Archive for the 'Asides' Category

• The MIT application is done! I feel about 100 times more relaxed than I was before Jan 10, and will hopefully remain so — until I start getting anxious about the results. (3) →

• An update on my previous post about the forthcoming copyright reform bill: The bill still hasn’t been tabled yet, but Michael Geist is starting to rally the troops. Join the Fair Copyright Facebook group and start reading Michael’s blog to learn what you can do if you disagree with a bill that would implement the 1996 WIPO treaty (like the DMCA in the United States). Comments Off →

• I’m currently beta-testing MailPlane, an app that puts Gmail in an app that’s not a web browser, making it a little bit more like a desktop mail client. I had to struggle to get an invitation, so it’s time to pay it forward. Send me an email (click on my name under “Contact Me” in the right sidebar) and I’ll be happy to hook you up. Comments Off →

• A sponsored link in Gmail today pointed me to greenkarat.com. They make rings and other jewelry out of recycled gold, platinum, and other precious metals. Even more interesting than that, however, is the variety and originality of wedding rings that they have for sale. If you’re in the market for something a little more unique than what you can get at a mall jeweler, this place is worth a look. Comments Off →

• With a press conference like this, Bush’s 24% approval rating really shouldn’t be much of a surprise. Comments Off →

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  MS Word & The Oxford Comma (by umwoodr0)
  

  This is probably only relevant for those who know what a so-called Oxford comma is, but Microsoft Word will enforce consistent use (or non-use) of such style if you are interested. I was kinda impressed.

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• “To love an idea is to love it a little more than one should.” —Jean Rostand Comments Off →

• Learn about how you could get scammed the next time you go out to eat or have a drink: http://www.thewriteword.ca/business/scams.html Comments Off →

• I’ll be the first to admit that my last blog post was a rough one… Here’s some better internet content — an amazing video of Parkour in action, apparently filmed without wires or other safety equipment. (1) →

• Remember the guidance computer (the one with the green numerical digits) in the Apollo spacecraft from Apollo 13? You can build your own fully functional computer with these instructions, though it’s a project not for the faint of heart. Comments Off →