Monthly Archives: October 2008

links for 2008-10-31

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

Strike.TV – Home A new video content site with major Hollywood talent involved. And some of this actually looks worth watching too. (tags: web video television online media film content toread) ruhlman.com: Ma Gastronomie Republished News that famous cookbook by … Continue reading →

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links for 2008-10-30

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

Jonathan Freedland on the prophetic sixth and seventh series of The West Wing | Media | The Guardian Another good story comparing seasons 6 and 7 of The West Wing to the current US election. So many similarities, though certainly … Continue reading →

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ABC bias

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Steve

Usually I think all reports of ABC (Australia) bias are a crock of shit. Rubbish made up by right wing nutjobs that can’t handle real reporters grilling them or their political charges. But after watching the news last night, I’m … Continue reading →

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links for 2008-10-29

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Steve

Lifehacker Faceoff: Battle of the Thumb Drive Linux Systems Good round-up of Linux on USB key options. Could be something good to have (for work with system failures even?) (tags: ubuntu software lifehacks flash computer article) Using Your Linux Computer … Continue reading →

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links for 2008-10-28

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Steve

TED | TEDBlog: A brief digression on lost time: John Hodgman on TED.com Hodgman video from TED site. Need to watch this one. (tags: video productivity funny toread) Trying out molecular gastronomy on my picky son. – By Sara Dickerman … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas already… in some places

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Steve

Since we moved, I now walk through Blacktown Westpoint shops everyday going from home to the station and back. And so I see retail land every day, even though the shops are shut during most of the trips. And I’ve … Continue reading →

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links for 2008-10-27

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Steve

Build It. Share It. Profit. Can Open Source Hardware Work? Great story about open source hardware and the way it's transforming business the way open source software already has. Good stuff, especially about the Arduino board. (tags: design article technical … Continue reading →

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Angry Republicans on the loose

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Steve

It appears at the moment that the Internet is awash with hordes of angry Republicans, desperately commenting and baiting and ranting on every blog comment thread on every conceivable site they can find. Whether US sites, British, Australian, whatever, no … Continue reading →

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A funny thing

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Steve

A funny thing is watching Alex dance and slide across the wood floor, deciding he has to avoid the vacuum cleaner at all cost when I’m cleaning the room. He was laughing the whole time, and knew it was funny … Continue reading →

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Easy route to frustration

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Steve

Having a good Saturday, still cleaning up and unpacking, playing with the kids, enjoying the nice weekend weather, and I figure that in the night, I’ll watch some more Daily Shows and maybe The Shield. I’ve got this great new … Continue reading →

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