March 2007
30 posts
Dissatisfaction with Mugabe grows →
The only thing worse than a megalomaniacal dictator is an old, out of touch megalomaniacal dictator.
Quotes from Design Clients in the Late 90's →
“We love it like this, we were wondering if we could change the font and the color, and can we move a few things around?” “Please also put a landlord hat on the landlord.”
Multi-Touch Screen UI →
Burger King Shifts Policy on Animal Rights →
I think what’s interesting about this is that they’re doing it not as a major brand initiative, but in order to stay far ahead of consumer demand. They don’t plan to advertise their changes, but are instead looking at long-term trends to see the value proposition.
An ancient theatre filters out low-frequency... →
The wonderful acoustics for which the ancient Greek theatre of Epidaurus is renowned may come from exploiting complex acoustic physics, new research shows.
Brand Pimps & Media Whores →
These guys manage authenticity in a world of PR crap by focusing on one industry and nailing it. Oh, and the name helps, too.
Senate Backs Pullout Proposal →
Senate Democrats scored a surprise victory yesterday in their bid to force President Bush to end the Iraq war, turning back a Republican amendment that would have struck a troop withdrawal plan from emergency military funding legislation.
AJAX-Powered Start Pages in ASP.NET →
John McCain’s MySpace Page Hacked →
Banned UN Speech: "Human Rights Nightmare" →
Yikes. Note to self: if you see a whale carcass... →
…and to think that I am still worth saving from the fire…
Some women may see four primary colors instead of... →
Customer Whine Rating →
CallWave Visual Voicemail →
Get your cell phone voicemail delivered to your email. Use the dashboard widget for Mac or the Yahoo widget for PC to access your voicemail without ever having to call.
My National Security Letter Gag Order (Op-Ed) →
Red Interactive Agency →
Air Guitar Nation →
If you think about it, it’s probably less crazy than gymnastics. Oh, and the obese are less discriminated against.
Infinity Beam Projector →
With charming, 1900s contraption styling and finish, the Rayguns evoke the nostalgia of a lost age of exploration and discovery…
What kids hear from the adults' table, and other... →
“MOM: Let’s talk about which kid I like the best. DAD: (laughing) You know, but...”
– http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2007/03/26/070326sh_shouts_rich
A Brownie Pan With Edges Everywhere →
I Work Next to a Chimney Factory
I was walking to work this morning, thinking, “Why is it that everyone who walks to work in Harrisburg smokes?” Then I realized…everyone who works in Harrisburg works for the State.
“A House committee released documents Monday that showed hundreds of instances in...”
– Material Shows Weakening of Climate Reports - New York Times
Mumbai Traffic Police: Blood Coasters →
The coasters were printed using a special invisible red ink, which spreads only when moistened. The Mumbai Traffic Police placed at tables and bar counters in Mumbai’s prominent bars. When a customer places their moist glass of alcohol on it, the red ink starts spreading and the face starts to bleed.
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I’m moving all of my web properties to this host. If you’re here, congratulations. Soon, the entire internet will be joining you.
19 Things Not To (Generally) Do When Building a... →
I think that these rules are presented as absolutes, when in fact a bunch of them are either application-specific or truisms. Still, a lot of people need hard and fast rules, and for them, this list is really good.
Another day, another blog.
I think this is my fourth or fifth attempt at a blog. Perhaps this one will be different. I’m not counting on it.