The Fog of War
Sections: Film Jul 31st, 2006 No Comments
If your a student of 20th Century history, you owe it to yourself to see this film. Buy it, borrow it, download it, just see it.
Archive for July 2006
The Long Legs of the Apple Newton
Sections: Gadgets Jul 30th, 2006 1 Comment
Cnet pits the 10 year old Newton Message Pad 2100 against the new (and much hyped) Samsung Q1 UMPC. The winner by knockout? Hint - it’s the one with 30 hours of battery life.
[ Apple Newton vs Samsung Q1 UMPC ] Cnet/UK
The Sony DSC R1
Sections: Design, Photography Jul 25th, 2006 4 Comments
Has completely changed the way I look at the world. Okay let me back-up. When I was 17 I had a choice of either taking graphic design or photography. I went with graphic design. At that point I promised myself that I’d find time to either take a class, buy a decent camera, and learn about professional photography. It’s been 13 years and I’ve done none of those things, until last week.
Having a great camera for the first time in my life is like the first week I owned my own Mac. I feel like there is no limit to my creativity and that anything is possible. It’s an inspiring feeling that is contagious throughout other aspects of my life.
And I haven’t even learned how to really use the thing yet…
Notre Fooball Success & the South Bend Marriott
Sections: Sport Jul 14th, 2006 2 Comments
From Gene Wojciechowski’s ESPN column:
A year ago the South Bend Marriott required a two-night minimum stay during a Notre Dame football weekend. I know, because my company credit card was billed $299 per night.
Now for the Sept. 9 home opener against Penn State the Marriott is requiring a three-night minimum for — are you sitting down? — $649 (plus tax) per night. By the way, the 298-room hotel is sold out. The Marriott loves Weis.
[ Weis has Irish eyes smiling again ] ESPN
US vs European Infomation Design
Sections: Design Jul 11th, 2006 2 Comments
As seen via World Cup broadcasts:
[ On-Screen design Europe vs US ] cameronmoll.com
Wardrobe Malfunctions at Wimbledon
Sections: Sport Jul 6th, 2006 1 Comment
The Sun ran a photo of one linesman grabbing his backside so as not to expose the tattered seam, and an umpire named Stuart Taylor was quoted as saying, “It was embarrassing. There were lots of accidents and ripping sounds.”
[ This is one serious British wardrobe malfunction ] Chicago Tribune
