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January 2006

Cokemachineglow.

Cokemachineglow.
Looks a lot like Stylus (used to), reads about as well as Pitchfork, but has its own twist on new music.

Posted on January 31, 2006 8:46 PM | link to this entry

The Presets.

The Presets.
I copped "Girl and the Sea" from MFR last year and I love it.

Posted on January 31, 2006 8:45 PM | link to this entry

Presidate.

Presidate.
Great spoof.

Posted on January 29, 2006 4:13 PM | link to this entry

The Art of Copper.

The Art of Copper.
I don't read this comic, but this step-by-step tutorial is real nice. I've been thinking about doing the same thing. (and I want to try a Crow Quill pen again...)

Posted on January 26, 2006 11:16 PM | link to this entry

Identifont

Identifont
I've written about this before, but I couldn't find it in my own archives. It may take a while, and it's weighted towards upper-case letters (difficult when you have a lower-case-weighted example) but it does an excellent job.

Posted on January 26, 2006 12:35 PM | link to this entry

Album Of The Week 1.22.06

Album Of The Week 1.22.06
Beck, Guero. An excellent follow-up to Sea Change. Varying syles, subtle use of sampling (dig the backbeat in E-Pro) and lots of lush texturing. I like it more each time I hear it. Bonus: Check out "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime" from the Eternal Sunshine soundtrack.

Posted on January 25, 2006 1:33 PM | link to this entry

Django Project

Django Project
I've not used Python before, but this looks like it's interesting.

Posted on January 23, 2006 8:54 PM | link to this entry

CSS Wiki

CSS Wiki
Good information here.

Posted on January 22, 2006 1:34 PM | link to this entry

Font Explorer X.

Font Explorer X.
I'm testing out an alternative to Suitcase-a free utility from Linotype for managing fonts on OS X. More to follow.

Posted on January 22, 2006 11:34 AM | link to this entry

Saying No To Wal-Mart.

Saying No To Wal-Mart.
Everybody and their grandmother has linked to this, but it's a great story. The plastic chairs thing is a fascinating touch, and I wonder what it's supposed to convey to the vendors—humiliation or humility?

Posted on January 20, 2006 8:59 AM | link to this entry

Intel/Mac FAQ.

Intel/Mac FAQ.
Good information on the switch. I'm going to have to read up on all this stuff...

Posted on January 19, 2006 10:26 AM | link to this entry

Flatbed Scanner Photography.

Flatbed Scanner Photography.
I have GOT to try this. We have a UMAX scanner sitting in the basement collecting dust...

Posted on January 19, 2006 10:15 AM | link to this entry

Minolta Quits Camera Business.

Minolta Quits Camera Business.
WOW. I have a Minolta X-700 (35MM SLR) from fifteen years ago, and it's a bombproof, reliable camera. On the heels of Nikon getting out of the film-camera business, this is big news.

Posted on January 19, 2006 10:13 AM | link to this entry

In Praise Of Slow Design.

In Praise Of Slow Design.
Beautifully written article on the good judgement not to redesign something for redesign's sake. In light of several recent, surprising redesigns, a timely and challenging notion.

Posted on January 17, 2006 10:23 AM | link to this entry

Canon Digital SLR breakdown chart

Canon Digital SLR breakdown chart
An excellent breakdown, for the day I buy Jen a pro digital SLR.

Posted on January 13, 2006 11:23 AM | link to this entry

Smart Power Strip.

Smart Power Strip.
This is cool; it would be better if there was a surge protector/UPS integrated into the unit.

Posted on January 11, 2006 9:55 AM | link to this entry

Holy Fucking Crap.

Holy Fucking Crap.
!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on January 10, 2006 4:07 PM | link to this entry

Hugh Thompson, RIP.

Hugh Thompson, RIP.
Proof that one man with a conscience can make a difference.

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:39 AM | link to this entry

iPhoto Crashing During Disc Burning?

iPhoto Crashing During Disc Burning? back up your existing library, then hold down the apple & option keys when you open up iPhoto to rebuild your library.

Posted on January 6, 2006 3:34 PM | link to this entry

IT BURNS

IT BURNS
What the Hell?!?!

Posted on January 3, 2006 11:14 PM | link to this entry

Stabilized Zapruder Film

Stabilized Zapruder Film
This will horrify and amaze you, folks. It's fascinating in a car-accident sort of way.