May 2007
95 posts
WatchMicrosoft Surface: Hands-on First Look — I wonder if it will auto-restart after it BSOD’s!
Avoid bleed-through from the dark image or text on the backside of that newspaper or magazine clipping you’re scanning by putting a piece of dark construction paper behind it first.
$1M Gold Bathtub Stolen from Tokyo Hotel →
Well deserved, I say, just for having crafted such an extravagance.
TSA Detains Director Mike Figgis
Director Mike Figgis was going through security at LAX when he was asked the reason for his visit. “I’m here to shoot a pilot,” was his response. Obviously he meant “I’m here to shoot the first episode of a TV series that may or may not be picked up for broadcast distribution,” but what the immigration official thought he meant was “I’m here to shoot...
“My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which...”
– Ronald Reagan (1911 – 2004), during a radio microphone test in 1984!
LOLCODE YA RLY! →
Programming the LOL way. All LOLCats, LOL, ALL CAPS. (via BB)
“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.”
– Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865)
“The war on terror is a bumper sticker, not a plan.”
– John Edwards
The Surprising Truth Behind the Construction of... →
…the stones of the pyramids were actually made of a very early form of concrete created using a mixture of limestone, clay, lime, and water… (via DU)
Spyware maker sues antispyware maker →
Compact Camera High ISO Modes: Separating the... →
It’s rare these days for a compact camera to be launched without a high sensitivity mode / high ISO capabilities, but the truth behind the marketing hype is often disappointing to say the least. Consumers are often misled by manufacturers when it comes to the actual performance of most cameras at higher ISO settings and in low light. If you’re new to digital cameras or are in the...
A DC-10 had come in a little hot and thus had an exceedingly long roll out after touching down. San Jose Tower noted: “American 751, make a hard right turn at the end of the runway, if you are able. If you are not able, take the Guadalupe exit off Highway 101, make a right at the lights and return to the airport.” (more)
One-Way Degassing Valves →
Pirates Release Pre-Cracked Vista DVD Image →
“Ask yourself whether you are happy and you cease to be so.”
– John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873)
Baby Gets a Gun Permit →
LOLCats →
LOLCats, a portmanteau of LOL and cat, are photos of cats with humorous captions.
Fat computer workers to get treadmills →
I have mixed feelings about this…
Twingly Screensaver →
Forget RSS readers where you see only what you’re interested in. With Twingly Screensaver you get a 24/7 stream of global blog activity, straight to your screen in real time.
The Essential Guide to Piracy →
For all your friends who wonder how you got your vast and ever growing collection of music and movies. (via Boing Boing)
Dpreview.com Acquired by Amazon.com →
Dpreview.com, the number one destination for digital cameras and digital photography enthusiasts, got acquired by Amazon.com but will continue to function as a stand-alone operation based in London. Way to go Phil, way to go!
“40-year-old programmers are recycled into yummy treats called Cheetos and fed to...”
– Anonymous
“As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving...”
– Godwin’s Law
WatchHigh Voltage Cables Maintenance (via Boing Boing)
My Mac Won't Start! A Tiny Guide. →
Few situations are more frustrating than struggling with a computer that won’t start. Especially with client deadlines looming. That’s the idea behind this tiny troubleshooting guide.
mon.itor.us – Free Network and Website Monitoring →
