I just don’t understand contrail conspiracy theorists. They’re literally paranoid about *clouds*
You know how Facebook sends you an email with the IP address, computer type and…
You know how Facebook sends you an email with the IP address, computer type and browser, and rough geographical area when you log in from a new computer or browser? If they send you all that on a successful new login, why don't they send you at least some of that information when someone submits a “reset my password” request for your account?
I mean, it's nice that they offer the “no, it wasn't me” link, though I doubt they do anything with it (and I'm reluctant to click on it anyway for fear of phishing), but I'd like to know if I'm dealing with one person who frequently types my username by mistake and thinks he's forgotten his password when he can't get in, or several.
Outside WonderCon
Sometime in the past year, the Anaheim Convention Center tore out a street between two hotels and turned it into a pedestrian plaza with fountains and lights. It turned out to be a great gathering place for con-goers who wanted to take a break, socialize, hold photoshoots, etc.
I’ve written up my experience of the weekend over at K-Squared Ramblings, and you can see more photos on Flickr including exhibits, people in costumes, and sightseeing.
Another take: The PC isn’t dying. Sales are down because…well, the old PCs are still alive and kicking.
Another take: The PC isn’t dying. Sales are down because…well, the old PCs are still alive and kicking.
If you have to split a message into several parts, be sure to look at each part individually.
Gee, do you think that flashing, rotating sign for Distracted Driving Awareness might be a little counterproductive?
Gee, do you think that flashing, rotating sign for Distracted Driving Awareness might be a little counterproductive?
Cool video: Silly putty eats a magnet
Cool video: Silly putty eats a magnet. https://slate.com/technology/2013/04/silly-putty-eats-a-magnet-time-lapse-video-of-magnetism-at-work.html via @badastronomer
Just the right amount of haze reveals MORE depth on distant mountains. Too much: just silhouettes. Too little: ridges blend into texture.
Just the right amount of haze reveals MORE depth on distant mountains. Too much: just silhouettes. Too little: ridges blend into texture.
Purple flowers
Purple #flowers
Another reason I still treat my blog as my primary online presence…
Another reason I still treat my blog as my primary online presence, not my Facebook, or Twitter, or Google +, etc.
Why Facebook, Twitter and Instagram put up roadblocks to each others’ content
Here’s one to make your blood boil: A plagiarist sent the original author a
Here's one to make your blood boil: A plagiarist sent the original author a cease-and-desist letter.
Babylon 5 vid to Nobody’s Side from Chess.
After realizing that “Suddenly,” the new song in the Les Miserables movie, reminded me of “Someone Else’s Story” from Chess, I decided to dig out that soundtrack. And that reminded me of this official Babylon 5 music video set to “Nobody’s Side.”
There’s a store in Venice called Bike Curious Rentals.
There's a store in Venice called Bike Curious Rentals.
Interesting: I’ve started choosing ebooks vs. print in much the same way I used to choose hardcover vs. paperback: Author, series, etc.
Interesting: I’ve started choosing ebooks vs. print in much the same way I used to choose hardcover vs. paperback: Author, series, etc.
I grabbed @robertjsawyer’s Red Planet Blues on Kobo. But I wouldn’t dream of buying @neilhimself’s Ocean at the End of the Lane except in HC
If your website opens an “Are you sure you really want to leave?” pop-up when…
If your website opens an “Are you sure you really want to leave?” pop-up when I try to close it — especially if it's in the form of a sales pitch — I assume it's trying to do something shady, force-quit my browser, and make a point to never return again.
I tried to search for “South Bay” on the LA Metro website, and got a
I tried to search for “South Bay” on the LA Metro website, and got a “405 Not Allowed” error.
Always photograph Lady Mechanika.
Lady Mechanika on Flickr.
Always photograph Lady Mechanika.
Beauty and the Zombie
Beauty and the Zombie on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
When Belle met zombie Belle.
Walking on a river of stars #wondercon #anaheim #night
Walking on a river of stars #wondercon #anaheim #night
“You guys just sat through a mock trial about zombies with real doctors and lawyers.
“You guys just sat through a mock trial about zombies with real doctors and lawyers. You have serious geek cred.” #WonderCon