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51 Microlog entries tagged with ‘goodthings’
Wikipedia entry on trolleybuses
I’m fascinated by trolleybuses. Probably because I’ve never been on one or even seen them in operation. Interesting ·
Wikipedia entry on dog communication
Fascinating reading, here. I never realised a tail wag could convey so many different meanings. Interesting ·
Why is the mafia so often associated with the garbage industry?
The answer — money laundering, more or less — is pretty mundane and pretty much what I always assumed. But still, it’s good to know. Interesting ·
Expandable Messenger Bag by Manhattan Portage
This is my new bag. I’m digging it muchly. (Delivery was quick, too: I ordered it on the 31st and it arrived last Monday — only three days later.) Interesting ·
Textfiles
I can’t even describe this. Just go there and have a look around for yourself. Interesting ·
I’ve got two mentions on Anarchaia today
When did I get so famous all of a sudden? It’s going to my head, I tells you! Interesting ·
Bricksmith: Virtual Lego modelling for the Mac
Christmas just came early! Interesting ·
Sesame Street Encyclopedia
Plus a direct link to my all-time favourite, Telly [c/o K10k]. Interesting ·
Play Risk using Google Maps
I’ve never played Risk… Didn’t have much of a childhood, did I? [c/o MetaFilter] Interesting ·
Lifehacker’s guide to weblog comments
All seems pretty sensible to me. Interesting ·
Online Oblique Strategies [c/o LinkMachineGo]
“Make a blank valuable by putting it in an exquisite frame.” Ahem. Interesting ·
Wikipedia entry for the Flying Spaghetti Monster
See also: Touched by His Noodly Appendage Interesting ·
Idiot Toys [c/o del.icio.us/jack]
A gadget blog with a sense of humour. Excellent! Interesting ·
About Going Solo
Some of these tips apply for freelance journalism, too. Interesting ·
GIGANTICIDE [c/o Fireland]
It’s a bit like Schott’s, but not quite. If you read it you’ll see what I mean. Interesting ·
Electronic Games of the ’80s
I had Caveman when I was younger (the Tomy version). It lasted well into the ’90s, too… They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Interesting ·
Anthology Books: Manhattan Portage Bags
I need to get me a new bag soon. These look nice. Expensive, though. Interesting ·
The “Vinegar Boy” Saga, as told by Aaron [c/o MetaFilter]
This guy is my new hero. Interesting ·
Caring for Your Introvert
I don’t really need this, since Benitha feels the same way as I do. Isn’t it great when you’re compatible? Interesting ·
Putting for the Fences [c/o WaxyLinks]
Miniature golf reportage — this is great! I’m starting to like the New York Times again. Interesting ·
WorldEar [c/o Airbag]
A device to provide ambient sound connections between cities in multiple time zones on public transportation. My only reservation? Public transport might be too noisy for this to work without headphones. Interesting ·
Some printable paper rulers [c/o del.icio.us/gleuschk]
You never know when you’ll need something like this. Interesting ·
Freecell for Mac OS X [c/o Torrez]
I’ll need to learn how to play this. I only know one version of patience and it’s different enough from this to matter. Interesting ·
How to sit at a computer [c/o del.icio.us/gleuschk/]
When I get around to setting up a home office, I’ll need this. Interesting ·
The Guardian’s April Fool’s Day Quiz
Nine out of nine: perfect score! I ain’t no fool, yo. Interesting ·
FreeMind: free mind-mapping software, written in Java [c/o del.icio.us/gleuschk]
I don’t like the way it slapped a folder into my user root directory, but it may yet prove useful enough to earn my forgiveness. Interesting ·
Oblique Strategies for Mac OS X
(By way of the fertile mind of Brian Eno.) How could I say no? It’s free! And I might even use it. Interesting ·
Yahoo! Netrospective: 10 years, 100 moments of the web
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Greg knows how to romance a lady
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What If…
See? There really is more to the internet than weblogs. Interesting ·
The Moleskine Multi-Tab Hack [c/o del.icio.us/merlinmann]
I’m using my Moleskine to keep track of my dissertation progress — citations, notes, etc. — so something like this might come in very handy. Interesting ·
I got myself a new watch today
It’s great! I don’t want to take it off! Interesting ·
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Dolphins save swimmers from shark [c/o Boing Boing]
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Make your own miniature paper TransFormers [c/o Boing Boing]
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Tricks of the Trade
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“I don’t know what the woman wanted, waiting for the train. The sockless junkie is another story, because I know he felt a real pleasure at the cascade of pocket change into his palm, relief imminent. I don’t have room to criticize, because when I write, I make my living asking strangers for their approval, and their change.”
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“The ghost of my father keeps leaving me post-its.”
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“Somebody related to Charlie Brown’s teacher reminded all of those waiting for the uptown local train to report any suspicious objects or persons to ghuaghuaawa waghawawa.”
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Lists of Famous Pairs [c/o del.icio.us/merlinmann]
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Courtship by haiku: 1, 2, 3, 4
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Mat’s weblog is was three years old today yesterday
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Web-based Scrabble, nicely done in CSS and Javascript [c/o kottke.org]
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Holy Crap! I’ve been blogged by Bob Mould!
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These guys will take a scanned sample of your handwriting and turn it into a fully-functioning computer font for you, for free! [c/o plasticbag.org]
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Movie manners courtesy cards [c/o Accordion Guy]
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A Letter from Walt Kraemer, composer of The Pinball Song
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Today is National Orgasm Day, apparently
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Instant Enemy returns tomorrow; in the meantime, rock out to Slayer, MIDI-style
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