It’s hard ball time here in California and Tuesdays special election has pollsters out in force. Over the last few days we’ve received over 50 calls and it’s beginning to sound like harassment. Maybe the national “do not call” list should apply to pollsters too. Tags: California, politics, government
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FreeMacWare.com An awesome collection of awesomely free (or almost) stuff for the Mac (tags: Apple apps blog computer download free howto Mac macosx OSX program software tiger tools freeware)
...Read MoreUsing CSS to Make Banner Ads
Imagine being able to create web banners that couldn’t be blocked by most of the software designed to block such things out there currently? Piqued your interest? You can do it with a little simple CSS. Take a look. Quite creative really. Newt: HTML codes: Advertisement : Mozilla Firefox. Take back the web. Download now!…
...Read MoreThe Green Menace Returns
Absinthe has long been outlawed in the United States but is today enjoying a renewed popularity in Europe. Wired magazine takes a look at a modern day absinthe distiller who used science to distill the myths behind absinthe. Wired: One of the ingredients is thujone, a compound in wormwood that is toxic if it’s ingested,…
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Mi≈? i Pile: Logo Design Portfolio One of the best portfolios of logo designs I’ve ever seen. More stuff than a graphic design magazine. (tags: branding design graphic icons illustrator inspiration studio identity portfolio logo logos)
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Understanding How Soft Boxes Work A must read for every photographer looking to break into the field, Understanding How Soft Boxes Work teaches the in’s and out’s of using a softbox in photography. (tags: photography howto photo reference photos video)
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HOW TO: Ubuntu Linux for Novices A great howto for people just getting started with Ubuntu Linux. (tags: ubuntu linux tutorial howto computer Debian home opensource tutorials article)
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Knoppmyth A Knoppix install of Myth TV Linux PVR. (tags: cool Debian hacks diy howto Install Linux media opensource software TV video knoppix mythtv pvr)
...Read MoreNano Owners File Lawsuit Against Apple
In the first lawsuit of it’s kind Apple iPod Nano owners dissatisfied with their new toys are suing Apple saying the screens scratch too easily. Ars Technica: “Angry iPod Nano owners have filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, against Apple Computer, Inc. The lawsuit, filed by attorneys…
...Read MoreSenate Bill Kills Analog TV
In a landmark move the Senate committee designated to oversea the airwaves has decided to ratify a bill being sent to the floor later this month that would end analog broadcast signals. New York Times: A Senate panel approved legislation on Thursday to complete the slow transition from analog to digital television by 2009, a…
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