worldwide?

the ClustrMap for the hits on this blog show a pretty cool distribution all over the world.

the one thing you will notice though is that there is a distinct emptiness over vast tracts, especially in certain areas. i know that i can't claim a worldwide readership, but it's no coincidence that some of the places with no dots are also places with the least internet usage statistics too. then again, when you don't have piped drinking water, regular meals, a permanent job, basic infrastructure, stable governments.. checking email and browsing the net is the least of your priorities. somehow Africa always misses the boat when the rest of the world is moving forward, and we spend generations playing catch-up.. never really catching up.