Some useful answers to questions about gender inequality: a handy guide for editors — Excuse me while I have a Meg Ryan deli moment over here. (via Bear) … [Read more...] about Some useful answers to questions about gender inequality: a handy guide for editors
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How Borders gamed the book return system
How Borders gamed the book return system — incredibly informative post from a former bookseller explaining the mechanics of bookstores' return for credit system, and how it has allowed the big chains to slowly strangle the independent stores. … [Read more...] about How Borders gamed the book return system
iPhoto ’09 and Domain Language
iPhoto '09 and Domain Language — Nice bit on how software (and web) interfaces are about language, and how Apple is changing the photo software field by moving past the standard photo album metaphor. … [Read more...] about iPhoto ’09 and Domain Language
2008 reading list
I had a very quiet New Year's. Allergies have been kicking my ass all week and I'm barely starting to feel human again, so I'm going to ramble at you about books for a while. For the last four years or so I've made an effort to read more new fiction. I'd noticed that I was … [Read more...] about 2008 reading list
Dear Closet:
What the #$@% have you done with all my Christmas gift bags?! Nolove, Me … [Read more...] about Dear Closet:
Virtual Christmas cookies for you
For you, my imaginary invisible internet friends, here's the virtual version of the holiday treats I gave out this year: Chocolate chocolate chip cookies with dried cherries Citrus Bars Shortbread Sandwich Cookies(with tart cherry, red plum, and raspberry) Cheesecake … [Read more...] about Virtual Christmas cookies for you
Just testing, pls disregard.
I think I've hosed the LJ crossposter — or rather, I've upgraded it, and the new version is hosed. ETA: Seems to be working, although I lost one post from LJ in the process. Technology, el yay. … [Read more...] about Just testing, pls disregard.
Computer visualizes your thoughts
Researchers at the ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories succeeded in processing and displaying images directly from the human brain… Um, holy shit? … [Read more...] about Computer visualizes your thoughts
Snow!
The weather service predicted snow overnight. Having been out to lunch in uncomfortably humid, mid-70s sunshine yesterday, I did not entirely believe them. Then the wind started whistling around the house. Behold, what I woke up to: Actual fluffy flakes rather than the usual … [Read more...] about Snow!
