Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-16

I was reading this article a couple days ago and it really made me start to think.  Many of the problems I face both in my professional life and personal life are technical in nature, but the root cause or more importantly the way to prevent them from happening  wasn’t technical in nature at all….

This was a really interesting article.  It is insightful that the real effectiveness of a number of treatments that are now standard may increase quantity of life at a much higher rate than the quality of life. How Doctors Die « Zócalo Public Square.

I have had this one in my queue to publish for a long time, but I thought I might toss it out there tonight.  While I wont recommend Comcast to anyone if they had the choice, if you have to use them strongly consider Business Class service.  The technicians, both on the phone and on…

Explore America’s dramatic elevation changes from Alaska’s towering Denali (20,310 ft) to California’s below-sea-level Death Valley (-282 ft). This interactive map features precise coordinates and detailed information for the highest and lowest geographic points in every U.S. state. Perfect for geography enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about America’s diverse topography. Jump to State: Select a…

Wouldn’t you love to have this kind of connection at home!  Data access to homes should be the rural electrification/Interstate Highway system of the next 10 years. 1Gbps fiber for $70—in America? Yup..