Brynn Marie Evans

Monthly Archives: August 2008

links on ma.gnolia

9 Aug 2008 – 23:58

In case you’re curious what I’ve been reading… “The Largest Social Network Ever Analyzed” This is a short report of a study on “the largest social network ever analyzed.” How Do You Use Twitter? on Vimeo This is a great little video describing how some people are using Twitter. Something I was thinking of doing [...]

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Letter from Nancy Pelosi

6 Aug 2008 – 16:29

I just received this note from Nancy Pelosi on her position for energy independence and global warming: August 6, 2008 Dear Brynn: Knowing of your strong interest in energy independence and global warming, I am writing to update you on these critical issues. The 110th Congress is working to move America in a New Direction [...]

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Useful graphics on oil consumption/production

4 Aug 2008 – 15:05

Why Does Gas Cost $4+ per Gallon? What’s in a barrel? What’s in a price? Price Range Sticker Shock Major Global Trade Routes U.S. Oil Production vs. Consumption U.S. Oil Imports Top Importers and Exporters

links on ma.gnolia

2 Aug 2008 – 23:57

In case you’re curious what I’ve been reading… OrthoZoom This is an interesting multi-scale navigation/interaction technique (demo on the site). Who Is Your Information Filter? « I’m Not Actually a Geek “We’re time-constrained, and social media has made it easier than ever to perpetuate our natural tendency to rely on the advice of friends for [...]

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No longer “Drowning in Oil”

1 Aug 2008 – 19:51

From the recent Washington Post article, “This Time, It’s Different” : …a decade ago…conditions looked radically different. Regular unleaded gas was less than a dollar a gallon. Oil was little more than $10 a barrel. And the Economist magazine, predicting prices could soon be half that, ran a cover story with the headline: “Drowning in [...]