XKCD on the UNIX tar command. So true.
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Interesting idea: We can’t predict earthquakes, but we CAN send alerts faster than the shaking travels.
Interesting idea: We can’t predict earthquakes, but we can broadcast alerts faster than the shaking travels, giving people a few seconds to prepare. (Save your work, climb down off a ladder, etc.)
Quake experts call for an advance-warning system for California
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Earth as a pale blue dot, suspended in a sunbeam. Carl Sagan’s quote illustrated in comic form.
Earth as a pale blue dot, suspended in a sunbeam. Carl Sagan’s quote illustrated in comic form.
Why you might want to turn off your phone’s wi-fi when you go shopping.
Why you might want to turn off your phone’s wi-fi when you go shopping.
Attention shoppers: Retailers can now track you across the mall
The problem with rotating through content without user control is that it’s also HIDING content without user control.
Web designers seem to like auto-rotating carousels these days because you can put more content in the same space. The problem is that it hides content from people who are looking for something specific.
Auto-Forwarding Carousels and Accordions Annoy Users and Reduce Visibility
A Crescent Moon Seen from Space
I saw a 1984 Los Angeles Olympics license plate this morning. It’s nice to know a few of those are still kicking around.
I saw a 1984 Los Angeles Olympics license plate this morning. It’s nice to know a few of those are still kicking around.
Every time I think the McAfee story has gotten as weird as it can, something else crops up.
Every time I think the McAfee story has gotten as weird as it can, something else crops up.
John McAfee says he infected laptops with malware, spied and stole passwords from Belize officials
Let there be dark
Even if we wanted to keep all this lighting at street level, there are ways to prevent it leaking upward and dulling the night sky. I don’t think I’ve seen the Milky Way since 2005.
Let there be dark – LA Times
Indiana Jones would have known JRR Tolkien, at least professionally.
Here’s a thought: Indiana Jones would have known JRR Tolkien, at least professionally. #hobbit
I realize we’re living in the era of sharing pictures-with-text, but 7 paragraphs’ worth in a third-…
I realize we’re living in the era of sharing pictures-with-text, but 7 paragraphs’ worth in a third-party image in your promotional email to customers, with no actual text in the message? That doesn’t inspire confidence in your software.
Geekier Than Thou
Yep – it just seems like some people, having been excluded by the “mainstream,” want to turn around and find someone else to exclude.
Originally shared by Vanessa Gabriel:
A great essay on the exclusivity of geeks.
Stars Trail Over the Final Voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
Great shot of Endeavour.
Stars Trail Over the Final Voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
While driving home, I had to dodge some guy who fell off his skateboard while “walking” his dogs in the middle of the street as if he was dog sledding.
While driving home, I had to dodge some guy who fell off his skateboard while “walking” his dogs in the middle of the street as if he was dog sledding.
Spooky stories featuring their favorite super heroes.
Just one of many comics fan blogs celebrating Halloween by looking at spooky stories featuring their favorite super heroes.
A lot of app developers don’t use SSL or use it incorrectly, leaving your communications open to eavesdropping…
A lot of app developers don’t use SSL or use it incorrectly, leaving your communications open to eavesdropping — or worse, connecting directly to an impostor’s site.
Android developers – just how much can we trust them to do web security properly?
Moonbow, Milky Way, meteor
The Food Allergy Walk was a success.
The Food Allergy Walk was a success. Our team raised over $1,300, and the event overall raised about $45,000 (and that’s only the online donations.) Plus we got to hang out with family.
At Marina Green Park in Long Beach
Amazing shot – one that I wish I’d thought of myself when I was standing next to those flatbed trucks.
Amazing shot – one that I wish I’d thought of myself when I was standing next to those flatbed trucks.
One Poignant Picture For Man, One Giant Hold Pattern For Mankind
Tho there were thousands of people, I somehow got this angle of the Space Shuttle, people free. What I love about the shot is that it truly symbolizes the mothballing of the Shuttle project. That the …
I went for a walk at lunch, and this was just sitting there taking up …
I went for a walk at lunch, and this was just sitting there taking up a zillion parking spaces. And no license plate to take down. Anyone recognize this vehicle?
And the spaces clearly say “compact.” On what planet is *that* a compact car?
Note: Wayne adds on Google+:
And how brazen! Emblazoning the USA logo on its side too! What’s that blue dot there…