Archive for April, 2006

Features that seem to kick in at random are bad features

28 April 2006 - 08:55 am

So says John Gruber. And I agree with him. He also has a long discussion on the watershed moment that was the introduction of cut, copy, paste. It was a heady time for all.

See: Daring Fireball: When ‘Smart’ Cut/Copy/Paste Attacks

Bodies

27 April 2006 - 10:04 am

I’m listening to the Science Friday episode on the Bodies exhibit. I think that some of the poses are distasteful (not so much disrespectful as seems to be the main concern). I’d prefer it to be static - just show the anatomy and leave it at that.

I take issue with the claim that “they have the best dissectors in the world there [China].” Obviously they haven’t been into the BMC basement.

Why not just appoint the entire Fox “news” staff?

26 April 2006 - 06:22 am

Bush Picks Fox Commentator as Spokesman:

This official, who was granted anonymity to speak about a major personnel move before it was announced by Mr. Bush, added that the White House was hoping that Mr. Snow would use his television skills to take better advantage of the daily briefings so often televised live on cable news, giving the administration unfiltered time to push its points of the day.

Think Progress has highlights of Snow on Bush.

More on David Byrne

16 April 2006 - 01:44 pm

I have been reading davidbyrne.com lately. Though I never really liked Talking Heads that much, I do find what he has to say interesting and thoughtful.

David Byrne on Dia and Mass MoCA

15 April 2006 - 01:55 pm

David Byrne has an interesting write-up on the Dia (22nd St. and Beacon) and Mass MoCA.

A few things you may not be aware of

14 April 2006 - 09:55 am
  1. Your child is not as cute as you think
  2. I don’t care what your children are doing / saying / singing.
  3. Your child screaming in public is not okay

Nice sweater/tube-top

12 April 2006 - 12:47 pm

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