Archive for June, 2006

links for 2006-07-01

Less: a WordPress plugin » Semicolon This plugin fixes the “read more” behavior on wordpress, sending readers to the top of the full article like they expect. (tags: plugin [ READ MORE ]

Painless Flossing in 5 minutes a night

I hate flossing. Hate it hate it hate it. My hands don’t fit in my mouth, and they don’t work right in the mirror, and the string snaps up between my teeth and slices up my gums. It’s one of the least fun things in my life. I’ve finally figured out a system that [ READ MORE ]

brooklynvegan: Sleater-Kinney breaks up

  • June 28th, 2006
  • Posted in music

After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. From BrooklynVegan.com: After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of now, there are no plans for future tours or recordings. We feel lucky to have had the support [ READ MORE ]

Embarrassingly bad commercial for the awesome looking Rayman: Raving Rabbids

Check out this promotional video for Rayman: Raving Rabbids. It features a whole family getting involved with the Nintendo Wii’s innovative and kinetic gameplay, but with actors that make the kids from Saved by the Bell cast look like master thespians. It’s worth a watch both for a glimpse of how the Wii will work in [ READ MORE ]

WHO documents human-to-human Bird Flu infection

Avian Flu is seen as one of the greatest health risks facing us today. Aside from the likely possibility of the world’s livestock becoming infected and by proxy infecting thousands with the often fatal disease, a mutation in the virus that allowed human to human transmission could potentially spark the worst pandemic in our lifetime. Although [ READ MORE ]

The Minus Touch, AKA: Kelly Can Crash Anything

The Minus Touch, AKA: Kelly Can Crash Anything Originally uploaded by Glitch010101. She’s got the “Minus” touch. This comic is derived from an actual day in the life of our very good friend, Kelly. She crashed her cell phone ( and found out that the firmware was [ READ MORE ]

Cat parasite “Toxoplasma gondii”, present in 50% of the UK population, changes behavior

John Hawks Anthropology Weblog : Cat parasite makes people act like cats FROM: The Times UK Dangerrrr: cats could alter your personality THEY may look like lovable pets but Britain’s estimated 9m domestic cats are being blamed by scientists for infecting up to half the population with a parasite that can alter people’s personalities. The startling figures emerge from [ READ MORE ]

links for 2006-06-23

Why’s (Poignant) Guide to Ruby Well, it’s been popular long enough to be more than a fad. I guess it’s time for me to pick up ruby! (tags: ruby [ READ MORE ]

July 4th is for us. Declare independence from mainstream media

This July 4th, turn off your tv and turn on to independence. We’re declaring our independence from Mainstream Media! We’re reporting news you won’t hear on “the big 3.” We’re playing great artists that clear channel’s computer playlists have ignored. We’re creating outstanding video content free from the shackles of the 30 minute timeslot! Who are we? [ READ MORE ]

Floating Phone

P6160065 Originally uploaded by dougandkate. Doug, Kate, and I went to the MET yesterday and while taking a quick snack break, I pulled of this stunt with my phone. It looked better in person, but this photo still came out cool. [ READ MORE ]

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