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Monthly Archives: April 2007

links for 2007-04-29

Internal Watch
The internal watch is encased in leather, rendering it a non-functional timepiece. Perfect for the man with no time. Black. 9″ x 2″.
(tags: watches design)

links for 2007-04-28

Giving an Academic Talk
This is a sample of my opinions on how to give a talk (using slides or transparencies)
(tags: presentations)

links for 2007-04-27

Few surprised that legless skateboarder was hit by a truck
To be honest, it was not entirely unexpected that [the legless] Skateboard was hit by a truck. He didn’t cast much of a profile way down there on his board, and even his friends admit that he had a tendency to zip heedlessly into traffic.
(tags: funny [...]

links for 2007-04-26

The Miracle Polymer for the New Millennium: ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene)
Compared to glass, it’s 1% the weight, transmits more light, is a better insulator, and costs 24% to 70% less to install. It’s also resilient, self-cleaning (dirt slides off its nonstick surface), and recyclable.
(tags: materials architecture)

links for 2007-04-25

Why Ban Comic Sans - The Growing Campaign To Ban A Font
Somewhere in the murky underworld of graphic design there is a band of renegade activists who answer to no-one, and are willing to fight against anyone using the Comic Sans font.
(tags: typography heroes)

Which flat iron can conquer my crazy curls? - By Torie Bosch
Since [...]

links for 2007-04-24

4″ Carbon Fiber Attache
The Carbon Fiber attaché is unrivaled in class, style, and sophistication.
(tags: briefcase)

Even CEO Can’t Figure Out How RadioShack Still In Business
“There must be some sort of business model that enables this company to make money, but I’ll be damned if I know what it is,” Day said.
(tags: mysteries funny humor)

French Laundry at [...]

links for 2007-04-23

Washington Seeks a Way to Shout, ‘Come Visit’ - New York Times
Oh no.
(tags: dc tourists)

links for 2007-04-22

DoMyStuff.com - Features Page
Too Much Stuff to Do? Not Enough Time? Let Other People Do Your Stuff!
DoMyStuff.com is an online community where busy people can quickly find Assistants to complete their chores.
(tags: chores)

Legal Spectator: Atticus Finch, LLP - Formerly PC, Formerly LLC
…negligent partners will have an incentive to retain as much of the profits in [...]

links for 2007-04-21

Spectrum Adjustable Breast Implants
This saline-filled breast implant style is exclusive to Mentor. It allows the physician to adjust the size of the breast implant for up to six months after your breast augmentation surgery.
(tags: health breasts)

Flickr: The Cut Me, Wicked Servant… Pool
Food mascots that want you to eat them.
(tags: food)

This American Life Completes Documentation Of [...]

links for 2007-04-20

Time stands still for Hempfield teen in lockup
A Hempfield Area High School sophomore spent 12 days in juvenile detention after authorities in Westmoreland County mistakenly charged him with making a March 11 bomb threat…
(tags: injustice)

Sports Watch Comes With Added Bragging Rights
. When tucked in a pocket or clipped to a belt loop, the HangTimer uses [...]