September 2007
SeptemberSep 27 Thursday 07
Understanding Computer Technology For Idiots
I found this picture on my hard drive and I have no idea where it originated from. If you know the original source. Let me know and I'll link it.
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SeptemberSep 24 Monday 07
Powerbloggers - How They Went From Zero to Heroes: John Chow
Johnchow.com is just my miscellaneous ramblings about whatever is on my mind. However, I would hope that my ramblings are worth reading. My stats show that over 100 people read this blog everyday. If reading my blog does something good for you, no matter how small, …
SeptemberSep 21 Friday 07
The Best Explanation of Console Evolution Ever
If you can follow a swift speaking British man talking at 100 mph, you will laugh at least three times.
Since it goes by so fast, here are some funny still frames:
On Blu Ray
On the Better Graphics Hype
On Nintendo
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How to Contact Amazon By Phone
So today I realized that the USPSP has set a 'Delivered' status for a book I ordered and my new digital camera. There was no such delivery.
I like to talk to companies directly when I am having a problem like this. I don't like to deal with automated anything. I …
SeptemberSep 20 Thursday 07
jQueryHelp.com, a jQuery Forum, has launched!
All jQuery newbies and gurus head to jQueryHelp.com!
The purpose of this forum is to offer the quickest form of topic based conversation for jQuery users.Currently, the only option is a mailing list, which offers latent responses, but does have the largest user base and …
SeptemberSep 19 Wednesday 07
The Best and Worst Logo Remakes of the Century
There are some logo remakes that should be praised, and there are some that should be hazed.
When it comes to re-branding a corporate identity, you would imagine that the CEO would take great care in making such a decision. In some cases, this is not true. In fact, …
SeptemberSep 18 Tuesday 07
Verify Your Javascript Code With JSLint
For anyone who has been in search of some sort of Javascript validation or verification, I have come across this tool at www.jslint.com.
It will probably be more anal than you about your code, if not, then you have found a soulmate.
Check it out!
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SeptemberSep 17 Monday 07
From the Makers of Purevolume.com and Virb.com: Cottyn
The makers of purevolume.com and virb.com have just launched a new t-shirt store: Cottyn. The store features three shirts, with lots more to come. Better get it while it's hot.
A little birdie told me that this is only the beginning. The end to the beginning of the …
SeptemberSep 16 Sunday 07
21 Funny Signs For Make Benefit Your Happy [PICS]
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It's about that time, where I have nothing better to do but give you a collection of things worth seeing. This time, signs. I have a couple of …
SeptemberSep 14 Friday 07
10 Greatest Quotes on Religion
Which is it, is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's?
~ Nietzsche
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
~ Napoleon
I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.
~ Mohandas Gandhi
If god …
Find Out Your Website Grade
Remember school? Well, it's time to get graded again.
www.websitegrader.com will grade your website. It appears to be oriented towards blogs and informational sites.
It tells you (for free):
- Their grade for you (0-100)
- Google Page Rank
- Alexa Rank
- Technorati …
SeptemberSep 13 Thursday 07
FX TV Show Rips Off Lasse Gjertsen's Human Beatbox Video
Some of you may remember this video from early 2006:
In my Facebook news feed, I decided to randomly click on this sponsored video titled Experience the "Sunny Beatbox" mashup. It was a promo video for an FX show called It's Always Sunny In Philadelpha:
The lack …
SeptemberSep 12 Wednesday 07
7 Clutch Free Tools For Budding Web 2.0 Developers and Designers
This is the follow-up to my post entitled 10 Tips for Budding Web Programmers and Designers.
As a developer, you must consider yourself a man/woman of his/her trade. The best blacksmith, tailor, hairdresser, woodworker, they all prize the tools of their trade. In your …
An MS-DOS 5 Music Video, WTF?
Does anyone have an explanation for this? It's so awkward.
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Photographic Technique Turns Cities Into Model-Cities
All of these photos are real photos taken by B-Tal on Flickr.
Using a blur effect, what he calls the "Tilt-Shift" effect, it gives the city the appearance of being a model. Very cool!
Christian Science Park, Boston, MA
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
John Hancock Tower, …
SeptemberSep 11 Tuesday 07
A Look Inside the RIAA [PIC]
Found it on: Fast Silicon
[update] I've been informed that this image comes from a strip called Toothpaste For Dinner. Thanks!
jQuery 1.2 has been released!
I have yet to explore the depths of it, but the release notes are quite enticing.
Below is a list of the new features in jQuery 1.2. I'm excited about the new animation enhancements. You can now stop animations, animate by %, animate from color to color, and animate …
5 Sure-fire Ways To Get Your Ass Kicked
There are a lot of ways to be a complete tool. Fortunately, for us, there are some people who just shine out. Below you will find a nice compilation of videos
The Most Amazing Ventriloquist You'll EVER See
His name is Terry Fator.
I came across these videos at my buddy Steven Truong's blog.
I will post the two most impressive performances here. If you like them, which I guarantee you will, then go see the rest of the series at Steven's blog.
SeptemberSep 10 Monday 07
Top 10 Grammatical Errors Bloggers Should Avoid
If you're reading this, you probably have been guilty of at least one of these in your writing career. I sure have. These are some of the more important errors that you should get ironed out so that you don't look like such an amateur.
[update] Yes, ironically, I have …