The anatomy of a Twitter spammer (aka Twammer, as I've discovered… just now…).
Reading Backwards
Reading in the Western world is traditionally left-right, top-bottom. In case you have trouble with that concept, observe the image to the right. It works out pretty well… Books, newspapers, menus, pamphlets… so why mess with that? Well, because it's the Internet, that's why.
Take the typical blog (like this one you're reading right now, fascinating, right?), newer posts are usually above older posts. So if you wish to read chronologically, you must read bottom-top. But for the most part, that's not a big deal as you're still reading a large block of information.
Where this backwards way of reading really gets annoying are services like Twitter and Facebook (and now comment threads on Gaweker sites like Lifehacker). In this situation you're reading small snippets of information. If you're only concerned with what's happening right now, it's not that big a deal. But if you want to read chronologically to get a sense of the larger conversation, it's a down-right pain in the ass:
Reading an entire page like that is tiring. It's downright backwards. So I pose this simple question: why don't these services offer a chronological view? And even more, why don't third-party applications like Twitterrific offer a chronological view?
Am I in the minority on this or does it just make sense?
The Recession Case
Has the recession hit you hard but you still need a case for your iPhone? Case Mate has you covered:
Tough times call for tough cases and that's where the recession case comes in! The recession case lets you keep cash in your pocket without sacrificing on unique design for your beloved iPhone! But just in case one isn't enough we have the BAILOUT BUNDLE - 10 cases for $7.99!
[via @hellonicolas]
Dancing Plastic Football From Sony
At least, that's what it looks like. I don't know if it's awesome, or creepy.
Rejected MTV Movie Awards Videos
Just plain funny. The Dark Knight one made me literally lol.
Healthcare Napkins
Interesting presentation on Slideshare explaining the current health insurance reform plans. Simple, to the point, and from what I've read elsewhere, accurate.
[via @radiomilwaukee]
LED Graffiti
The Halo by Paris-based designer Aïssa Logerot:
I know people have been using similar techniques with flashlights, sparklers, etc. But the form-factor of an aerosol can makes this perfect for traditional graffiti artists. It even offers interchangeable tips.
(Via Cool Hunting and @nickvegas)
Things I’ve Learned From My Spam Filter
In no particular order:
- I can get my website listed on Google!
- I pay too much for software.
- My watch says a lot about me.
- I should eat more acai berries.
- Despite already having a BA, I need to get my degree online… in any field!
- I should stop paying so much for watches.
- My sperm count is low and there's a handy medicine to fix that!
- I need a new watch.
I really don't know what it is about watches, but that's overtaken V1@6ra in my junk folder.
Quicky – Frivolous Lawsuit
Apparently Apple (as well as the FBI and an auto mechanic) are conspiring with the Italian mafia, according to one man. I can't really add anything to that.