Two questions: 1. Steampunk is mainstream, now? Weird. 2. Did the New York Times really just use a numeral “2” in a headline? Wow, maybe txt’ing really is killing the English language. Visit site »
If you love end-of-the-year lists like I do, you have to check out Rex’s list of lists, which he’s putting together yet again this year. Thanks, Rexy! Visit site »
Great article about the generation of folks just entering the workplace — those born between 1980 and 1985, give or take. I’ve definitely noticed this sense of entitlement amongst some of these kids. Besides all the reasons discussed in the article, I think some of it comes from seeing the success of the Mark Zuckerbergs and Kevin Roses of the world. Young people in our industry sometimes believe they are a saviour of sorts, and expect it means they won’t have to start in lower-level positions, won’t have to pay their dues, and won’t have to do as they’re told sometimes. As anyone who’s worked with me know — I’m all for rocking the boat when it needs to be rocked — but you do sort of have to work your way into boat-rocking position.
Or maybe, after 11 years of working full time in this industry, I’m just getting old. Visit site »
Another wonderful post by Rands, this one is an absolute must read for anyone who lives or works with a computer nerd. Visit site »
What makes someone a racist? What differentiates the remarks of Mel Gibson, Michael Irvin, and Michael Richards? When is it okay to make a joke about a racial stereotype? If said stereotype statistically defensible, is it more appropriate to joke about? Gladwell is, as per usual, brilliant. Visit site »
Fun. My results? “You have a Midland accent,” which is “just another way of saying ‘you don’t have an accent.’ You probably are from the Midland”. Sounds about right. Visit site »
“The time is now 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 19th, 2006. I have yet to see Snakes on a Plane. Not only have I not seen it — I have absolutely no interest in doing so: I am a mother@!$%#in’ party pooper.” Well, at least he admits he’s a party popper. :) Visit site »
Similar to the one I just linked, this blog-based mashup is an online art piece by Jonathan Harris exploring love, hate, and desire. Awesome. Visit site »
Damn this is cool. A visualization of feelings extracted from blogs, it’s as much an art piece as it is one kick ass mashup. Only downside is that it’s a Java applet, but damn is it ever worth the wait. Visit site »
Bryan wonders aloud about the consequences of us in the “MySpace Generation” having so much of our personal lives and personality available online, especially where it relates to getting and keeping a job. Visit site »
I stumbled across the Wikipedia page on “Internet phenomena,” and had a blast reliving some off my favorite memes, from Bubb Rubb to Zombo.com to the Star Wards kid. They’re all here, just begging you to walk down nostalgia lane. Visit site »
Another potential data source for my upcoming “how to build a cool web app with no programming using Django” blog post. Visit site »
Interesting read on the creation and creator of that famous sound. Visit site »
Amusing blog entry about the town I live in and how we think we’re better than the rest of Kansas (because we are). Visit site »
Larger versions of the maps I just linked to. Visit site »
Really fascinating view of various religions and their adherents in different parts of the country. I wasn’t surprised to find that Kansas is the most methodist state of all, and Douglas County (where I live) falls into the lowest bracket, with less than Visit site »
The video is a bit self-indulgent, but the audio here is facinating. Harrison discusses the history and evolution of breakbeat music, and uses it as an example of why overpotection of creative copyrights is just as harmful as underprotection. Visit site »
Hilarious. Be sure to read the correct answers. Visit site »
Facinating article on a the current crop of people around my age, and how they are killing the generation gap. I, for one, hope my daughter agrees. Visit site »
I can’t decide if this is the coolest or stupidest thing I’ve ever seen before. Visit site »