things that only i could care about

uh oh, the secret’s out…

UserFriendly: http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20041028&mode=classic
Oh dear – the Temple of Jobs is no longer a secret society ! The hidden message has been decoded…

Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division – dihydrogen monoxide info

Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division – dihydrogen monoxide
info: http://www.dhmo.org/
This is a seriously dangerous chemical, and questions need to be asked of your local politcal candidate as to why there isn’t tighter legislation on the availability of it.
For those interpid souls who are brave enough to experiment with it in your own home, do take care to [...]

Car crazy: Microsoft in the driver’s seat | CNET News.com

Car crazy: Microsoft in the driver’s seat | CNET News.com: http://news.com.com/Car crazy Microsoft in the drivers seat/2100-1046_3-5419404.html
Forget petrol prices and congestion charges: this is the thing that’ll make me use my feet/bicycle more. At least they mention it’s not coupled to the braking system.
Yet.

Adobe digital photography white papers and primers

Adobe digital photography white papers and primers: http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/ps_pro_primers.html
Info from people who know their stuff. I’ve seen similar workflow described in books and online tutorials, but being given a few really solid building blocks direct from the manufacturer is very helpful.
Only had a look at a couple so far, but the Highlight Recovery in [...]

BBC NEWS | UK | Cold winter due, says forecaster

BBC NEWS | UK | Cold winter due, says forecaster: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3738824.stm
Usual pro vs. not-pro (ie: anyone not the Met Office) spat, but with an absolutely stunning statement from the Met Office:
When asked what the Met Office forecast could be for winter, he said: “We expect temperatures to drop in winter”.
Superb.

BBspot – Which OS Are You?

BBspot – Which OS Are You?: http://bbspot.com/News/2003/01/os_quiz.php
Apparently, I’m Apple DOS 3.1, which confuses me no end. Oddly, that’s often the effect I have on other people when I try to explain things and get over-enthusiastic…
Which OS are You?

new lollipop doesn’t melt

Ananova – New lollipop doesn’t melt : http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1126814.html?menu=news.scienceanddiscovery
Now that’s properly applied science !