March 2012
2 posts
Pieces Of Mee →
I read a few articles which raised some valid points, and this one hammers out a few.
I’ve been skeptical since this campaign rolled out. I felt like this film, while nicely produced, was light on facts and heavy on emotion (a sense of guilt with an urgency to fix an implied oversight, mostly) with a call to action to buy something. I felt cheap after watching it.
I’m not saying we...
“Here’s what content conglomerates need to realize: This is a good thing....”
– Thieves Are Your Best Customers in Waiting – Stuntbox
July 2011
1 post
Even a URL tells a story
reillybrennan:
Apple iPod URL: http://www.apple.com/ipod
Sony Walkman URL: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=16178
Sony’s War-and-Peace URL is what you see even if you just type in Sony.com/Walkman and hit go. They can’t produce that page for you without all of this business at the top. Apple’s URL is...
June 2011
7 posts
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Watchkellyoxford:
THIS. CAN. NOT. HAPPEN. SOON. ENOUGH.
How I doubled the price of my software product –... →
Well, that makes sense. Kind of reminds me of the saying “if you don’t value it, who will?” but with an interesting twist.
““This place seems perfect!” I said to Doug. And of course, the...”
– NYC Subletting Horror Stories- Worst Subletting Stories
Man. Just…wow.
May 2011
5 posts
Fighting micro-burn-out →
Great article with some advice we could all use. It’s also proof that you should not do email first thing in the day, no matter how easy it is to read.
Revised 'Net censorship bill requires search... →
Censorship under the guise of protection. Terrible.
April 2011
7 posts
“It used to be a given that a college education was always worth the investment–...”
– I think he’s right.
Peter Thiel: We’re in a Bubble and It’s Not the Internet. It’s Higher Education.
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The 4 Seasons of Seattle Weather - The Oatmeal →
File under: things I tell everyone about my time in Seattle, especially if they’re considering moving there.
March 2011
8 posts
The Internet Explorer 9 Countdown →
Too soon?
Beatrice Warde, The Crystal Goblet →
Thought-provoking essay that really reminded me that good design and typography should be one thing: invisible.
Where Have the Good Men Gone? →
I couldn’t finish this article. My Robot Chicken marathon and pizza were more interesting. They make Star Wars references guys!! Also: Boobies!
February 2011
9 posts
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A smart way of dealing with people sending you too...
A friend, let’s call him John C.*, is a busy guy who gets tons of email. So much, in fact, that he can’t really process it all. It’s easy to get bogged down when folks are sending you links to check out, articles to read, etc. etc. So he found another way to deal with it.
I get an email from him today saying that if we have an article for him to read, we can simply email one...
“I don’t understand the argument against gay marriage. Their main argument...”
– Mike Mitchell’s Tumblr of Amazing Things.
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“Well a veryverheav, a heavburtation tonight, we had a daredareson bite, lets go...”
– Serene Branson, and probably a stroke or some bad coke.
Seen here.
The downward spiral of ownership and value « The... →
I read this article a few days back and couldn’t get it out of my head. I know ownership is changing with the digital age, and I’m really curious to see what happens in the future, especially with how piracy will play into this equation. Seems like it’s set to increase.
January 2011
23 posts
“But who said art has to cost money? And therefore, who says artists have to make...”
– Wow.
Francis Ford Coppola: Maybe the Downloaders Are Right
“Talking about people as “objects” of mission is weird. They’re people.”
– @bryanzug
“Airplane Mode creates peace.”
“One of the biggest missteps you’ll make is by standing still.”
“A Lesson for the film, publishing, & music industries: if you’ve got your...”
– (via anthonypaige)
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On Sharing Pricing
Today, I’m sharing some information on pricing at my site. I’ve been considering whether or not to share my pricing for a while, but decided everyone could win if I did.
I began considering it mainly because I don’t see many folks in my field doing it, which makes me question why they don’t (additionally, who’s best served by not sharing that information).
I fully...
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Sweet Dreams!
“I’ve found there are two types of thoughts especially worth avoiding—thoughts...”
– Re-read this essay last night and thought that it’s a smart one. For me right now, I think that means getting someone to either handle administrative things or trying to see if I can’t filter and deal with these situations at certain times. Either way, smart essay.
The Top Idea in Your...
Should I work for Free? →
Brilliant. Designers, this will cover about every line of BS someone trying to leech off you will feed you.
I loved the line about “start-ups,” too.
Thanks @wmsteele.
eject: HOW TO BUY A GUN IN CANADA, AND OTHER... →
Interesting to see how Canada’s gun laws are.
kellyoxford:
The majority of pro-gun Americans seem to always be chanting ‘It’s my RIGHT!’
Do these people realize that in Canada you also have the right to own a gun and ammo? IT’S TRUE!!! Oh, but I hate to tell you that your freedoms are encroached because silencers are illegal, ‘cause those are for…