Archive for February 20th, 2006
content governance
But the truth is, the internet cannot be both globally acceptable and a force for democracy.
Good Wired article about censorship, self-censorship & the internet.
True, that. However, I think everybody has the right not to be offended. However, and this is more important, this should not result in censorship. To cut a long story short, […]
chaser nap
…what researchers found worked the best was a Caffeine Nap. The Caffeine Nap is simple. You drink a cup of coffee and immediately take a 15 minute nap. Researchers found coffee helps clear your system of adenosine, a chemical which makes you sleepy. So in testing, the combination of a cup of […]
trends in japan
Ha! Trends in Japan is run by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but it’s good fun. By the way: The crab’s legs move.
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It appears that men do not like to be seen eating elaborate cakes in public, so a confectioner set up what looks like a typical fast food outlet to sell what look like hamburgers and fries, but that are in fact cake.
Treehugger about Sweets in Disguise
[via die romantische komödie]
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It appears that men do not like to be seen eating elaborate cakes in public, so a confectioner set up what looks like a typical fast food outlet to sell what look like hamburgers and fries, but that are in fact cake.
Treehugger about Sweets in Disguise
[via die romantische komödie]
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inconstructible
Making things is part of being human. Whether you make bikes, kites, food, clothing, protocols for biology research, or hack consumer electronics, good instructions are critical.
[the inconstructibles - step-by-step collaboration]
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throw that light
form a crew, wait until night, and then get some throwies up: LED throwies.
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unplug that mobile
Trying to downplay the havoc Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile will wreak on the mobile telecoms industry, Ballmer chose a topical Valentine’s Day theme for his announcement….But Ballmer’s announcement may be closer to a St Valentine’s Day massacre than a love letter for the mobile operators concerned.
Microsoft has developed a free voice-over-IP service for mobile phones: […]
puma traces
now that’s subtle branding: traces of pumas in the sand.
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