I spent time this weekend using the Internet for\u00a0research. It is amazing to me that we have this resource at our fingertips. I use it all the time for work and for personal information. What would we do if this service went away? I can hardly remember how to find information the old way.<\/p>\n
I remember the Public Library as a resource. At least for old information. Something that someone took the time to publish in a paper format. But it was very structured. It took time to stock the library shelves.<\/p>\n
I read a lot of technical, business and hobby journals and magazines. These subscribed to\u00a0and sometimes free publications provide most if not all of the up to date information I find useful. I actually read the advertisements as much as the articles. All the new products and ideas that are really produced, usually get advertised. I don’t mind the printed “commercials” at all.<\/p>\n
The Internet is like putting them both together. Except no paper and the one very big benefit of Search Engines. It is the search engines that take me on that magic carpet ride. Thank you Google et al.<\/p>\n
~Dan’l<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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