Links for 2008
Year in Pictures - MSNBC
Monday, December 22, 2008
There are some amazing pictures here, MSNBC does some very cool photo sets and this is a great collection.
High-Definition Television Promises Sharper Crap
Friday, December 19, 2008
In the most dramatic leap in television technology since the advent of color in the 1950s, on Monday the FCC approved a 10-year plan to shift to digital, high-definition TV, technology which will make barely watchable crap far sharper and more detailed than ever before.
I Met The Walrus
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Really cool animation to go along with a brief interview of John Lennon in 1969 by a 14 year old who snuck into John's hotel room.
Las Vegas Sign Graveyard
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Photos of a graveyard for retired Las Vegas signs. Man, I'd love to have one of these.
Shortlist for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2009
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Some cool design work here in various industries, interesting stuff.
Even google knows Creed is worst band ever
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Another glaring example of Google AIs amazing ranking system, when you search for "worst band in the world", Creed is the top result.
The Votes Are In: BlackBerry Storm Sucks
Friday, December 05, 2008
The new BlackBerry iPhone 'killer' turns out to be a major dud. Surprise. Surprise.
Prop 8 - The Musical
Thursday, December 04, 2008
A really well done short musical, starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly and friends.
The Legend Of Old Gregg
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
You ever drink Bailey's out of a shoe? What do you think about old Gregg? Make an assessment, motherlicker!
Ford CEO on bailout opposition: Past is past
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
This really pisses me off. Listening to Ford's CEO talk, it is completely transparent that they have learned absolutely nothing in the wake of this financial disaster. I'm thinking we need to let Ford die and support a company that has a real plan for innovation.
lawrence.com redesign
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Really digging the new lawrence.com and the new kusports.com by the crew over at the journal world. Fantastic job refreshing and rethinking some quality sites.
Is recycling worth it?
Thursday, November 13, 2008
A lot of my friends watched a Penn and Teller show about 5 years ago and swear to me that recycling wastes more energy than it saves. To them I say: next time don't get your perspective on science from a couple of washed up magicians.
Barack Obama Uses a Mac
Thursday, November 13, 2008
It's nice to know our president uses the right type of computer.
Please don't drink and drive
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Really sad story about a guy who loses his whole family to an accident with a drunk driver.
Stretching before workouts weakens muscles
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Whoa, I've been running regularly for the last six months or so, and stretching before every run. Turns out that hasn't done me one bit of good. Crazy.
Ron Prince is K-State's answer man
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Man! I was worried there for a second. It turns out Ron Prince has this whole mess figured out. He knows the super secret solution, he just won't tell anybody.
Synecdoche, New York
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I am a huge Charlie Kaufmann fan, particularly Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Needless to say, I am psyched for this film to come out.
Microsoft: I'm a PC, and I'm Creepy as Hell
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Gotta love Microsoft's painful ongoing marketing woes, when trying to respond to Apple's clever, though sometimes annoying 'I'm a Mac' ads.
I Want My MTV
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MTV has a very cool Hulu-like site that has a ton of awesome music videos on it. I never thought I'd see some of these again. Hurry up and watch now before it turns into a website full of reality TV reruns and pimp my *insert object name here*.
Elliot Smith and the Big Nothing
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Hard to believe it's been five years since Ellliot Smith passed away. Really sad, I wish he was still around.
'I Am Under 18' Button Clicked For First Time In History Of Internet | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Monday, October 20, 2008
In an unprecedented and historic event Monday, the I Am Under 18 button was clicked for the first time in history.
Tesla Motors Lays Off Detroit Office With Blog Post
Friday, October 17, 2008
I've been watching Tesla Motors pretty closely because I'm intrigued by their product. Then, they hit hard economic times, and they lay people off via a blog post. Nice one.
I have a friend who knows a guy whose son does websites
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Most of this article is right on. However, I think that the main problem with having a single individual create a modern website is simply that it just takes so long to complete each part, that the project completion date gets stretched out too long.
Apple's new manufacturing process
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
This is kind of a cool short video describing the unique process Apple uses to create their newest notebooks. Very cool.
Why Halloween is going to suck this year
Monday, October 13, 2008
Good summarization of what could be one of the lamest Halloweens ever. If any of my friends pulls this crap, I will give them the beating of a lifetime.
Dan Harmon Visits with JD Ryznar
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Just when I thought JD Ryznar couldn't ever eclipse the Steve Agee visit, he goes and does this one with Dan Harmon and it has to be my favorite so far.
Newman rides his first roller-coaster
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Former K-State wildcat, now Dallas Cowboy Terence Newman rides his first roller-coaster. Awesome.
What Britney Spears actually sounds like
Thursday, August 21, 2008
I couldn't resist linking this. It's worse than I would have imagined. My hats off to Britney's sound engineer, you sir are a true genius.
Creating a basic API with Django
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Nathan Borror writes an excellent post about how quick and easy it is to do a basic XML-based API with Django
Common Web Typography Mistakes
Monday, August 11, 2008
Good description of some typography rules that apply to the web. Definitely something that needs a bit more emphasis in my opionion.
Soundgarden Inadvertently Reunites At Area Cinnabon
Friday, August 08, 2008
*At first it was pretty awkward, said one observer. But then it was like, 'Yes, Soundgarden is back.' It was so intense. Good to hear the Black Hole Sun guys are back at it, even if IT is hanging out and eating cinnamon sticks.
Queen's Guitarist Publishes Astrophysics Thesis
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Brian May can not only rip a killer guitar solo, but also write a mean thesis. Cheers to Brian for completing his thesis, in case this guitar thing doesn't work out, you should have a backup.
Last lecture prof passes away
Friday, July 25, 2008
I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this guy's perspective on life. If we get just a small part of his lecture and take it to heart, it would make a big difference in a lot of people's lives.
7 People Who Cheated Death
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hey death, go make me a sandwich. Now. And make sure there is plenty of mustard on it this time, or else.
Google to buy Digg?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
This would be really cool for Kevin Rose, and all the talented folks at Digg. I hope it works out for them, as I've always been a huge digg fan.
Beasley not drafted by bouncer to enter club
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Michael Beasley attempts to go to a club with his teammates in Miami. Bouncer realizes Beasley is 19. Denies the B-easy entry.
Give them a chance to enjoy the feel of the phone
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hilarious! Actual instructions for AT&T employees explicitly dictate that they 'give the customer a chance to enjoy the feel of the phone' during the buying process. I can't wait.
Google releases Lively
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Interesting move by Google on the social networking side of the web. I've never used this, nor do I know if I will, but I applaud it for being a different idea than the norm.
First iPhone 3G Reviews Are Out
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Walt Mossberg, David Pogue, and Ed Baig all review the new 3G iPhone. I am going to be in Kansas City on Friday to pick one up and after years of cheap phones, I am really looking forward to something different.
Classic album designs
Thursday, July 03, 2008
This is a great listing of some of the most influential and interesting album design from the last 40 years. There are some great ones on the list. My personal favorite is the Dark Side of the Moon cover, with Supertramp's Breakfast in America cover a close second.
Arrested Development movie imminent
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Arrested Development was an awesome series and I really miss it. However, I have a certain affinity for shows that bow out before they go down hill. I hope the movie will live up to the high standards set by the series.
Bob and David back together at last
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross of Mr. Show fame have recorded a new pilot for HBO. HBO: please let this happen. I am a HUGE Mr. Show fan and this would be a personal dream come true for me.
Big Lebowski action figures!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ok, I am usually not for decking out my cubicle with trite crap, but I have to say, I would like to have The Dude on my desk. But you know...that's just like... my opinion, man.
The basics of creating a tumblelog with Django
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ryan Berg publishes what looks like a great idea for creating a tumblelog using Django. This looks to be a very clean solution to implementing a simple tumblelog, but frankly, I'm not completely on board with the concept of a tumblelog to begin with.
Gary V. joins Revision3
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk, the totally insane Wine Library guy joins in the fun at Revision3. It is unknown if the Internet can withstand the combination of Gary V., Kevin and Alex on the same website.
Attack of the iPhone killers
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A bunch of new phones are set to be released by major companies who are trying to emulate the iPhone. Hint to Samsung, RIM: It's software, software, software.
Web standards, proper design rap
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Poetic Prophet (AKA The SEO Rapper) pens a rap all about the way I like to handle my design business. From now on, I'm making all of my clients watch this video before we get started on the project.
This ain't no disco
Friday, June 20, 2008
This is a site devoted to interior design at work. Pretty cool stuff.
Women dies in 1966, found in her apartment 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Woman makes a cup of tea, sits down to enjoy a nice evening of television. She passes away in the chair, and remains there for 42 years, until she was recently found.
Grandmother has pervious five husbands die. Coincidence? Um.....
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
This 76 year old lady in North Carolina has a husband pass away in October. No big deal right? Oh yeah, there's also this matter of her four previous husbands dying. Probably just a coincidence. Nothing to see here.
Interesting image of one of the first computers
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cool panorama shot of one of the first room-sized computers. I love my macbook pro, but how cool would it have been to have one of these in your house?
Django 1.0 in September
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Looks like Django is finally 1.0 in September. Great news, I'm really looking forward to this.
Bill Walker injures knee
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sounds like Bill Walker suffered a minor injury to his knee in a pre-draft workout late last week. I feel for this guy. He's had some horrible luck over the last couple of years, and I really hope the best for him no matter what he decides today.
Samsung Instank is poor knock off of iPhone
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sprint invests millions of dollars to market their "iPhone killer", except they designed it to compete with an iPhone that was released a year ago. I guess they should have checked digg and found out that Apple was releasing a new version in three weeks.
Video of car tossed around
Friday, June 13, 2008
This is a parking lot about .5 mile away from where I live. Some pretty creepy stuff. I am very thankful none of this took place in any closer proximity to where I was.
Tornado in my hometown
Friday, June 13, 2008
Good photography of some of the damage we experienced here with the recent tornado. Fortunately, I did not personally have any damages due to this storm.
Metallica or Milktoastica
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Metallica no likey review that gets published after they invite a handful of journalists to listen to an advance mix of their new album. They collectively cry "But it's not finished!" like little girls, then demand that negative review be taken down. You would have thought they'd learn something after the Napster debacle. Metallica - I dub you unforgiven.
25 worthwhile documentaries about ambitious outsiders
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I'll admit I haven't seen most of these docos, but a lot of them look very promising and the ones on the list that I have seen were freaking awesome (King of Kong - I'm looking directly at you).
Hulu gets The Daily Show
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Hulu adds a real heavyweight to their line up. Now on hulu.com you can watch streaming high quality video of the Daily Show anytime, anywhere.
Watch this space
Monday, June 09, 2008
Today is the day. I put off buying a first generation iPhone, in favor of painfully waiting until version 2 came out. Finally, after months of anticipation, the day has come. I'm so psyched for this, it's unbelievable.
YouTube - Weezer- Pork and Beans
Saturday, May 24, 2008
New Weezer video is jam packed with internet celebrities. As usual, it is a very clever, unique video. Great stuff.
Steve Agee Visits with JD Ryznar
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
This is awesome. JD Ryznar is living the dream. One of the few people I envy. When you've got a dog like Fancy Ray, an 1980's Camero in the garage, a fridge full of Pabst, and a bookcase full of really smooth music, you know you have everything a man could ever want.
Muxtape
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Cool service that lets you create 'Muxtapes' that you can share with friends.
Why New York City's Iconic Pizza Is So Tough to Replicate
Friday, April 25, 2008
Interesting read regarding why pizza in New York is so freaking good. I always thought it was in my head, but there is some interesting science behind this.
CNN Shirt: CNN video headlines printed on a t-shirt
Friday, April 25, 2008
Apparently, cnn really wants to tap this new wacky t-shirt craze that was sweeping the nation five years ago. They've put little t-shirt links next to story headlines, where you can click to buy a t-shirt with the headline on the shirt!!!! I wish I was in the bored room to hear this meeting go down. Yes, I intentionally inserted the word 'bored' instead of 'board' to make a funny.
Interactive Beat Boxing Basset Hound
Friday, February 15, 2008
This takes a while to load, but it is totally worth it. I don't know when the last time you controlled a beat boxing basset hound, but it has been a while for me.
World Press Photo Awards
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Happened upon this interesting collection of some award winning photos from 2007. The basketball one is crazy.
Nano flash animation
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
This is some interesting flash visualization. Very interesting stuff.
Aussie kid throws huge party and couldn't be f'd
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
This guy in Australia throws a party for himself and 500 of his closest mates. Police show up in full riot mode, hilariousness ensues.
Bill Gates Retirement Video
Monday, January 14, 2008
This video is kind of funny and it's always good to see someone with such an important job have a good sense of humor.
Macworld Bingo Card
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
The big Apple event of the year is next week. This is when all of the cool apple stuff comes out and super CEO Steve Jobs unveils all the newest stuff. Bingo anyone?
What girls need to know about their geek boyfriend
Monday, January 07, 2008
Humorous take from Kevin and Alex on geek relationships and adversity therein.