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I'm surprised this picture didn't make it into the tabloids. ;)

Sydney Morning Herald: "If people knew there wouldn't be a power shortage if all the wind farms could work at capacity, then something might just happen to get the lines built to carry our power," Michael Burns says. [via rebecca]

AskTog: "Unless people are protected from purposeful and involuntary downgrades in the usability of already-purchased products, we will see a deterioration of consumer rights unimagined before." [via hack the planet]

jason also posted a few pictures from the hike.

went on a great hike yesterday with some friends. The Pomo Canyon Trail that leads to Shell Beach was just beautiful. (Of course I took pictures!) There were many different types of terrain in just a few miles. The 720 ft. elevation change had me gasping for air, so I need to get in much better shape if I want to go backpacking this summer. Lots of fun work to do. Note to self: look into buying two-way radios.

Just for the record, yesterday ended up much better than it started. skp and I went out to Armstrong Woods toward the end of the day. There's something about sitting in complete silence (the only sound I could hear was the sound I made straining to listen for sounds), surrounded by ancient trees, that makes insurance, taxes, and Internet problems seem silly.

I'm not the only one mad at AT&T today. [via metafilter]

Meg's thoughts that people associate with like minds (3.29.01) reminds me that people often idolize like minds as well. Daniel Boorstin's thoughts on celebrity: "...the celebrity is usually nothing greater than a more-publicized version of us." If our associates and idols are mirrors, how can we ever change our reflections? Seung Sahn said, "The one who praises you is a thief. The one who criticizes you is your true friend." And Amazon.com said, "people who like this book also purchased..."