SquareTrade.com seems to offer affordable after-purchase warranties on tech gear
I'll try it on my next electronics purchase.
posted at 11:19 am
on Sep. 30, 2008
William Gibson writes in Wired about eBay and his watch-collecting obsession
I also collect watches. Thanks, Darren.
posted at 6:49 pm
on Sep. 28, 2008
I’m the 16th most-visible-on-the-Web person in Vancouver
It's a wonderful honor. For example, I wonder why the #1 person on the list lives in ... Victoria? Hello?
posted at 12:32 am
on Sep. 27, 2008
11 Great Apple Technologies That Failed
When you look at the list of things Apple made before the iPod, it's amazing.
posted at 2:39 pm
on Sep. 24, 2008
Hop Studios just released a spam-fighting module for ExpressionEngine
We're using Defensio -- come try it out.
posted at 10:29 am
on Sep. 24, 2008
Mustag has a newer, badder logo
Click the link in the text to see an overlay comparison between the two. It's subtle but awesome.
posted at 3:31 pm
on Sep. 23, 2008
ATTN iPhone 3G Owners: Tiny tiny USB Power Adapter Recall
The prongs break off. (But don't catch fire.)
posted at 3:21 pm
on Sep. 23, 2008
You have never seen someone run a red light like this
This is a miracle no one was killed by this BC driver.
posted at 11:06 am
on Sep. 23, 2008
Raincity Grill Gets a Really Bad Review
I loved it when I went there -- just an off night? Or a reviewer having a bad day? Perhaps.
posted at 2:00 am
on Sep. 19, 2008
Our latest site: Coopstuff, The official Coop website and online shopping extravaganza!
If you like big breasted women and art, I've made you very happy today.
posted at 5:51 pm
on Sep. 18, 2008
WestJet has removed their fuel surcharge
They are the first, I think, to respond to dropping fuel prices.
posted at 3:25 pm
on Sep. 18, 2008
Large Survey of Economists Shows Preference for Obama
So, if you think economists are smart overall, this might be relevant.
posted at 5:19 pm
on Sep. 17, 2008
Ninja Cat observed in the wild
The funniest video clip I've seen in, oh, say, 1.5 months.
posted at 5:11 pm
on Sep. 17, 2008
Can you really see Russia from Alaska?
Yep. But you're seeing dirt, not international political negotiations.
posted at 11:18 am
on Sep. 17, 2008
Turkish Hotel Fires Its Entire Male Staff for Promiscuity
All that's left are the promiscuous women now.
posted at 11:18 am
on Sep. 17, 2008
Borrell Analysis: What’s a local Web site worth these days?
Answer, more than your blog.
posted at 10:55 am
on Sep. 17, 2008
Guy in suit skateboarding insanely fast down a highway
Skip ahead to 3:30 for the actual amazing part.
posted at 11:27 am
on Sep. 16, 2008
Bedpost: A Web 2.0 tool for tracking how often you have sex
I was overcome by the number of witty comments I could make here, and actually couldn't pick just one.
posted at 11:21 am
on Sep. 16, 2008
How to Reveal a Shocking Truth to a Person Who’s Not Ready
Don't start out by saying: Are you sitting down?
posted at 11:45 am
on Sep. 15, 2008
Amazon temporarily deletes all Spore customer reviews
What a glitch!
posted at 5:46 pm
on Sep. 12, 2008
iPhone App rejected from being sold in ITunes because it duplicates iTunes functionality
Apple, this is the biggest app store blunder yet. I will bet we see a reversal within, oh, say, 36 hours. Definitely by Monday morning.
posted at 3:21 pm
on Sep. 12, 2008
Michigan GOP May Bar Voters Who Have Received Foreclosure Notices
This seems like a bad idea, at best, and a criminal idea, at worst.
posted at 4:46 pm
on Sep. 11, 2008
I love love love the new Flickr home page
And I super duper love the transition effect you get when you first request it -- go to flickr, click the link at the bottom now! That's the old Flickr magic I've been missing. Way to go, folks!
posted at 12:13 pm
on Sep. 10, 2008
Socotra Island: The Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth
Truly bizarre flora and fauna; great photos.
posted at 9:38 am
on Sep. 8, 2008
Pollster.com has the coolest 2008 National Presidential General Election poll average chart
Don't get too worried about McCain's post-convention bump. Let's see if it's still there in 10 days.
posted at 9:14 am
on Sep. 8, 2008
Burger made of 100% Bacon, with a slice of cheese on top—and on the bottom
God save our souls -- and I hope He has a lot of paper towels to blot the grease out of us!
posted at 1:47 am
on Sep. 8, 2008
Truthdigger of the Week: Edwin O. Guthman
Ed Guthman was a favorite professor of mine, and the sweetest professor I ever had. Sharp and ethical and hard to disappoint. He died Aug. 31, 2008.
posted at 12:12 am
on Sep. 8, 2008
My first Twitter: Nov 2006: Getting into trouble.
Just for the record.
posted at 11:59 pm
on Sep. 7, 2008
Did you know you can order crabs (the sex lice kind) over the Internet?
I wish I didn't know that. Damn you, StumbleUpon!
posted at 9:34 pm
on Sep. 5, 2008
Oh wise Google, what is the best revenge?
A hot bod? Democarcy? A smile? Oh for shame. The best revenge is a private jet, a pilot's license and one parachute.
posted at 9:28 pm
on Sep. 5, 2008
Try this on Google: “what Republican should I pick for my VP Running Mate?”
Then choose "I Feel Lucky"...
posted at 3:37 pm
on Sep. 3, 2008
Cartoon: As Google Takes Over Your Life…
I love the running mate one...
posted at 3:36 pm
on Sep. 3, 2008
All the Mad Men characters are on Twitter (but there’s drama around it)
Seems that it was a fan effort, and AMC first started to shut them down, before deciding to let it happen...
posted at 3:05 pm
on Sep. 3, 2008
The Largest Glacier Collapse Ever Recorded on Video
Click on Evidence / Videos / either of the first two. It shows how quickly glaciers are receding. I saw this on a TV in the Denver airport. Woah.
posted at 2:15 pm
on Sep. 3, 2008
USC athletes earned 21 medals in the Beijing Olympics, including 9 gold
That would have put USC 13th on the list of countries. Athletes from my alma mater have won gold in every olympics since 1912. Go Trojans!
posted at 11:48 am
on Sep. 3, 2008
We Do Creative: A Site Design I Like
This is a reminder for myself, move along.
posted at 5:45 pm
on Sep. 2, 2008
A short piece on citizen journalism and a Brooklyn man’s death
I don't know that I can draw any conclusions from the piece, but it's an interesting look at how citizen journalism (doesn't) work sometimes.
posted at 9:34 am
on Sep. 2, 2008
37signals (Basecamp) tries to phase out support for IE 6, but had to extend the deadline
Let's see if they can do it by Oct. 1...
posted at 9:08 am
on Sep. 2, 2008
Killer Kowalski, Wrestler, Dies at 81
As with many things in the New York Times, it's fairly well written.
posted at 8:48 am
on Sep. 2, 2008
T Shirt for a friend
Says: It's not that I'm Bi -- It's just that I'm Horny
posted at 8:46 am
on Sep. 2, 2008
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