August 2010
July 2010
Gizmodo: How a DSLR, Protractor and Tape Measure... →
Cool commercial and making of video
TUAW: Apple's new battery charger is deceptively... →
6 rechargeable AA batteries, smart charge technology, 10 year expected life for $29… going green on my wireless keyboards and mice!
WatchRachel Maddow responds to Bill O’Reilly showing a clip of her, it’s classic.
New facility helps Graeter's go national →
Cincinnati based amazing ice cream!
WatchOlbermann Special Comment: The witch-hunt vs. Sherrod, and those who made it possible
WatchRachel brings an insane story about bogus news reporting, deception and the evil that is Fox and Brietbart.
Extreme contrast
I was listening to Howard Stern early this morning after dropping friends at the airport. He was telling a story about going to temple this past weekend (accompanied by his friend Sandra Bernhard). He talked of the events that led him to the temple (we share similar views about religion and organized religion). It was compelling, fascinating radio.
I had to stop for gas, they were blaring local...
Gulf oil spill threatens oyster industry and a... →
A look at how the oyster industry is affected by the spill and the further consequences.
Apple - Smartphone Antenna Performance →
Apple on iPhone 4 antenna: only 0.55% complained,... →
Confirming what I thought, this was a blown out of proportion problem by a lazy media looking for problems.
TMZ: Levi and Bristol - Gunnin' for Reality Deal →
Because experience shows that a couple that does a reality show together, stays together.
WatchI knew when Rachel Maddow announced that she was taking the show to Afghanistan that it would lead to a well thought out wrap up at some point, this that piece.
Beers With: Edward Hopper →
Photo geeks will enjoy this, Stobist sits down for a fictitious interview with Edward Hopper to discuss the lighting techniques used in “Nighthawks”.
Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D.: Sugar or Sweetener?... →
NYC court tosses FCC’s fleeting expletives policy →
Finally a court call BS on the randomness the FCC has gotten away with for years:
“By prohibiting all `patently offensive’ references to sex, sexual organs and excretion without giving adequate guidance as to what `patently offensive’ means, the FCC effectively chills speech, because broadcasters have no way of knowing what the FCC will find offensive,” the appeals court...
WatchFunny or Die had Jewel put on a disguise and pretend to be part of on office outing to a Karaoke bar, doing Jewel songs. Hilarity ensues.
WatchJimmy Buffett updated “When the Coast is Clear” for the closing of the special Gulf concert. Here is the video.
Price shocks waiting as US abandons helium... →
A fascinating “who knew?” kinda article.
Entertainment Industry Still Fights The Future At... →
Very interesting article on the state of the business.
“An industry which tries to cling to the past does not get the right to complain of a “lack of decent business models.” Perhaps if they spent their time innovating instead of fighting a changing world and treating their own customers like criminals we could feel sympathy for them. But absolutely no one should feel sympathy for this...
blog.neonmargarita.com →
I’m still using Tumblr for this blog but am now using the custom URL above (old Tumblr address will still work). It’s part of a move to google as our mail provider for the domain, which has been a great experience. I have learned a lot, have less spam and it’s cheaper that my old solution.
iTunes Weekly Rewind Podcast →
If you love music and find discovering and learning about music difficult - this is for you! This weekly podcast looks at the latest in music wrapping in music you are hearing in movies, on TV and in Commercials. It is one of my must listen podcasts (thanks Mike for turning me onto it long ago). (iTunes Link)
WatchAnderson Cooper interviews Jimmy Buffett in the Gulf. Favorite quote: “I know liars when I hear ‘em”.
