Sunday, June 20, 2010

Smart Design Receives Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Award for Product Design

Todays catch:

Design consultancy's 30-year portfolio recognized as influential contribution to American product design. // Design that improve peoples' everyday lives is fundamental to their approach. // Firm to be honored at a gala dinner on October 14th at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt. original. Homepage of chuh0taa

Business travelers filling Philadelphia hotels back up

Interesting:

Business travelers, the kind who fill hotel rooms and airplanes midweek and don't mind paying full price, have returned in a big way, an unofficial leading indicator of improving economic times.
And this:
Business calendar: June 21 to 29 original. Blog for momanvonqw1k

Google hits coder G-spot with Linux command line tool

Catch of the day:

'I love you, Google,' scream text interface obsessives Google has introduced a command line utility for accessing various Chocolate Factory services, including YouTube, Blogger, Google Docs, Calender, and Contacts. And an army of text-interface obsessives have responded with glee.…
And this:
Google’s bread-and-butter revenue source is its search engine, and the competition is heating up. The Internet giant is not relaxing its grip but devoting resources to secure its dominance original. Homepage of poinkgetvee

If you could have anything happen to you right now what would it be?

Staring out the window at the world that surrounds me in this little place that I like to call home. Parents are going to be visiting so thinking about that. Having a good time and not worrying about much at all. How long can this go on?

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Tools sang in carpenter's hands

Cool site of the day:

Tools sang in carpenter's hands original. doonandoshok

Heres to wishing everyone a happy weekend - almost here

Here in my hotel at the conference. Just me, myself and I. Getting ready to go out later tonight . . . Its going to be a good time. Imagining myself and where Ill be in 2 weeks - going to be awesome!

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Patliputra Colony, Patna

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Music Camp Ends

Todays top site:

Music filled the halls of Will James Middle School this week for the 26th Annual Montana Music Institute.
And this:
Eight music publishers have sued LimeWire LLC of massive copyright infringement, even as a federal court in New York is considering a request by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to shut the file-sharing software maker down over a similar... Recording Industry Association of America - LimeWire - Filesharing - Copyright infringement - Music industry original. dogmoniqasks blog

Blog On The Tracks goes live!

Did you see this?:

That's right, Blog On The Tracks is going live - and not just "live" in the parlance of the interweb - that happened some time ago. It's time now for Blog On The Tracks to be available - even if it's for a limited time - live and in person . Me being that person.
And this:
WashACE Blog looks at whether education reform must tie teacher pay to performance and whether liquor privatization is moving forward.The Live Wire provides an overview of candidate filings and provides the latest in the Shoreline saga. ...
As well as:
Blog: I have been abandoned. Now I think I have suddenly become a whole new type of football widow. original. felinepoinkiis website

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Shopping center to get boost with PetSmart, Dick's

What Ive read today:

The Hawthorn Hills Fashion Square shopping center in Vernon Hills is showing signs of new life with the proposed relocation of PetSmart there and the scheduled opening of a new Dick's Sporting Goods store later this summer.
And this:
Want a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at Warren Prescriptions, a free pizza every month for a year or a gold and diamond necklace? These are just some of the prizes offered in the www.nameourcenter.com shopping center naming contest.
As well as:
FOLK shopping for a car in recent months must be in despair. Prices of new cars have skyrocketed, rising by about $20,000 in just two months, before softening last month. original. timshukk2nds blog

PEABODY WANTS TO BE A DADDY

I like this one:

defekto posted a photo:

PEABODY WANTS TO BE A DADDY

Video: First Zenvo ST1 crashes on Denmark track

From my bookmarks:

This is a crash video of the Danish supercar the Zenvo ST1: a car with over 1,000 horspower. This is reportedly a prototype car and one of kind super car costing millions of dollars. This Zenvo lost control due to a brake failure according to the Youtube account that posted the video.
And this:
Video game and electronic fans have raced to Los Angles this week for the highly-anticipated E3 electronics expo. As Manuel Gallegus reports, several much-coveted gadgets have been unveiled there.
As well as:
Video shows fish dying in a recent Chevron oil spill in Utah. original. be3ramonkais website

Spirit travel insurance policies may not cover all expenses

Page of the day:

When you buy a ticket on Spirt airlines website, you can buy travel insurance on that ticket at the same time. In fact, it's pretty hard NOT to buy that coverage. The $12 fee is added to your fare automatically as you complete your purchase unless you uncheck the box labeled "yes, include valuable travel insurance with my booking and make my travel worry-free!"
And this:
IRVINE, Calif.----The Travel Media Showcase , which brings together over 150 travel writers and journalists from around the world, will meet in Irvine, CA from September 21 to 24. The Irvine Chamber Visitors Bureau is organizing the local program that includes an exclusive fashion show and Taste of O.C. dining event. original. Blog for oinkramono9o

Art returns to the Green

Todays top site:

The Sixth Annual Art on the Green to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, showcases the work of all kinds of artists, from painters to jewelry designers and sculptors to knitters and photographers. About 30 of the artists are from Plymouth.
And this:
The world's biggest contemporary art fair opened in Switzerland on Wednesday with buyers demanding ever higher standards from galleries as the global economy stages a fragile recovery. original. Visit andonotowed

Web sales trend upward for Shoes.com

From my bookmarks:

The unit of Brown Shoe Co. grew Q1 web sales 13.3%. Shoes.com posted higher web sales in the first quarter. Web sales for Shoes.com increased 13.3% to $17 million from $15 million in the first quarter of 2009.
And this:
June 16, 2010 --  Web hosting provider Steadfast Networks announced on Wednesday it has opened a new data center in Manhattan, New York.
As well as:
Google App Engine and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are both very good platforms for writing and deploying scalable applications in the cloud, but they present different sets of challenges for developers. original. Homepage of highshokdref

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Updated Applications Disappearing from Android Market

My pick for today:

This is one headline Google doesn't want to see this morning. Less than 24 hours after Apple introduced its latest and greatest creation, the iPhone 4, at its conference for Apple developers, a small, but growing group of Android developers are reporting issues with their updated applications disappearing from the Android Market. What's worse, the developers can't seem to get Google's attention ... original. qtchefreeys website

Is the World Cup bad for work?

What Im reading:

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience.
And this:
When you set a location as a favourite, it will appear here. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience.
As well as:
Fitch Ratings, one of the three big credit rating agencies, has downgraded BP following the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill. original. Blog for poinkcheundu

Monday, June 14, 2010

Hung Ly's Grad Party



Justin Jaro Photography posted a photo:



My friend Hung Ly's Graduation Party. Fun day, a lot of pictures hahahHung Ly's Grad Party

Der Mutant



claudia17@kabelmail.de posted a photo:

Der Mutant

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

What is Appleseed? Open source + distributed social networking


An introduction to the Appleseed Project, an open source, distributed social networking software. Learn More: opensource.appleseedproject.org Support Us www.indiegogo.com Get Involved: drumbeat.orgWhat is Appleseed? Open source + distributed social networking

Are You With Me

Im in the kitchen. Me and the family having a most excellent time. Digging through my pockets looking for some loose change - come on lets hit the jackpot. Why do I always find myself in this exact situation.

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Check this out:
Get ready to wear Daisy Dukes! Summer is almost here so why not have sexy legs? Here are the facts:PLEASE READ!!!! SUGAR EXOFLIATION: I do this every once a week.For about 5-7 minutes long. This trick reviatlizes and cleqanses the pores.Exfoliating loosens, removes and sloughs away dead skin cells on the outer layer of the skin. You can use a loofah or salt as an alternative. Men's Shavers: Personally I like to use razors for men because the blades are stronger and runs smoother on my legs. Women's Razors are too gentle and don't shave my legs completely. Proucts Used: -Granualted Sugar -Gillete Fushion Razor -Skintimate Raspberry After Shave Gel -MAC's Body Bronze Oil -Body Shop Bronzing Stick for Body and Legs (shade 01) What I'm Wearing -NAILS: Sinful Colors 'Irish Green' -SHORtS: Forever 21 -RING: Forever 21 -Studded Bracelet:Hot Topic 0_0 -SUNGLASSES: Gucci -WEDGES: Charlotte Russe Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com MUSIC: Intro: SC Kevin Rudolf 'I made It' (Instrumental)Sexy Glowy Legs

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Reconciling a Few Things

Standing on the 2nd floor. Me and the family having a most excellent time. Just feeling my blood flow through my veins. Thinking about those spiders up in the corner. How did they get there?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Brain research institute selects Hopkins biopark site

My pick for today:

New brain research institute selects the Hopkins site A decade-long effort to create a biotechnology park at Johns Hopkins in East Baltimore received a boost Wednesday when a new brain research institute that will be led by several renowned scientists announced plans to establish its headquarters there. original. This is my blog

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Three Things I’ve Learned About Frugal Travel (And the Things I Didn’t Do) - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com

Another good one: Three Things I’ve Learned About Frugal Travel (And the Things I Didn’t Do) - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com

Cross-domain Ajax with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing | NCZOnline

Another good one: Cross-domain Ajax with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing | NCZOnline

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Another good one: Sync.in

Those voices I keep hearing in my head . . . Will they ever go away

In the hallway by the closed door. Rug at my feet and a lamp overhead. Me and the family having a most excellent time. Playing a few math tricks in my head to keep my brain moving. Thinking about those spiders up in the corner. How did they get there?

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

AirTran launches 72-hour sale for June-Nov. travel

My pick for today:

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc., on Tuesday launched a 72-hour sale for travel between select cities from June through November. original. This is my blog

Ahead of the Curve

Staring out the window at the world that surrounds me in this little place that I like to call home. Joe and Edmond are over for a short visit. Looking at the wall - needs a color change. Considering grabbing some drinks for the evening chill.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

MAAWG Provides Free Messaging Security Training: Releases DKIM Implementation Tutorial by Leading Experts, Invites ...

Todays catch:

As an industry service, the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group , the largest global anti-spam industry organization, has released its first online training video and is opening the technical training sessions at its next meeting to non-members for the first time, both at no cost. Â The new four-part tutorial by leading experts on DomainKeys Identified Mail is now available at the MAAWG website ... original. This is my blog

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tips for Wednesday, May 19

Todays catch:

Pass on your tips for the blog, my column or my 8am spot on MTR 1377 (listen here). Or call our… original. This is my blog

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Small-business Q&A: Consider a makeover

Todays catch:
Small-business Q&A: Consider a makeover
A makeover could be needed to re-energize your business. It doesn't have be a major overhaul, though. qusefmomanhigh