartogram
An interesting example of a cartogram.
From the website:
A cartogram is a map in which a variable of interest (e.g. population, income) is substituted for area. In this case, we've taken the population of each US state as determined by the census, conducted every decade.
The animation below illustrates high-level trends that have happened in the United States over its lifetime, such as a general migration westward. Click "Replay" on the left side in order to watch the animation again, or click any of the year labels on the right to navigate directly to a certain year.
US Population Trends Over The Last 220 Years [Cartogram]
From the website:
A cartogram is a map in which a variable of interest (e.g. population, income) is substituted for area. In this case, we've taken the population of each US state as determined by the census, conducted every decade.
The animation below illustrates high-level trends that have happened in the United States over its lifetime, such as a general migration westward. Click "Replay" on the left side in order to watch the animation again, or click any of the year labels on the right to navigate directly to a certain year.
US Population Trends Over The Last 220 Years [Cartogram]
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