Monday Links: March 3rd, 2008

Happy Monday everybody. I can tell already that it’s going to be a double-coffee morning in my office. Peruse these links when you get a chance:

• This “Extinction Timeline” [warning: PDF file] is one of the more controversial and interesting things I’ve seen all week. Essentially, a consulting firm plotted the “extinction” of everything from trends and habits to technologies and nations from 1950 into the future. They expect both blogging and the Maldives to expire around 2022. Hear that Jarred? Only 14 more years of Tropophilia. Hat tip to Philanthropy 2173 for bringing this to my attention.

• If you’ve stayed in a hotel lately, you’ve probably noticed a proliferation of Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) in lighting fixtures. Apparently, many hotel guests are treating the CFLs like shampoo and hand soap: they’re taking the $10-15 bulbs home! EcoGeek has the details.

• Lifehacker highlights a neat new product: from the folks who brought you del.icio.us, this new social bookmarking tool is specifically tailored to generate wish lists. Brace yourself, because the name isn’t necessarily…catchy. But check out del.ishli.st anyway.

• PBS’ Frontline features a six-part series called “Growing Up Online.” We are at an important time in history when the first generation of true “digital natives” are coming of age and starting to vote, own businesses, and raise children of their own. Interesting to think about the development of connected children in a positive and a negative light. I haven’t had a chance to watch any of the documentary yet, so why don’t you check it out and let us know in the comments if you find any of the segments compelling.

• Interesting comparison of the online advertising by Clinton and Obama heading into the March 4 primary. If you’re in Ohio or Texas, get out there and vote!

• A round of harsh criticisms accompanied the premier of Oprah’s new philanthropy-themed show, Big Give.

• Finally, this proposed Death Star hotel in Azerbaijan is both hilarious and…strangely threatening.

I could go on, but I have to save a few things to write about this week! Have a great day.