September 2009
31 posts
CloudMade Makes Maps Differently →
“CloudMade helps you make the most of map data. We source our maps from OpenStreetMap, the community mapping project which is making a free map of the world.”
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-27) →
The Decemberists (84)
The Beatles (60)
Iron & Wine (48)
Modest Mouse (47)
Weezer (43)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
My books and how to make them « Much of a muchness →
“This is a tutorial to make a ribbon bound book. This example uses very simple materials for your first effort. “
Single-Loop Knots →
“The Most Useful Rope Knots for the Average Person to Know”
The Larynx:. Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body. →
“The larynx or organ of voice is placed at the upper part of the air passage. It is situated between the trachea and the root of the tongue, at the upper and forepart of the neck, where it presents a…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-20) →
The Decemberists (81)
The Beatles (61)
Iron & Wine (43)
The Mountain Goats (41)
Modest Mouse (35)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
14 Practical Ways to Use Evernote →
“Evernote is a service “in the cloud” that you can dump notes, documents, photos, and tweets into for future access from any computer with Internet access.”
I have too much electronic clutter in my life.
How to Choose the Best Digital SLR Lens →
“If you felt there were plenty of cameras to choose from, the number of available lenses is going to be overwhelming.”
In Buying Mint, Intuit Looks to Revitalize →
“Now, Goliath and David have more than made up. On Sept. 14, Intuit (INTU) said it will pay $170 million in cash for Mint.com in a move that eliminates one of its toughest competitors and may help Intuit attract a wider, more Web-savvy audience.”
LII: Constitution →
“The Constitution of the United States of America”
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-13) →
Indigo Girls (3)
Pixies (2)
Barenaked Ladies (2)
Queen (1)
R.E.M. (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Built to Spill - Terrible/Perfect
Once in awhile...
abandonia →
“Back in 1999, the concept of “abandonware” was in its infantile stage, because until then the gaming industry itself was still too young to witness titles being forgotten and lost in the deep bowels…
4 Sites Where You Can Download Old PC Games For... →
American political system →
“A SHORT GUIDE TO THE
AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM”
A history of pirates : The New Yorker →
“In 1980, the Marxist historian Christopher Hill, wondering what became of the king-beheading spirit of the English Civil War, noted that when the monarchy was restored, in 1660, many radicals emigrated to the Caribbean. Their revolutionary idealism may have fallen like a lit match into the islands’ population of paupers, heretics, and transported felons.”
As ... as ... →
“As bald as a coot.”
Handwriting Tips Penmanship - NYTimes.com →
“American handwriting is in a woeful state.”
Prepared School Remarks →
“But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world – and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed.”
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-6) →
Ingrid Michaelson (7)
The Decemberists (3)
Big Brother & The Holding Company (2)
Ben Harper (2)
Blues Traveler (2)
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magic.tcgplayer.com →
“Magic: The Gathering Strategy, News, Price Guide and an Online Store.”
Magic Deck Vortex: Deck Database (new) →
“Seven Years of MTG Casual Bliss!”
Closing Time →
givemesomethingtoread:
The history of America is the history of the automobile industry — which is far older and stranger than you might imagine.
Scientists baffled as 'suicidal' cows throw... →
“We are investigating because cows growing up in the mountains normally can estimate dangers and do not plunge down cliffs.”
Make Free VoIP Calls from Google Voice - Google... →
“Google Voice is great, but it isn’t an entirely free voice-over-internet service if you have to pay a phone bill to use it. With a few tweaks, though, you can talk to anyone on-the-cheap through Skype, or entirely for free with Gizmo.”