Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Tune In, Turn On, Flick Off?
Much ado about nothing. I love Flickr, but these people harping on Yahoo! really need to pull their head out. There's no such thing asa free lunch poeple, even when measured in "dot-com metrics/valuations - new economy" ways...
Wired News: Flickr Fans to Yahoo: Flick Off!
Wired News: Flickr Fans to Yahoo: Flick Off!
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Good wine at a great price
I've tried most of the varietals from these brands, and agree that they deliver consistency and value.
BEST BUDGET BRANDS / Our 10 favorites deliver consistent quality and value for $15 or less
BEST BUDGET BRANDS / Our 10 favorites deliver consistent quality and value for $15 or less
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Ja Man, Play the Floyd
Sounds "interesting"...
Kind of a "Dread Zeppelin" approach to covering classic rock...
Kansas City Star 08/23/2005 A sublime meeting of Floyd, reggae
Kind of a "Dread Zeppelin" approach to covering classic rock...
Kansas City Star 08/23/2005 A sublime meeting of Floyd, reggae
Welcome "1984"
"Face crime" deterrent? Anyone? Anyone?
On the plus side, your cell phone will now work on a majority of the subway platforms.
NYC Transit Agency Unveils Security Plan - Yahoo! News
On the plus side, your cell phone will now work on a majority of the subway platforms.
NYC Transit Agency Unveils Security Plan - Yahoo! News
Slow News Day - Pt. 1
You can tell when most of Washington is out of town as this story is getting way too much attention. This guy's got zero credibility either as a political commentator or as a minister. Indeed, who would Jesus assassinate? See you in hell Pat.
U.S. evangelist calls for assassination of Chavez - Yahoo! News
U.S. evangelist calls for assassination of Chavez - Yahoo! News
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Mac Rumors: iTunes Motorola Phone Manual and Photo
Looks like it's finally going to hit the market....
Mac Rumors: iTunes Motorola Phone Manual and Photo
Mac Rumors: iTunes Motorola Phone Manual and Photo
Lawrence Phillips - The Tragedy
This guy was so talented, but so messed up. Just a sad, sad story about a guy who never got the help or direction he obviously needs.
USATODAY.com - No coach ever solved Lawrence Phillips
USATODAY.com - No coach ever solved Lawrence Phillips
Losing Streaks and iPods
Thankfully, the Royals ended their losing streak at 19 in-a-row. But it was way friggin' UGLY getting to 19 losses!!
Freakonomics: What do the Kansas City Royals and my iPod have in common
Freakonomics: What do the Kansas City Royals and my iPod have in common
Defying Syrian Authorities with a Camera Lens
Great story about how photography can be used as an influencer towards Democracy.
NPR : Defying Syrian Authorities with a Camera Lens
NPR : Defying Syrian Authorities with a Camera Lens
Monday, August 22, 2005
Evolution Debate Series - NY Times
"The point of science is to discover how natural processes work. Moreover, ID theorists have failed to show calculations that can convincingly differentiate a designed object from a naturally occuring one."
Amen.
In Explaining Life's Complexity, Darwinists and Doubters Clash - New York Times
Amen.
In Explaining Life's Complexity, Darwinists and Doubters Clash - New York Times
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Booze at Wally-World
It will be interesting to see what effect Wal-Mart(WMT) will have on liquor stores/merchants. I think WMT has pretty much squeezed all efficiencies out of their suppliers, so new merchandise categories seem to be the way to keep top-line revenue growing. And really, what's the big "moral issue" here. Last time I checked, Wally-world already sells cigarettes and guns in their stores, so get it over it, is what I say to Lee Scott and the rest of the moral selling police in Bentonville...
WSJ.com - A Sober Wal-Mart Launches Drive Into Tricky Area: Liquor
WSJ.com - A Sober Wal-Mart Launches Drive Into Tricky Area: Liquor
The Importance of Husker Football
It's August again. Time for all things to turn fully towards Nebraska football. It's religion and stays with you forever. I didn't go to UNL but that doesn't mean I don't still follow the team even living in the next state south of Neb.
‘Forever Red' reminds us why we are Husker football fans - Lincoln Journal Star
‘Forever Red' reminds us why we are Husker football fans - Lincoln Journal Star
The Gloves Come Off
Another dead-on commentary from Mr. Cringely regarding the lunacy of my chosen field of employment...
PBS | I, Cringely . August 11, 2005 - The Gloves Come Off
PBS | I, Cringely . August 11, 2005 - The Gloves Come Off
Friday, August 12, 2005
Learing to love the Bill of Rights
Man cited for size of profane sign, not the message. You gotta love the 1st Amendment.
Pasco: Hudson man cited for size of profane sign
Pasco: Hudson man cited for size of profane sign
Piggy Bank -- Or House Of Cards?
As downpayments shrink sharply, highly leveraged homebuyers may be in for a fall
Piggy Bank -- Or House Of Cards?
Piggy Bank -- Or House Of Cards?
A BROKEN RECORD
ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE,
ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE
Nothing like a 13 game losing streak to kick off the Chiefs football season around here....
ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE, ROYALS LOSE
Nothing like a 13 game losing streak to kick off the Chiefs football season around here....
iPod Video - The Silent Film Era : Gizmodo
Hack your 3G or older iPod to play black & white videos. Why? Why not...
iPod Video - The Silent Film Era : Gizmodo
iPod Video - The Silent Film Era : Gizmodo
Brad and Angelina Go Public Again! - Plus, Jessica Simpson's deflating butt and more from this week's gossip magazines
Since it's Friday a summary of what's been in the tabloids. Screw all this serious stuff like $66/barrel oil and troops dying in Iraq stuff.
Brad and Angelina Go Public Again! - Plus, Jessica Simpson's deflating butt and more from this week's gossip magazines.
Brad and Angelina Go Public Again! - Plus, Jessica Simpson's deflating butt and more from this week's gossip magazines.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Vote for me because ... uh, where's page 10?
Way to stay on message.
New York Daily News - Politics - Vote for me because ... uh, where's page 10?
New York Daily News - Politics - Vote for me because ... uh, where's page 10?
Congress - The Other White Meat
"Hundreds of millions of dollars will be channeled to programs that critics say have nothing to do with improving congestion or efficiency: $2.3 million for the beautification of the Ronald Reagan Freeway in California; $6 million for graffiti elimination in New York; nearly $4 million on the National Packard Museum in Warren, Ohio, and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich.; $2.4 million on a Red River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Louisiana; and $1.2 million to install lighting and steps and to equip an interpretative facility at the Blue Ridge Music Center, to name a few."
Road Bill Reflects The Power Of Pork - Washington Post
Road Bill Reflects The Power Of Pork - Washington Post
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Almost barefoot
"The challenge was to translate that barefoot experience, which promotes good biomechanics for runners, to a shoe. After all, that's not what most running shoes are designed for. "
(Not recommended for the severe over-pronator.) I'm not willing to give-up my Asics GT-2050 just yet. We'll see though...
Wired News: Nike Makes Barefoot Breakthrough
(Not recommended for the severe over-pronator.) I'm not willing to give-up my Asics GT-2050 just yet. We'll see though...
Wired News: Nike Makes Barefoot Breakthrough
A $50 Million Price Tag, and Still a Fixer-Upper?
Lenny Kravitz is rumored to be interested in purchasing. I knew Lenny was doing OK, but $50mil? That's some serious change, my brother...
A $50 Million Price Tag, and Still a Fixer-Upper? - New York Times
A $50 Million Price Tag, and Still a Fixer-Upper? - New York Times
Make up your mind dude
PCmag.com columnist & tech-industry wonk, John Dvorak, appears to be either:
a) schitzo
b) bi-polar
c) desperate for readership
d) all of the above
See for yourselves..
Opinion Column by PC Magazine: Windows Vista: Where's the Buzz?
Opinion Column by PC Magazine: Apple on the Brink
a) schitzo
b) bi-polar
c) desperate for readership
d) all of the above
See for yourselves..
Opinion Column by PC Magazine: Windows Vista: Where's the Buzz?
Opinion Column by PC Magazine: Apple on the Brink
The Onion | Bush Vows To Eliminate U.S. Dependence On Oil By 4920
I'd be surprised if we make it by then - very funny nevertheless...
The Onion | Bush Vows To Eliminate U.S. Dependence On Oil By 4920
The Onion | Bush Vows To Eliminate U.S. Dependence On Oil By 4920
behind the poster
"The Trikilis brothers created the world's best-selling poster (Farrah Fawcett). It almost destroyed them."
clevescene.com | News | Touched by an Angel | 2005-08-03
clevescene.com | News | Touched by an Angel | 2005-08-03
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
WSJ.com - The Ghost of Netscape
"Ten years later, what can we say about Netscape's IPO? Was it to Nasdaq as Mrs. O'Leary's cow was to the history of Chicago -- a bit actor touching off a great blaze with grave economic consequences? (Like the cow, Netscape the company is no longer with us.) Or did Netscape's Web browser alter the world in thrilling and still unforeseen ways? The answer is yes -- on both counts."
WSJ.com - The Ghost of Netscape
WSJ.com - The Ghost of Netscape
Jazz Master's Final Chord
A true low-key/behind-the-scenes musical great. God's speed Keter.
Jazz Master's Final Chord - Washington Post
Jazz Master's Final Chord - Washington Post
The Christian Paradox (kottke.org)
Great article. Pretty much nails my issues with this trendy neo-con/evangelical/republican movement towards politics. Their actions rarely emulate the true teachings of Christ. And by actions, I mean their treatment of fellow human beings as modeled by Jesus. (e.g., Not hating or excluding certain classes or lifestyle orientations, etc.)
The Christian Paradox (kottke.org)
The Christian Paradox (kottke.org)
Jerry Garcia: The Man, the Myth, the Area Rug
Lunchbox & thermos to follow. Who let Col. Tom Parker into "the Vault"?
Jerry Garcia: The Man, the Myth, the Area Rug - New York Times
Jerry Garcia: The Man, the Myth, the Area Rug - New York Times
Monday, August 08, 2005
SWAPATORIUM: Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places
Collection of 70's-era photos with an Urban Cowboy feel....
SWAPATORIUM: Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places
SWAPATORIUM: Looking For Love in All the Wrong Places
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Golf in the Land of the Midnight Tee Time
"From May 23 through July 24, the sun doesn't set at all on Hov, 95 miles above the Arctic Circle in the Lofoten islands of Norway, so golfers can hit the Lofoten Golf Links around the clock. And they do. Green fees cover as much golf as you can play in eight hours. It's said that a golfer can complete 16 rounds in 24 hours."
Golf in the Land of the Midnight Tee Time - New York Times [email reg. req'd]
Golf in the Land of the Midnight Tee Time - New York Times [email reg. req'd]
Friday, August 05, 2005
U2's City of Blinding Lights
"12,000 daisy-chained LEDs. Spycams controlled by a PlayStation. The Vertigo tour is a monster concert machine - and the ultimate rock-and-roll R&D lab." Rock on...
Wired 13.08: U2's City of Blinding Lights
Wired 13.08: U2's City of Blinding Lights
Unfortunate Childrens Books - a photoset on Flickr
"A project to catalog the most unfortunate books for children that he can find in a public school library "
What can I say, it's a Flickr kind of day....
Unfortunate Childrens Books - a photoset on Flickr
What can I say, it's a Flickr kind of day....
Unfortunate Childrens Books - a photoset on Flickr
From Netscape to the Next Big Thing
To mark the 10th anniversary of Netscape's IPO, a discussion around what is the "Next Big Thing" on the Internet.
From Netscape to the Next Big Thing - New York Times [email reg. req'd]
From Netscape to the Next Big Thing - New York Times [email reg. req'd]
Flickr - Post-it Notes
Post-it Notes used to create "pixels" in a Bergdorf-Goodman window display. Thanks Jason!
DSC02391 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
DSC02391 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Wake up George
One could make the argument Dubya's been asleep since he took office. But I digress...
slate.com > The Waking of the President - Who decides when to rouse the commander in chief?
slate.com > The Waking of the President - Who decides when to rouse the commander in chief?
Vacationing Bush Poised to Set a Record
"The August getaway is Bush's 49th trip to his cherished ranch since taking office and the 319th day that Bush has spent, entirely or partially, in Crawford -- nearly 20 percent of his presidency to date, according to Mark Knoller, a CBS Radio reporter known for keeping better records of the president's travel than the White House itself. Weekends and holidays at Camp David or at his parents' compound in Kennebunkport, Maine, bump up the proportion of Bush's time away from Washington even further."
Thanks to Greg for the link.
WashingtonPost.com - Vacationing Bush Poised to Set a Record
Thanks to Greg for the link.
WashingtonPost.com - Vacationing Bush Poised to Set a Record