March 2009
9 posts
More Microsoft marketing sure to backfire
Microsoft’s newest ad gambit: Macs are too expensive - Ars Technica
On a related note, Acer just got sued for selling a sub-$600 Vista notebook with just a gigabyte of memory (and integrated graphics claiming some RAM, of course).
Fug Girls: Why We’re Addicted to Gwyneth’s GOOP --... →
The fug girls are amused by Gwyneth’s naivete.
Christopher Lloyd as scary Willy Wonka murdering teenagers!!! (FunnyOrDie.com)
David Bowie and Mick Jagger get Benny Hillified →
An improvement over the original ;)
(via JamesUrbaniak)
On SNL, the Rock pokes fun at his own attempts to move away from the wrestler image.
Which might sum up “The Love Guru” in its entirety but only at the risk of...
– Movie Review - The Love Guru - Just Say ‘Mariska Hargitay’ and Snicker - NYTimes.com
Betalogue » InDesign CS4: Bugs big and small →
Some more annoying (and some serious) bugs in CS4 on OS X.
February 2009
11 posts
Your Lexus is going to turn into a hot pile of rats fighting over a human...
– Tracy Jordan on the imminent `70s-ification of NYC (30 Rock)
Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn’t Fucking Work | The Onion
Nice little Netvouz feature
If you export a folder with subfolders (or your main public/private start page), all of the subfolders will show up as folders in the exported HTML with the same structure they have online. This could come in handy if you’re researching a topic (& related subtopics) and want to share the actual HTML file with someone!
Post-Ma.gnolia fallout: finding a new service
So, I’ve been trying out various services to find an adequate replacement for Ma.gnolia. I have heaps of bookmarks (4,000-5,000) and some quirks, such as meta tags I’ve been using like “-!truth” and “-404” that float to the top of my tag list. The ability to export my bookmarks in HTML with tags is a must.
The breakdown of the others:
BlinkList still...
Stephen King Says Twilight Author is “Not Very... →
Bestselling novelist and pop-culture writer Stephen King isn’t a fan of Twilight author Stephanie Meyer. King tells USA Weekend that while both Rowling and Meyer are “speaking directly to young people, The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good.”
RIP: Lux Interior, founder and singer of The... →
THE BIG GAME :: illwillpress.com →
Germaine is bored with sports and imagines a way to make them better…(NSFW)
January 2009
10 posts
Ma.gnolia Suffers Major Data Loss, Site Taken... →
Aaargh! Good thing I backed up at the beginning of the week, but there’s still a lot of subsequent bookmarks I’d made…
Naver :: Firefox Add-ons →
This theme is wonky on OS X (like a lot of Firefox themes), but it should look pretty slick on Windows!
BBC NEWS: Global warming is 'irreversible' →
The scientists concluded global temperatures could remain high for 1,000 years, even if carbon emissions can somehow be halted.
BBC NEWS: Emperor penguins face extinction →
Emperor penguins, whose long treks across Antarctic ice to mate have been immortalised by Hollywood, are heading towards extinction, scientists say.
Please Wipe the Seat When You’re Done… DYING!! →
Stephen King has apparently decided to take literally what his admirers often say about him: “Stephen King can make anything scary,” as his newest collection includes a story about a guy locked in a “heavily used” Port-a-potty and another one about a haunted stationary bike, titled, chillingly, Stationary Bike.
Gatorade's New Generation of Branding and Product... →
Wow, after all of the other PepsiCo. rebranding fiascos of the last couple of months, it’s amazing to see one that actually works!
Hollywood Finds Headaches in its Big Bet on 3-D -... →
In the “well, duh” department.
Gametrailers.com - ScrewAttack - Angry Video Game Nerd: Moonwalker
One of the strangest games he’s reviewed by far.
December 2008
15 posts
Brand New: Sweet White Space →
A fresh, clean artificial sweetener box design that breaks away from everything else on the shelf.
Joel Spangler Music: OS X Leopard and Flash =... →
Return to Oz
He’s definitely right about that Mombi scene!
Alien Invader Movies (and Their Remakes)
“Prop 8 - The Musical” starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and many more… from FOD Team, Jack Black, Craig Robinson, John C Reilly, and Rashida Jones
The Nietzsche Family Circus →
After the old god has been assassinated, I am ready to rule the world.
Katy Perry apologises to Lily Allen for 'fat'... →
And Lily Allen had an appropriate reaction to the original remark ;)
Tiny Mix Tapes Features: The Calder Quartet... →
Hmm…looks like he might have something interesting brewing.
November 2008
18 posts
Film Threat's Frigid 50: The Coldest People in... →
Black Dynamite trailer →
Found via CHUD. Good times ahead!