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…
things that only i could care about
October 28th, 2004
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 [...]
October 25th, 2004
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.
October 21st, 2004
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 [...]
October 21st, 2004
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.
October 13th, 2004
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?
October 12th, 2004
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 !
October 4th, 2004