A tumblr blog popped up documenting one user’s frustration with Adobe’s CS4 user interface design choices. After using CS4 for only a few hours, I can share the frustration. Fortunately After Effects seems to stay relatively unaffected. Some of my favorites are here, here, here, and especially here. [via Daring Fireball]
I never really understood unboxing videos. Great, you got some new toy and you want to record the moment you open the box… Um, okay? Apparently Dembro feels the same, yet he felt compelled to produce one anyway.
In December, I decided my Internet bill was just too high. I was already paying $47/mo for 7m/512k RoadRunner, then they upped the bill by $2. It was a small change, but just what I needed to push me over the edge. After looking around, Earthlink seemed to be my best bet. Similar speeds, cheaper [...]
I’m not sure if you remember, but way-back-when, there was a High-Five video. Then came High-Five Hollywood (which I helped with). There was even a High-Five 3 (not really). Now, with a new president & administration comes a new High-Five video: High-Five Inauguration. You may not know this, but I went to grade school with [...]
At 12:01pm EST, Whitehouse.gov changed over to reflect the transition of power.I never thought we’d see the url http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog. [screenshot by fimoculous]
Because one Lego post isn’t enough… I guess it was only a matter of time, but Lego will be releasing several devices in their iconic form-factor: alarm clock, MP3 player, and digital camera, among others. The devices are expected to cost between £14 and £40 ($30-80) and is aimed at children ages seven to eleven, [...]
Somehow I think my wife wouldn’t be too pleased if I spent $3,000 and 4 years building a tribute to Star Wars. Maybe I should try anyway… [via Daring Fireball]
Circuit City is closing its doors. It has asked for court approval to close its remaining stores and sell off all its merchandise. This post on Consumerist sums up why I don’t really feel too bad about it. In general, sales people are just pushed too hard to sell accessories and warranty plans. What really [...]