Writing
Earth Clock
Watch the world’s population and environmental stats in (somewhat) real-time. Disclaimer: Found this through the EcoSource Blog and developed by Poodwaddle.com. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.poodwaddle.com/earthclock.swf” height=”350″ width=”440″ /]
My pragmatic programmer goals
In light of Tip 8: Invest Regularly in Your Knowledge Portfolio in The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, I’m adding/copying these bullet points [from the book] for archival and sharing purposes. Here goes: Learn at least one new language every year. Different languages solve the same problems in different ways. By learning several different…
Brain magic
Here’s an entertaining video of “how our brains can fool our bodies” in Talks Keith Barry: Brain magic. The video is hosted on one of my favorite learning websites, TED. Enjoy!
First preview of Google’s Android phone
I want one! I’ll most likely forego the iPhone and get a Google phone instead – I mean I can make my own apps! Full control!
How to fit in a development team
Here’s a great article by James Carr on how today’s software developer needs more than just whipping up code. The bottom line: Be a respectful team player.