Google

I was sitting in a meeting this morning trying to stay awake, when the beauty of Google's business plan dawned on me. They sort information based on links, and ads are treated as a link. So, they have created a mass incentive to advertise on the web. Now suddenly, the more you advertise, the more google references you. Specifically, the more google will refer to ads you place on their website.
They are essentially single handedly creating the whole source of their revenue from nothing, but in a very intelligent monopolizing way. And the best part is, they're sharing the wealth with other websites. They're like a big advertising symbiote.

Selling Ice to Eskimoes

As flawed as the suburban lifestyle is, it definitely has it's appeals. However, there must be some way to sell a better urban design scheme to the masses. The current layout has practically turned the entire easter seaboard in the US into one giant suburb. And we obviously can't go back and make everyone tear down their homes to live in more compact communities. But, there must be a way to reform those communities into something better.
I guess the big questions aren't just "How?" but also "How to get people to buy it?".

Coffee

Well, it looks like the job in Boston was merely a joke. Oh well.

I saw the movie: Doom last night. It was terrible. The acting was awful, the characters didn't make any sense. I mean, if they're supposed to be the United States best marines, why do they suck so very, very much? The only even remotely cool moment in the movie comes when the Rock walks into the Armory, looks at the BFG (Bioforce Gun) and says: "Big, Fuckin' Gun". But, there at that point the worst was yet to come. I mean, the only recognizable Doom Demon was the imp. The freakin' imp?? Those things took like 5 handgun shots to kill. Then there is the music which cuts in and out seemingly at Random. Although, I have to admit the premise of the movie is alright. That humans came from Mars and we had to flee the planet because we were tinkering with our own Genetics and accidentally created a race of monsters that we had to run away from.... ok, so it's not that interesting.

Oh, and they have coffee here which helps keep me awake. Especially when I'm recovering from a night of crazy nightmares. I know I don't usually drink coffee, but this stuff is French Vanilla, which isn't that bad.

Boston??

In an interesting development I may be moving to Boston. Apparently there is a position open there that may be coming available in the near future.
I wouldn't mind seeing Boston. It was one of the few places that I didn't get to see when I was on the road trip. I guess this means I'm going to have to get a passport too.

Midland

I know that I haven't posted in a while so I doubt there is anyone who will check this blog anyways. But, for those people who do check this, I am now living in Midland, Ontario where I am working as Statistician for the marketing department of a company that makes business cheques.
Considering that I'd originally hoped to be joining the Royal Canadian Airforce, this has been a real step down in my career aspirations. But, the job is good and the people are nice even if Midland is the most boring place this side of Eganville. With one difference, I know tons of people in Eganville so there is always something to do. Here, I just feel trapped in nothingness.