A Generation to Define a Century
[article from Ian Juke's blog, May 16 2006]

Interesting way to define our generation. As you all know, I like these types of definitions - I like making them and then dissecting what is good and bad about making such artificial guidelines and boundaries. What is good about this is that these broad generalisations allow people to recognise the change going on and compare it with their own generation. I also like how some constructive suggestions are made. What I don't really understand sometimes is, what is the definition of the previous generation? It feels weird sometimes that the 'adults' are being pushed to understand our differences and the way we live, while I barely understand theirs. Yes, I've heard a lot of stories from my parents and read a lot (OK, so not that much), but still, I feel I don't really know anything at all!

Researchers Find Internet Use Has Pros and Cons for Kids
[article from ConsumerAffairs.com, April 30 2006]

This is a funny article. I find it funny how research always has to take the hard road. That is, it must scientifically justify an obvious "known fact" before further investigating the details of that fact. I know it must be done, it's science by the very definition. But it's just funny.

Earth's ozone layer appears to be on the road to recovery
[article from NASA, May 26 2006]

It all sounds good to me, but isn't NASA heavily funded by the US government? Or not? I don't know these things. But it did say there was a paper (try your University database for free access to full article) published in Nature. But then Nature has had its recent blunders. So, my conclusion is, keep working hard to save our environment, no matter what happens! Just because there are a few small good signs, doesn't mean we slow down any progress. Not that the world is making much of a progress on that front.

Broadband: it may be faster and cheaper, but is it faster and cheaper?
[article from ComputerWorld.co.nz, May 1 2006]

DUH. Didn't I already say it was a big lie when they came out. But yeah, mine was just full of hand waving and anger, while they have facts and such. Good for them.

Youth Week Plugs Philanthropy
[article from The Press (Christchurch newspaper), sourced from stuff.co.nz, May 16 2006)

I still wonder sometimes, what differs between the groups of youth that care and the groups that don't? I mean, there are the same groups in the 'adult' portion of society - do they differ by the same factors? What's going on here?