November 2011
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November 2010
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October 2010
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Christine O’Donnell back-pedaling big time.
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June 2010
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WatchDEVO - Something For Everybody Cat Listening Party
Michael Moore-Jones: 'Social Media' isn't... →
I was shocked the other day when I started talking about social media to a few friends of mine and after a while realized they were staring blankly at me - then one asked “what is social media?”.
For the amount of talk there is in the tech community about social media, it’s easy to forget that…
May 2010
1 post
First "Lost", now this! :-( →
IT’S OVER!!! -ish. Gary showed up both sober and composed, and the case was finally heard.
This whole time I had been hoping it would all play out like an epic courtroom drama, where Gary had come up with some sinister web of lies and in the end he calls his surprise witness; James (the tenant…
April 2010
2 posts
Hyperbole and a Half: The Alot is Better Than You... →
As a grammatically conscientious person who frequents internet forums and YouTube, I have found it necessary to develop a few coping mechanisms. When someone types out “u” instead of “you,” instead of getting mad, I imagine them having only one finger on each hand and then their actions seem reasonable. If I only had one finger on each hand, I’d leave out...
“hold your own, know your name go your own way.”
– jason mraz, details in the fabric (via livethelife) (via happythings) (via livinglifeinspired)
February 2010
4 posts
Kevin Smith 'Too Fat' to Fly Southwest →
Kevin Smith’s most famous role is a guy who rarely speaks. But he’s got a lot to say – much of it profane – after being kicked off a Southwest Air flight because he didn’t fit comfortably into the seat.
(read full story on People.com)
When Your Ear Has Worms | Anxiety and OCD Exposed →
A useful way to help describe/explain OCD intrusive thoughts to someone without OCD.
January 2010
4 posts
A writer’s obligations: ethics, law and... →
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December 2009
9 posts
How to Land the Jobs of the Future - WSJ.com →
Official NORAD Santa Tracker →
Basics - Another Challenge for Ethical Eating - ... →
Sorry, Vegans: Brussels Sprouts Like to Live, Too
jamesurbaniak:
Can a 1972 Italian novelty record...
The Biggest Loser: K-9... →
jhnmyr:
I’ve been thinking of a way to say thank...
November 2009
2 posts
October 2009
10 posts
AT&T enlists employees to oppose Net neutrality
Advocacy groups say AT&T has gone too far in its lobbying efforts to oppose the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposed Net neutrality regulations.
This week AT&T’s top lobbyist Jim Cicconi sent a memo to managers urging them to encourage their families and friends “to join the voices telling the FCC not to regulate the Internet.”
(full story)
GOP Posts Password, Admin Instructions on New Web... →
Talk about transparency! In their haste to get their new Web site up and running, the Republican Party has posted online a slew of things you wouldn’t normally expect.
Such as instructions on how to operate the Web site.
Read more
(hat tip: @technosailor for the link)
Craigslist ad seeks suicidal astronaut |... →
Just because there’s a recession, it doesn’t mean you can’t find your dream job. So allow me to direct your boundless ambition toward an ad on Craigslist’s Calgary site.
While many people scour Craigslist to see if Starbucks or Bed, Bath and Beyond might be seeking additions to their cheery teams, the poster of this ad is searching for an altogether more adventurous type,...
Google Forces Web Standards Issue Using Sexy... →
excerpt:
To achieve sexy buttons, Google has implemented CSS features that are currently not part of any standard and are only supported by Webkit based browsers (ie. Chrome and Safari). To experience sexy buttons on Google, you will need the Google browser (or that other one). The two specific features that are being used to enable sexy buttons are -webkit-border-radius and -webkit-gradient....
Hand-Washing Won’t Stop H1N1 virus →
Men who marry clever women live longer - Telegraph →
A study on 1.5 million people found a woman’s level of education was more important than a man’s when it came to the chance of him living a long life.
The authors suggested that better educated women may be more aware of healthy diets and medical treatments, thereby influencing their partner’s lifespan.
(read full story)
September 2009
2 posts
TinyScroller JavaScript Scrollable Div – 1.7KB -... →
TinyScroller JavaScript Scrollable Div – 1.7KB -http://bit.ly/4czxhr (by @leigeber) via @umutm