May 2007
I find it interesting to see that Microsoft Surface was just announced, especially since a big rumor on the web right now is that Steve Jobs will be announcing touch-screen Macs at WWDC in a few weeks.
“We will continue to execute our world domination plans – our focus is still...”
– Last.fm Acquired by CBS
“Having a good designer doesn’t eliminate the need for a systematic...”
– The Myth of the Genius Designer
Dave Troy’s presentation (I don’t quite remember where he made it) is brilliant: he uses his own mashup to present his content.
“Don’t fear theft of your ideas; fear obscurity.”
– 15 Cool Things I Learned at the 2007 CMA Annual Convention
Had a quick chat with a friend today about CBS’ purchase of Last.fm today. I’m not quite sure how CBS plans to use this (and their earlier acquisition of Wallstrip) move as a source of revenue. Anyone have any ideas?
Highlight of my day? The knowledge that the first season of Heroes will be available on DVD as of August 28. It will have all 23 episodes and tons of extras. I’m quivering in anticipation already.
“Okay, so I’ll cut England some slack. It’s an old country. You know,...”
– The 22 Worst Place Names in the World
When was the last time you calibrated your mouse? What do you mean you’ve never calibrated your mouse? Well then you better head on over to this site and make sure your mouse gets calibrated well.
Webware 100: Best Web 2.0 Apps
There’s still two weeks left to vote for the Webware 100 for this year, celebrating the 100 best Web 2.0 sites as decided by you, the user. What the folks at Webware have done is come up with a list of 25 nominees in ten different categories — Browsing, Communications, Community, Data, Entertainment, Media, Mobile, Productivity, Publishing, Reference — and you can vote for one nominee per...
As someone that spends a lot of time on public transit systems in various cities, I love reading blog posts that offer some great insight about transit culture. This recent post by Meg Pickard about the Tube reminds me of a similar project I did in one of my anthro classes at UofT.
“A resignation letter is generally a formality, but it is a sign of respect and...”
– Emurse Sample Registration Letters
WatchAdd some foil, some petrol, and your cell phone, and you have the recipe for a flambé. (via)
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
There are very few movies that are amazingly enjoyable while still having an undecipherable plot for the first two hours. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, the third installment of the Pirates franchise that made Jack Sparrow a household name, does exactly that. And while it may make a lot more sense the second time you see it, this pirate movie doesn’t get any less fun the more...
“Next time you go to the cinema with someone who knows nothing about the film,...”
– Supposing … It’s OK to lie for the sheer hell of it
Top Teen Trusted Brands
Me: Did you see the list of the most trusted brands for teens in the US?
Me: http://urltea.com/mzi
Chris: Well, I'm not surprised that Apple is number 1.
Me: And well deserved.
Chris: Though there is one thing I wonder about...
Me: What's that?
Chris: Well, how are all the kids fitting into their American Apparel and H&M clothing if they're eating at Ben & Jerry's and In-and-Out Burger?
“I really need to redesign my blog.”
– Ev says what we were all thinking.
“Google is an amazing entrepreneurial petri dish. Yet at the same time, it is...”
– The Final Days of Google
WatchI’ve been using this method for over a year.
“Europeans have been using bidets to clean themselves for nearly 300 years. They...”
– Wet Wipe Manifesto
Want to watch more movies but don’t have the time to watch them all? Well now you can watch 40 movies in 5 seconds each or less.
There are very few people I know right now that still use desktop computers, which is why I’m not surprised if this rumor regarding the cancellation of the Mac Mini turns out to be true.
