Your Google searches are being filtered and altered

Two people can put the same word in a Google search and get very different responses.

To find our why, Google “Beware online filter bubbles”. You will then be able to see a very interesting 9-minute TED talk from Eli Pariser.

The consequences of this are troubling. This could contribute to a more divided society.

$300 million for a painting

Take a moment to peruse a photographical listing of the world’s most expensive paintings.

After seeing a similar list, my friend said “Not quite sure what to make of these paintings. Perhaps you can make more sense of them”. Now nothing gets me more riled up than the vapid lifestyles of the super rich, so here is my reaction.

Two Memorable Quotes

In front of my desk I have several memorable quotes to guide my way. Perhaps you do too. Let me tell you about two of them.

Money Talks

Some months ago, my wife and I attended a fundraiser after a hurricane had hit Cuba. There were all kinds of efforts to raise money – food and drinks were sold, books and other items were also on sale. All this took place in a church basement. Afterwards, upstairs a variety of volunteer musicians put on a spirited concert. Then there was an appeal for funds to help the stricken Cubans. The total amount raised – about $1,000.