Happy Birthday to Google. They are ten years old in my 52nd year. Who would have dreamed how the web and Google would affect our lives? In honor of their birthday, Google has created a web site which reverts you to the year 2001 … A Googler's Odyssey:

• Google 2001 Index and Search
• search against the 2001 index
• pull up either the 2008 or 2001 web site result

Have some fun. Google has used the Internet Archive versions to make this service. For your fun, I've compared the Beatles. The 2001 web was pretty basic, and required the user to make some choices. Today's site uses Flash, music and animation … pretty cool. Click to expand any image to full size.

I've noticed a reasonable amount of buzz around the net about Wordle. I decided I needed to check out this phenomenon … and I find Wordle is addicting, but more importantly it can help you see relationships in your words. In short, Wordle lets you take any text or web site and get a graphical representation of the word relationships. I find I like Wordle's which are mainly horizontal, and somewhat circular.

I've created two Wordle's for your review. The first is my LinkedIn profile; the second is this blog. I challenge everyone to Wordle your resume or LinkedIn profile; you might not be emphasizing what you think you are! Make certain you click upon each Wordle for an expanded view. In this instance, a picture is worth a thousand words! Creat your own Wordle via this link.
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My son who is a freshman engineering student at Rose-Hulman is busy conquering the Galaxy! Meet Spore! Watch the video! Start with a single spore, and take over the universe! Click upon any image for an expanded view!