I guess technically you’re not supposed to do this, but an interesting way to obfuscate a message would be to enter it in TinyURL and get back a short url that you could pass on, upon linking to which, the recipient would see your message in the browser address window (or the domain error message)….
Category: ramblings
Clamato Chips
Another entry for the Gallery of Regrettable Food, methinks.
Gotta love the shaggy merlin-hair
No joke. I believe it is now a statute in 43 states. Of course, you may love the leo-hair instead, as an option. Unfortunately, neither Alex nor Scott are eligible for substitution. Thanks be to the Urban Ape for this spectacular new universal version of Thumbscrew. [Thumbscrew has been discontinued —ed. 2015-08-15]
Multitouch Demo
Amazing demo of large-screen multi-touch displays by Jeff Han. (Same technology as in the iPhone, but much bigger.
HowTube 005 – Use Your Wiimote to Control Your Mac
HowTube Episode 5 [No longer online —Ed. 2015-08-14] shows you how to use the beta DarwiinRemote software to control your Mac with your Wiimote. Yes, it’s a bit silly, but it’s fun!
Superbowl XLI Commercials Top Ten
Well, it wasn’t as good a run as I’d have hoped. But, just for the record, here’s my top ten rundown: Coca-Cola: First Taste Coca-Cola: Happiness Factory Careerbuilder: Promotion Pit E*Trade: Finger Diamond Nuts: Boogeyman (with Robert Goulet) Coca-Cola: Videogame Garmin: Mapasarus Sierra Mist: Comb-over E*Trade: Bank Robbery BeatYourRisk: Heart Attack The embedded video for…
Superbowl Ads
I have a feeling the Superbowl commercials are going to be a good lot this year, and I’m really looking forward to the YouTube coverage. In fact, we’ll be blogging the Superbowl ads from 6pm on right here from Station in the metro! As if anyone cared. My rundown below the break.