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Um, wow, is it already Friday again? Did this week fly by that fast?

Alright, back to the topic. This is all about the hot links, not my random rants. So, don't you fret, they are coming in a couple web based refrains.

NUMBER ONE: The face(s) of Earth

Starting on a light note here, but I always love when people can 'see' something that others don't. Look beyond the obvious and often mundane and see something beautiful (or in this case slightly human). Plus, I just want to take an object face picture now, and I'm guessing so will you.

NUMBER TWO: Are you the tribe?

Mr. Godin is recruiting. Well, actually he's inviting you to participate in/for his latest book (another best-seller I'm sure) by joining a 'members only' club. No it doesn't come with sweet retro jackets, but you can be sure that insights abound in this club.

NUMBER THREE: Wake up and smell the color

Always a source of inspiration and trend spotting, Cool Hunter tracks the splash of color reappearing in the kitchen. Note, Marc Newson is even trying his hand, so this might just be a trend that sticks around for a bit.

NUMBER FOUR: Can new media be taught in schools?

This link got me thinking, so I wanted to pass it on (as it was sent to me). My vote is yes, it can be taught in school, but I'm wondering if it should be the students who teach the teachers...

NUMBER FIVE: For fans of fans

Want to see how other brand's "refresh" their logos - along with read a well written critique? Brand New is the place to go. Check out the top post about Hunter fans (actually, you don't have to, I just have a bit of nostalgia looking at the brand as I've done some design for them).

**BONUS LINK**

NUMBER SIX: Giant laser cut caterpillars

You didn't think I was gonna leave you with a link about fans did you? Here's a great post about a super cool artist doing cool things with lasers, metal, and everyday machines. Enjoy.

Have a great weekend! ~Reed

cuil, focus on [relevant] data not hype!

The so-called google killer, Cuil, might of committed e-suicide last night with it's launch debacle.

One must wonder if the ex-googler's Anna Patterson and Tom Costello forget google's bold creed of "data, not hype?" Because the rebel search engine's first moments of public life didn't meet up to the much hyped, iconoclast image. When tested, the results were related, but not relevant. 

Which leads me to ask the question - will first impressions kill this search engine before it hits it's stride?

I don't think so (but Mike and TechCrunch seem to think otherwise).

I see two things that make cuil something to get excited about:

1. Related-content links are grouped and displayed for your searching pleasure. These options enrich the search experience and make the search engine feel like it's doing some of the thinking for you. Kind of like that warm, fuzzy feeling you had when your TI-86 calculator did your algebra for you.
2. Larger briefs on each link rocks. It just makes the pruning process that much more efficient (google are you listening?).

Now all they have to work on is the relevant part of the resulting links. Oh, and it'd be nice if it even recognized it's own name as well... or at least show articles written about the company. ~Reed