Monoslideshow — Interesting alternative to SlideShowPro for creating Flash photo slideshows — except, unlike SSP, this one doesn't require you to have a copy of Flash. (via Daring Fireball) … [Read more...] about Monoslideshow
The Holiday
I got to go see a sneak preview of The Holiday tonight with my friend Michelle, my chick flick buddy. I adored the trailer, and I thought if the movie was anything like it, I'd totally love it. So if you haven't seen the trailer, here's the deal: Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet … [Read more...] about The Holiday
College Station on Craigslist
College Station on Craigslist — at last. … [Read more...] about College Station on Craigslist
Book bits
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller are going to serialize a post-_I Dare_ Liaden novel. This makes me bouncy-happy — finally, we'll find out what Theo's problem is! — and yet there is trepidation: can I survive a Liaden novel that I can't slurp up all at once? In other news, … [Read more...] about Book bits
Steven Brust’s advice to aspiring writers
Steven Brust's advice to aspiring writers … [Read more...] about Steven Brust’s advice to aspiring writers
Done.
Done today: Walked outside to go to work, realized it was trash day, ran back inside, and rounded up trash double-quick. Put trash out. Drove to work. Worked till noon. Busy morning. Worked ver' hard. Bought sandwich for lunch. Got home expecting to eat sandwich while … [Read more...] about Done.
Timing is everything
I have, shall we say, a lot to do this week. One of the freelance projects is keeping me hopping. The business site needs some TLC. My mother-in-law is coming to our house for Thanksgiving, so I'm doing lots of baking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and all that. There's work to be … [Read more...] about Timing is everything
Zune
This whole Zune thing is just a train wreck. Granted, the only reason I know anything about the Zune is that I read a fair number of Apple-related publications, many of which have been taking potshots at the Zune for months now. But now that the thing is in stores, I'm seeing … [Read more...] about Zune
Having a geek girl moment
I discovered last night that isbn.nu has RSS feeds for books. I can track prices for the books I'm looking for! O how I love you, isbn.nu. I'm also (finally) making myself switch from Camino to Firefox. Sorry, Camino, I just can't live without the extensions anymore. Also, you … [Read more...] about Having a geek girl moment
Researchers at Rice remove arsenic from water using rust and olive oil
Researchers at Rice remove arsenic from water using rust and olive oil — welcome to the Diamond Age. … [Read more...] about Researchers at Rice remove arsenic from water using rust and olive oil
