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dieterrams: Extra Normal Clock by Ross McBride

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:09:54 -0700

Extra Normal Clock by Ross McBride

Facebook Frustrations

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:32:32 -0700

To those who know me, it’s no secret I’m not a fan of Facebook.

It’s too much to explain but the gist is that the potential for a new AOL is much to high for my tastes.

But to add one detail as to why Facebook is so frustrating is that whenever someone posts a link to some content they’ve shared it always requires some Facebook App to be registered in order for me to see the content.

This is the definition of how broken the Facebook content sharing model is compared to the “normal” internet. Email, twitter, blog posts, etc… all operate simply. There’s a link, you click it, and you go there. No “app installations” full of “permission to use your information” dialog boxes. So frustrating.

I’m not yet at the point to deleting my account, too many people I know solely use Facebook to share, but I’m getting there.

Why I Hate Android

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:53:27 -0800

parislemon:

Why do I hate Android? It’s definitely one of the questions I get asked most often these days. And most of those that don’t ask probably assume it’s because I’m an iPhone guy. People see negative take after negative take about the operating system and label me as “unreasonable” or “biased” or worse.

I should probably explain.

Believe it or not, I actually don’t hate Android. That is to say, I don’t hate the concept of Android — in fact, at one point, I loved it. What I hate is what Android has become. And more specifically, what Google has done with Android.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation is coming to Blu-ray, starting in 2012 (video)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:52:47 -0700

Star Trek: The Next Generation is coming to Blu-ray, starting in 2012 (video):

I’m very excited about this.

Kill Math

Tue, 17 May 2011 23:33:33 -0700

Kill Math:

People this smart should be illegal

Enable Two Finger Scroll in Ubuntu

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:52:36 -0700

Enable Two Finger Scroll in Ubuntu:

Just setup Ubuntu 11.04 on a Windows laptop. Here is an article that enables two finger scrolling.

The Walking Dead SFX - Amazing

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:51:51 -0700

The Walking Dead SFX - Amazing

"It’s time to get serious about being awesome"

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:51:12 -0700

“It’s time to get serious about being awesome”

- Me

This is heartwarming. [via @safder_meah]

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:49:27 -0700

This is heartwarming. [via @safder_meah]

DIY Water Bottle Carrying Strap [DIY]

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:39:49 -0700

DIY Water Bottle Carrying Strap [DIY]:

Looking for a better way to carry your water bottle? Instructables user hpstoutharrow shows how to make a clever carrying strap using camp cord, ingenuity, and some knot-tying skills.

Whether on…

Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:39:49 -0700

Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending:

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when to walk away. I’m ready now.

By Financial Samurai

Before my grandmother passed away, she whispered in my ear, “Don’t ever stop loving life, don’t ever stop.” She…

It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Will Finally Launch

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:39:48 -0700

It Took A Year, But Fitness Gadget Fitbit Will Finally Launch:

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wow i’ve been waiting for this to come out for 9 months. Glad it’s finally being released.

Fitness gadget Fitbit was a hit at last year’s TechCrunch50, where it…

The Biggest Full English Breakfast in the World

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:48:11 -0700

The Biggest Full English Breakfast in the World:

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5000 calories! That’s almost 1.5lbs instantly!

[Photograph: Sharenator.org]

Mario’s Cafe Bar in Westhoughton, UK, serves the biggest full English breakfast in the…

WebKit going 3D with WebGL

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:51 -0700

WebKit going 3D with WebGL:

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while this is an awesome feature, i predict many websites abusing this and thus starting the whole Flash splash intro all over again.

Filed under: Gaming, Internet Tools

DIY Print-and-Fold iPhone and iPod touch Dock Looks Great [DIY]

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:48 -0700

DIY Print-and-Fold iPhone and iPod touch Dock Looks Great [DIY]:

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for everyone who 1) is too cheap to buy a dock or 2) just love making things out of paper

I happen to be both

Design site Dessine moi un objet (Google translates that to…

Before Apple Introduced the iPhone

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:07:08 -0700

Before Apple Introduced the iPhone:

Nice piece by Kontra at Counternotions, putting the current Apple/iPhone criticism in context:

So for a more reasoned perspective, let us take a breath and remember what the world was like …

Office 2008 and Spaces issues, finally fixed in Snow Leopard?

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:05:45 -0700

Office 2008 and Spaces issues, finally fixed in Snow Leopard?:

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The Office issues are exactly one of the reasons I stopped using spaces. I’ll have to give it another try.

Filed under: Software, Snow Leopard

One feature of Mac OS…

Win a copy of Things for Mac

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:10:24 -0700

Win a copy of Things for Mac:

Filed under: Software, Productivity

The productivity wars are heating up on the Mac, aren’t they? iGTD is no more, but Cultured Code acquired some brains from that operation and…

The Magisso Cake Server by Maria Kivijärvi Gift Fair, Summer 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:42:47 -0700

The Magisso Cake Server by Maria Kivijärvi Gift Fair, Summer 2009:

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awesome!

This is Miika’s company’s newest product with more revolutionary goodness from Finland. You may remember that he was the one behind the fabulous Magnetic…

An incredible stolen Mac story without a final chapter

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:42:46 -0700

An incredible stolen Mac story without a final chapter:

Filed under: Odds and ends, MobileMe

Update 2:30p ET 9/1: We’ve heard more from the theft victim; see the latest news on this crime story here.

We’re getting our share of crime…