January 2008
Having one of those days where I look at something I did the previous day and toss it out because it now lives in Sucksville.
Navy Railgun 2020 →
America, Fuck Yeah!
http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,160195,00.html
New Indy IV LEGO Sets Offer Exclusive Peek Into... →
We got leaked official high resolution shots, prices and descriptions on the new LEGO diorama sets for Indiana Jones and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which offer an exclusive look into the most-awaited movie of all time (at least for me.) WARNING: new Indy IV movie spoilers ahead.
Serial bank robber hits Vancouver 6 times, say... →
A serial bank robber may be responsible for up to six heists this month alone, Vancouver police said Wednesday.
SearchCap: The Day In Search, January 30, 2008 →
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
From Search Engine Land:
Google Universal Search: 2008 Edition It’s just over a half-year since Google launched Universal Search, its method of blending results from its own various topically-focused or “vertical” search engines. Since that time, the system has...
Links of interest (2008-01-30): →
A bunch of stuff I’ve been accumulating over the past few months: Types of coffee beverages U.S. regional pizza styles Build your own Apple Store Google Maps mashup of how Greater Vancouver would be flooded by a 4-metre sea level rise (move around to check out your own area nearly anywhere in the world)
J Allard’s thoughts on the first year of the Zune Very useful Cascading Style...
Kodak profit soars; helped by consumer digital;... →
Eastman Kodak Co. reported Wednesday fourth-quarter profit jumped, helped by its consumer digital business. The company also completed a four-year restructuring, which has driven earnings growth.
Google's Synonym for Scientology: "Cult" →
Just yesterday I posted on the Googlebomb (if it’s one) that when you enter dangerous cult into Google, Scientology* pops up as first result. Well, there’s more: if you enter ~scientology into Google, you’re triggering a search for synonyms as well due to the tilde character. Now what happens is that Google, in bold, highlights all those words it considers synonyms of “Scientology”**. The...
Nintendo's Wii gets seniors back in the game →
Kay Devlin may be 91 and recovering from a fracture, but it didn’t stop her from winning a bowling tournament at her old age home in eastern Ontario - thanks to Nintendo’s Wii.
Mercury's volcanic past revealed →
A flyby by a Nasa unmanned space probe has revealed evidence of “widespread” volcanism on the planet Mercury.
Mercury Pics Show Spider Formation and Long Cliffs →
NASA researchers share the “goldmine of exciting data” sent by the Messenger probe from its flyby of Mercury.
A Picture is Worth...Homemade Applesauce →
Yum…there’s nothing like homemade applesauce. It always tastes better when you’ve made it yourself. Our question is: How many food miles will this DIY job add? Have a fun green caption for this shot? Leave it in the comments section below (and, yep, that is Red Green behind the wheel). via ::MAKE: Blog…
Fly the Friendly Skies Nude →
A German travel agency, citing “a gap in the market,” offers nude flights to a Baltic resort. The crew will remain clothed “for safety reasons.”
DIY Camera Stabilizer On-the-Cheap [DIY] →
This video tutorial steps through how to build a very simple and cheap vertical camera stabilizer intended to reduce camera shake when you’re shooting in conditions where a tripod just won’t do (or, you know, you don’t have a tripod). The stabilizer should work particularly well for shorter distance shots, but you’ll notice more shaking the more zooming you do. In those...
Near Earth Asteroid Zooms Past the Earth →
“Asteroid 2007 TU24 passed within about 540,000 kilometres, or 1.4 lunar distances, of Earth, reaching its closest approach at 3:33 a.m. ET. The asteroid is roughly 250 metres in diameter and somewhat asymmetrical,… read more
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles... →
Science CentricHeat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles CTV.ca - 4 hours ago Water and baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic release a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A much faster when boiling water is poured into them, researchers say in a new study. Boiling water spikes bisphenol A levels Globe and Mail Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic USA Today...
A couple of days ago Shel Israel announced that he... →
A couple of days ago Shel Israel announced that he was joining FastCompany.tv — the online business and technology video network that I’m heading.
The announcement is true, and I’m excited by what Shel brings to the table. We’re working on several other shows, my goal is to have half a dozen shows by the end of the year, but that’ll depend on getting sponsors, which may be tough in this year...
Holy hell that is annoying, taking down the links from my shared link feed. Sorry twitter types.
Thinking of going to the Vancouver Blogger Meetup this evening. Who else is going?
Vlogging killed the blogging star →
Actually, I think that wedding planning is killing my blogging, but for the last couple of weeks, vlogging has also cut into my spare blogging time both at home and at the day job. The Guardian has just started a vlogging project with Current TV. It’s been fun, if not a little challenging. I sit in front of a webcam at work, or sometimes at home, and talk about something for a minute. It’s harder...
View Your Browsing History in Snapshots with... →
Windows/Mac/Linux (Firefox): WebMynd, a free add-on for Firefox, makes it easy to browse through web pages you’ve visited or specifically “webmarked,” whether they’re static or dynamically generated. Although you can tell WebMynd not to monitor certain pages and turn its history noting on and off, the add-on generally works as a background service, taking snapshots of the...
B.C. introduces taxi passenger's bill of rights →
The B.C. government is hoping to improve taxi service with a new taxi passenger’s bill of rights, announced in Vancouver on Wednesday morning.
Things to Think About When Choosing a Web Hosting... →
Now that your website is nearing completion you may have already spent some time scouting around on the net for a web hosting service for you to use. One thing that you may have noticed is that there is virtually and uncountable number of them offering their services, all claiming to be the best, wh… Type: Hosting Services Level: Beginner
Star Explosion →
Learn how to create a star explosion using textures, glows, and blurs.
Type: Photoshop Tutorial Level: Experienced
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles... →
PhysOrg.comHeat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles CTV.ca - 3 hours ago Water and baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic release a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A much faster when boiling water is poured into them, researchers say in a new study. Boiling water spikes bisphenol A levels Globe and Mail Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic USA Today...
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles... →
Environment News ServiceHeat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles CTV.ca - 10 hours ago Water and baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic release a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A much faster when boiling water is poured into them, researchers say in a new study. Boiling water spikes bisphenol A levels Globe and Mail Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic...
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles... →
PhysOrg.comHeat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles CTV.ca - 6 hours ago Water and baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic release a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A much faster when boiling water is poured into them, researchers say in a new study. Boiling water spikes bisphenol A levels Globe and Mail Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic USA Today...
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles... →
CTV.caHeat causes chemical to leach from plastic bottles CTV.ca - 8 hours ago Water and baby bottles made from polycarbonate plastic release a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A much faster when boiling water is poured into them, researchers say in a new study. Boiling water spikes bisphenol A levels Globe and Mail Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic USA Today Guardian...
The ultimate CBC call for guests →
It’s been kind of a slow week at the Corp… people are a little sluggish at returning calls and emails… but I did run across this beautiful request from a CBC reporter on Facebook.
She’s looking to interview vegetarian seal-hunters.
Is there anything more Canadian?
Post from: InsideTheCBC.com
Needing to get a coffee….
"Why I'm Investing in Content" →
VC Titan Tim Draper says content providers are becoming more important …and Glam is the fastest growing company on earth.
Tim Draper, one of the world’s most successful and influential venture capitalists who manages some $7 billion in VC funds, is bullish on content companies. This is quite a shift for the big Sand Hill Road VC’s who have steered clear of content...
Vuze: Joost with an Audience →
Vuze rocks the P2P HD video world with 4 million monthly registered users.
Vuze, the P2P high resolution video platform has reached 4 million monthly registered users, of which half watch videos on the desktop application daily, Jim Diaz, head of strategy for the Palo Alto-based start-up told me today.
I caught up with Jim at the AlwaysOn conference in Manhattan.
I asked him how Vuze...
(SPOILER) TFAW.com reveals Angel Issue 6's full... →
http://images.tfaw.com/covers_tfaw/400/fe/feb083847e.jpg
Retailer lists the full cover for After the Fall, Issue 6. The first in the “First Night” mini-series. Check out the revealed character!
What is WordCamp? →
Weblog Tools Collection has posted a great rundown of what WordCamp is including some details on what Dallas WordCamp attendees can expect. As WordPress continues to grow in popularity, I expect to see many more WordCamps being created around the world, so if you haven’t attended one already, maybe it is time for you to create one?
WordCamp is a spin off from the popular BarCamp which was a spin...
Top 10 BitTorrent Tools and Tricks [Lifehacker Top... →
BitTorrent is the go-to resource for downloading everything from music and movies to software and operating systems, but as its popularity continues to grow, so do the number of tools available for making the most of it. Some are must-haves, while others are a waste of time. Climb aboard for a look at 10 of the best BitTorrent utilities, tools, and resources for finding and managing your...
But Will It Google? →
Posted by Jane CoplandI’m about to bring up something I’ve written a little bit about before, but today I’ve taken part in an interesting task that further highlights the disappointing disconnect between advertising and search engine marketing.
I saw a funny ad on the bus two days ago while I was on my way to work. It was for a condominium building in central Seattle and the ad...
MySpace opens door to developers →
MySpace will allow third-party software developers to create applications for the site from next week.
Cheeseburger in a Can →
The secret to a good cheeseburger is its freshness. Hot off the grill, with crisp vegetables if you like. Not the kind of food you’d think to put in a can. The graphics on this German site make it clear this product is intended to pack for outdoor sports such as canoeing, but I can’t help but feel you should go with something you’d expect to eat out of a can. Maybe soup. Link -via Cynical-C
'Ethnic cleansing' in Kenya's Rift Valley, says... →
Violence in Kenya’s Rift Valley is aimed at pushing people out of the region, an organized effort the U.S. envoy to the east African country called “ethnic cleansing.”
11 Power Tips for Gmail →
I saw a few requests that can already be done today. Considering that real Gmail users didn’t know about these options, I’m going to call them power tips.
Vancouver Blogger War: It Is On, My Young... →
My young apprentices, I see you wish to start a Vancouver Blogger War. I accept. As a Vancouver blogger, my rank was once legendary. It was talked about in hushed tones as not to arouse my anger and sink pitiful little bands into Google oblivion!
And then, my kind were slaughtered – de-ranked, you might say. I grew careless and I fell out of blogging on a regular basis. The line of the...
Kaya Fraser Releases Her Album Tremor And Slip →
I have been meaning to do this for a week or so, but Kaya Fraser (yah, we do her web site, of course!) sent along a copy of her new album to us! We’d already had a preview with some MP3 files she sent us but now I get to listen to the album as a whole – which is always the way you should listen to music. Here is a bit from her web site:
Wise beyond their writer’s years, Kaya Fraser’s songs...
8 Web Design Mistakes That Developers Make →
An excellent website takes a particularly savvy blend of both great design and great code. Because of this, you often find designers having to figure out code and developers trying their hand at design. Speaking as a developer who spent his university years studying among other developers, I can safely say that programmers are not designers. Thankfully, we were graded back then for having reusable...
Obey The Pug →
If you know us, you will know that we have a Pug. Her name is Serendipity and she is adorable. It was brought to my attention today that I may be under her explicit control. Now, any dog owner will tell you, the dog rules your life. If you have no other dependents to take care of – the dog will dominate. This is very true of our home as she dictates much of our daily activities. I had a...
T-t-t-t-twistin' like a flame in a slow dance, baby
You're driving me crazy
Come on, little honey
Come on now
Serendipity The Pug loves the snow. She scampers when walking around in it…cute as a button, uh, in the snow.
Message to Anonymous from a Scientology Believer →
Know this: I am a Scientologist. Also know: every scrap of information you leave behind at our web sites, our call centers and our houses of worship is being relayed to a response team at our Clearwater headquarters. If you attack us, you are taking your freedom into your own hands. You will be identified, you will be named, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted and then you will be sued in...