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New York Times Emphasis
The developers at NYTimes.com have come up with a fab way of allowing people to link to specific paragraphs in articles, and highlight sentences. Here’s a link to the instructions, for example. At the moment I’d guess it’s only nerds … Continue reading
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Why do I always get the sloooow line?
Well, you don’t, however your probability of getting a slow line (in the example below) is 66%, which is why you always seem to come out worse off. Here’s a great video to explain, via Lifehacker. (Young ‘uns, you might … Continue reading
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John Underkoffler does Minority Report
The reaction of the audience when he starts waving about is priceless. Once again, this is a long video (for the web), but keep going, the demos get even better as it goes on.
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Let’s Paint Our Potholes
Let’s face it, they’re not going to be fixed in the short term, so how about giving them a quick shot of flourescent paint to at least let people know where they are? Better they swerve a few feet further … Continue reading
“Webmaster” Heaven
This is terrifying. If you’re in an office, turn down your sound. Perhaps sunglasses might be in order too. No hamsters though. Shame.
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This Is My Job
Actually I rarely do design these days, I project manage; so I get to be the interface between the Client and the Designer. One day I’ll find the perfect cartoon representation of designers, I’ll link that post to this, and … Continue reading
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Cork County Council Crest
The Cork City Council crest is an excellent example of simple, representative design, but the County Council one is much more interesting. Well, for nerds anyway. Here’s the logo: And here’s your anecdote for the pub: TeachNet: In May 1899 … Continue reading
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Micro-USB Mobiles in Europe
Obsolete before it actually happens? Top mobile telephone suppliers have agreed to back an EU-wide harmonization of phone chargers, the European Commission said on Monday, hailing the pact as good news for consumers and the environment. The Commission said the … Continue reading
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