September 2007 Archives
September 28, 2007
Record Envelope: REO Records#
A library of factory sleeves. A reference for vinyl geeks and graphic designers. Illustrator Kavel Rafferty collects printed 7" company sleeves.
Engcom - Virtual Slide Rule#
I never learned how to use one, but apparently now I can.... and even use a virtual one. Just need to get a real one to follow-up my online lessons.
Rands In Repose: The Button#
What your goal should be as you go into an interview and how to deal with the different types of interviewers.
Helpdesk Warning Sign#
If the help desk thinks your question is stupid, we will set you on fire. I love it, and only wish I could have a similar sign to that.
HTML Entity Character Lookup - Left Logic#
Really, really freakin' cool and handy. Not just a ma.gnolia bookmark, but my browser as well.
A CSS styled table version 2 | Veerle's blog#
Just to solidify her place in my heart, Veerle comes out with this magical article. Awesome and soooo handy.
smitten kitchen | tortilla de patatas#
Very curious about this one. I'm certainly a fan of breakfast, so I'd really like to try this for then.
September 26, 2007
YouTube - One Semester of Spanish - Love Song#
Learn how to romance a girl with one semester of spanish put to a catchy song. Funny stuff.
Through a Lens, Darkly: Politics & Power#
Story of two girls/women involved in the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Interesting to read about things 50 years later with that much time's perspective.
Pacific Pinball Expo#
All that time and money spent trying to turn these things into something fancy, yet the guts of them is so cool it makes me wonder why they'd cover it up.
Barry Bonds #756 - Brand It#
Love it. We know he was dirty for at least part of it (though it's still an amazing record). Still.... dirty.
Fed by Birds: Estonian Schoolbooks#
Old school illustrations from 60's schoolbooks. I just like this style of illustration, not really interested in the content.
September 24, 2007
Rob Nance: Portfolio - 2D Illustrations#
Great.... a David Hasselhoff cut-out. Funny stuff.
September 23, 2007
Flickr User Model, v0.3 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!#
Interesting way to explain to somebody what Flickr is and how it can be used.
September 21, 2007
ComplimentBot 4000 | Refresh for more love#
ComplimentBot 4000 is a random compliment generator for those moments when you could use a little extra praise. It's right up my alley - not only because some of them are true and deserved, but because others are soooooo wrong.
September 20, 2007
Toys manufacture in China (25 pics)#
Hm. Interesting. Certainly gives a different spin on the toys themselves when you see how/where they're made.
September 19, 2007
Smitten Kitchen | noodle kugel#
Don't think I've ever tried or even heard of kugel. I'm intrigued.
September 18, 2007
Video: RSS in Plain English#
Linking to this instead of wikipedia to explain RSS to people. For something so simple it's amazing how many others mess it up. Well done here.
harmlog / Propaganda symbol generator#
Pretty cool toy
September 17, 2007
indexed: You know you're worth it#
Been there. Asked for that.
Smitten Kitchen | red velvet cake#
Always a fan of red velvet cake. I admit I have the reaction that she describes. Tasty, and good at least once a year.
September 15, 2007
Josh's iTunes Album Art Grabber#
It would sure be nice to have this all done automatically. I'd pay somebody to do this for me even. All so some luxury device can be more luxurious.
September 14, 2007
SLG Publishing - Map of Humanity#
Always interesting to me. Curious to see how things relate, or how people think things relate. Either way.
Record Envelope#
A library of factory sleeves. A reference for vinyl geeks and graphic designers. Illustrator Kavel Rafferty collects printed 7" company sleeves.
brandnamepencils.com // Pencils Wanted#
Whoa. That's a lot of pencils. Interesting to see how different something can be that's essentially the same.
Mork Structure - MDC#
Part of me wishes I understood this. There just seems to be too many different formats out there. I don't have time for this.
September 13, 2007
Animated Knots by Grog#
Animated Knot-Tying for Boating, Climbing, Fishing, Scouting, Search and Rescue, and Arborists. Pretty cool, and possibly handy later.
The Politically Incorrect Alphabet#
So wrong... so very wrong (but funny).
September 12, 2007
Veer: The 2007 Summer Activity Book for Creatives#
Veer. Visual elements for design and creativity. A new perspective on photography, footage, and type. Buy and download online. I really should just buy the 2004-2007 books. $12 total? Right up my alley, and full of good stuff.
September 11, 2007
77 Resources to Simplify Your Life as a Web Designer#
Thank goodness for bookmarks
September 10, 2007
Styling File Inputs with CSS and the DOM#
Trust Inman to come up with something handy and cool like this.
Creative Interiors Coloring Book + Color Pencil Set#
Coloring book for adults. Looks awesome.
Games ยป Bloxorz#
Bloxorz. Flash game. Holy crap.... I don't need another addictive game like this one... but I feel some NEED to finish this.... UGH!! :) (up to 543019, 728724)
September 8, 2007
The Indo-European Family of Languages#
Interesting. Some of this I knew, other parts I didn't, but it makes sense.
September 6, 2007
Constantine dollhouse @ Kidsmodern#
Handmade dollhouse with unique wallpapering. Great for playing 2-3 girls together or alone by yourself. Can be placed on a table or on floor. Maybe it can be easily dismantled for storage too.
Smitten Kitchen | Layered Lemon Love#
I love lemon cakes... just need to make this one now.
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Freelancers Make, and How to Avoid Them#
Great to see these... just need to remember them.
September 5, 2007
YouTube - 3 year old vs. Monster#
What this 3 year old is going to do to a Monster.
News from the Front#
I always like Paul Graham's work.
September 4, 2007
Dialect Survey Results#
This totally appeals to the data person in me... oh yeah, and the person who's lived in several parts of the country.
Papaya - Stationary, etc#
Good looking stuff..... so much paper, so few uses (for me)
Etsy :: hand carved wood mustache. the banker#
Totally fun, right up there with the girl who has tattooed a mustache on the inside of her index finger.
What Spices to Use#
Hard to distinguish between good taste and a text-list... it's an acquired taste.
sIFR 2.0: Rich Accessible Typography for the Masses#
Slick.... just need to implement it now.
Allyson Hill: Make your own Fabric Labels#
Love it. Not sure who would be impressed by clothes made by me... but yeah, cool.
StrangeMaps#
Always good to see stuff like this. Either the world is messed up, or people are, or both ;)