So my host had a rather catastrophic disk failure on Wednesday. After much thrashing around, they've restored us using an old file backup. The databases are fine (otherwise you wouldn't be seeing this), but files and email were restored from May 15. They might be able to recover … [Read more...] about Hobbling
Text Prefs
Text Prefs — a UK design firm is conducting a survey on web users' text preferences. Tell them how you like it! They promise to publish the results when they're done. … [Read more...] about Text Prefs
The only question
'There is no longer any doubt that the current administration committed war crimes,' Taguba says. 'The only question is whether those who ordered torture will be held to account. (via BB) … [Read more...] about The only question
Status
Major work project #1: 90% done. Major work project #2: … yeah, I should get started on that. Seekrit project #1: 99% done. Waiting on other people1 and, predictably, a bugfix for IE6. Seekrit project #2: 80% done. Seekrit project #3: at best 5% done, but got a jump start … [Read more...] about Status
Fizzy Geography
Fizzy Geography — should your character call it "soda," "pop," "Coke," or something else? Depends which county they live in (or came from). … [Read more...] about Fizzy Geography
iPhone 3G’s True Price Compared
If you're thinking of getting a new iPhone, this price comparison might be useful. … [Read more...] about iPhone 3G’s True Price Compared
In the Garden of Iden
This week's free Tor ebook is In the Garden of Iden, by Kage Baker. I love this book. If you haven't read the Company series, here's your opportunity for a free sample. Tor's wallpapers this week are pretty great, too. … [Read more...] about In the Garden of Iden
The Sock Obama
The Sock Obama — 100% pure hand-knitted offensiveness! And in breaking news elsewhere, Fox News is staffed entirely by racist morons. Oh, wait, we knew that. … [Read more...] about The Sock Obama
The Keynote: Dramatic coverage of WWDC 2008… in several acts!
The Keynote: Dramatic coverage of WWDC 2008… in several acts! — hysterical … [Read more...] about The Keynote: Dramatic coverage of WWDC 2008… in several acts!
Kucinich introducing articles of impeachment
Kucinich introducing articles of impeachment — he's got 35 of 'em, and he's reading them all. Iraq, Iran, Valerie Plame, the attorney firings — it's all there. I don't think this is going to fly, but I love Kucinich to pieces for doing it. (Care to write your rep?) … [Read more...] about Kucinich introducing articles of impeachment
