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Here are a few links to stuff
that I find useful, interesting or entertaining...WorldWorld Factbook: Excellent information about any country.Human development trends: Interesting presentation from Gapminder (also on google) Google Maps: Select "satellite" and see the whole planet. OECD Factbook: Data about countries belonging to OECD. Commanding Heights: The battle for the world economy MexicoCountry Profile: From the World Factbook.Country Brief: From the World Bank. Country Briefing: From the Economist. Statistical Profile: From the OECD. Mexico City seen from the sky: Beautiful pictures from the city taken by a helicopter pilot. Le Mexique, du Pacifique aux Caraïbes: Beautiful photo tour of Mexico, from the Pacific to the Caribbean (in french) UsefulWikipedia: The free Encyclopedia.How Stuff Works: Learn how many things work. Wordsmyth: English dictionary and thesaurus. Currency Exchange Rates: Continually updated. ComputersSlashdot: Stay tuned with the latest geek news.OSnews: News about Operating Systems. Ars Technica: The PC enthusiast's resource. Open Ports Audit: Check if your computer is vulnerable. Skepticism / Critical thinkingJames Randi Educational Foundation: Promotion of critical thinking and a million dollar challenge.Skeptoid: Critical analysis podcast Here Be Dragons: A short movie that provides an introduction to critical thinking CSICOP: Comitee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. Skeptical Inquirer: The magazine for science and reason. RichardDawkins.net: Official Richard Dawkins website Penn and Teller: Don't miss their excellent TV show Bullshit! EntertainmentWhere The Hell is Matt: Dancing badly around the world (try to find me in "Dancing 2008", hint: it's in the Mexico scene)Strong Bad E-mail: Funny character that answers a different e-mail every monday. Piled Higher and Deeper: A grad student comic strip. The big bang theory: A hilarious TV show. RadioParadise: Listener supported radio. |
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