Month: December 2004

MovableType/Blogging Link Dump

Wanted to get some of these MovableType and blogging links on here that I’ve collected before I forget about them:

OK, now I feel better getting a few of those bookmarked here.

A Beautifully Unique Blog Design

I’ve been a reader of nixlog for quite a while, but mostly via the RSS feed because I haven’t had time to always check out his site. I went back to his front page recently to find one of the most original designs that a blog could have. Be sure to check it out. I’m blogging it here myself just so I can have a permanent record of it here.

eBay Adds “Want It Now”

I’m putting my obscure computer parts shopping list over here. Thanks Waxy for the link.

For The Cramped Geek Desk

The Paperhub serves as an “inbox” paper tray as well as a Firewire and USB 2.0 hub. Via The Raw Feed.

Fun With Microwaves

CDs, toothpicks, light bulbs, tinfoil, florescent bulbs, Christmas tree ornaments, soap and grapes — apparently all things that can potentially be put in a microwave. Link via Hack A Day.

It’s 25 Degrees, and The Heat Is Out

The furnace in our office is toast, getting repaired right now. We have space heaters all over the place, trying to keep things from freezing up, but trying to work in an office that’s 55-degrees and your hands are frozen really doesn’t help.

Meanwhile, the commute out here this morning was treacherous. See this picture? That may look like just a bit of moisture on the road, but it’s pure ice — a thin, slick layer of nastiness. Hopefully it’ll warm up a bit outside so it’ll melt off a bit.

Update at 1:20: Mt. View Heating came out and fixed it. Turned out to be a bad thermostat. Everything’s all better now, and I’m starting to thaw out now.

Quote Of The Week

“I never even thought I’d come across meeting Mike Tyson, let alone having him on top of my hood.” Full Story.

Someone Needs A Hobby

Japan’s 2nd Largest Export?

Their largest export is cars that don’t suck, but their second largest is something that does.

Much of Japan was shocked earlier this year after the U.S. State Department listed the country as a prime destination for female sex slaves, but being the export powerhouse that it is, Japanese women selling their bodies overseas are making sure it’s not all one-way traffick, according to Spa! (12/14).

All They’re Missing Is The Pope

The “Title” field of this form seems a bit overly detailed to me, including generic titles such as “Mr.” “Ms.” etc…, but also others like “First Lieutient,” “Her Majesty,” “Khun Ying,” The Hon Justice,” and “Viscountess.” All told, there are 204 titles on the list. Link via the Daily WTF.