Really? June 16, 2010 Why Starbucks is smart to offer free Internet access. June 17, 2010 – This is nit picky, but as a frequent coffee shop worker, I have to say it: Starbucks’ furniture is not generally comfortable, IMO. There are usually a couple of good chairs, but they are grabbed early. And the tables are too small. The World Cup conquers all June 17, 2010 – So, since no one in the US…
Month: June 2010
Obsidian Software goes international June 17, 2010 – An old friend of mine is one of the founders. So, you know, it’s cool. All your warm places June 16, 2010
10 great “grownup” books for kids June 16, 2010 Disney Adds New Audio Descriptions to Theme Parks June 16, 2010 – I’m not a Disney person, but I’m certainly glad to see more audio description.
Redbox kiosks test game rentals in Austin June 15, 2010 – Do they do this where you are, iSteve? Classics: now with favorite buttons! June 15, 2010
I Can Has Cheezburger Blog Leads to a Web Empire – NYTimes.com June 14, 2010
Teh futures so bright June 11, 2010 Michele Bachmann will use karate against Barack Obama June 11, 2010 The 60-Year Stage Life of Marian Seldes June 11, 2010
China and Germany June 11, 2010 – Only for he photo: THEY’RE HOLDING HANDS! The “Domino Theory” at work: June 10, 2010 Political Memo: An Early Campaign Gaffe Makes a Non-Issue Big June 11, 2010 – Please allow me to paraphernalia this article for you: “What Carly Fiorina said is hardly worth bothering about. Let us now bother about it at length.” Skara Journal: After Years, Genetically Modified Potatoes Grow in Sweden June 10, 2010…
Our Bodies, Our Cars: The links between urban design and public health Austin News – AustinChronicle.com June 10, 2010 Painfully Funny June 10, 2010 After 49 Years, the Stanley Cup Goes Back to Chicago June 10, 2010 – I’m not a sports fan, so I have little, if any right to talk. BUT. Aside from the Dallas Cowboys, Texas pro teams never win championships. Never. So what’s all this “it’s been 10, 20, 30, 40…
The Regulation Crisis: James Surowiecki June 9, 2010 Pick a Narrative, any Narrative… June 9, 2010 The Carpenters, Revisited, Ctd June 9, 2010 Schwarzenegger's Win June 9, 2010 Andy Plesser: "Steve Jobs is an Excellent Liar," Jason Calacanis June 8, 2010 – There it is in black and white (pixels). Making provocative statements can earn you free and undeserved publicity for your own endeavors. Shall I spell it out? Jason called Steve a liar, and…
The 50 words that most often stump NYT readers June 8, 2010 Etc: Dr. Demento is leaving the airwaves, although he will continue streaming his weekly show online. June 8, 2010 – I didn’t realize he was still on the air. I confess that I listened to a lot of Dr. Demento in my teenage years. Free kitteh wif every box* June 7, 2010