Gotta love that British humor
The headline: Americans ‘too fat for x-rays’
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Entries from July 2006The Posts You Asked ForGotta love that British humorPosted 07/28/06
The headline: Americans ‘too fat for x-rays’ (The link: Right here.) » Click to read... « The sad demise of PeaPodPosted 07/28/06
Anyone remember PeaPod? It was one of the first online grocery stores — well, sort of. The idea was that you could order online and a local PeaPod guy would do your shopping for you and deliver it to your door. It was an interesting concept, but it never caught on in a big way. » Click to read... « Why RSS is doomed to failurePosted 07/27/06
In my column this week for USA Today, I explain why the current form of RSS is behind the times, and why it will soon be obsolete. (I also offer a suggestion for how a successor will work.) » Click to read... « TiVo’s new research — a flaw in some logicPosted 07/26/06
According to a New York Times story, TiVo will begin selling data about its users. » Click to read... « Tara McCarthy, what are you up to?Posted 07/25/06
So I get this odd voice mail on my cell phone the other day: » Click to read... « Power supplies: a law we needPosted 07/25/06
There oughta be a law. Makers of power supplies — the ubiquitous transformers that charge cell phones, cameras, electric screwdrivers, toothbrushes, or what have you — should be required to either A) clearly label the device they belong to, B) make them a light enough color that black ink is visible, or C) include a [...] » Click to read... « What is it, Lassie?Posted 07/24/06
Timmy’s fallen into the well! (No, really.) » Click to read... « Old cell phones as emergency backupsPosted 07/22/06
I had once heard that any cell phone, even if it’s no longer connected with any active account, can still call 911 (assuming it can get a signal). » Click to read... « The President and stem cells: some factsPosted 07/19/06
In his first veto as President, George Bush refused to allow a bill to become law that would loosen restrictions on stem-cell research. » Click to read... « Congress and stem cells: a questionPosted 07/19/06
So President Bush will be vetoing a bill that would remove some restrictions on stem-cell research in the U.S. The bill does not have enough supporter to override said veto — in other words, there are a good number of Congressmen and -women opposed to stem-cell research. » Click to read... « Taco Bell expands its marketPosted 07/19/06
There may be only so many hours in the day, but — at least for Taco Bell — there’s always room for another meal. Healthcare providers, rejoice! (Photo credit to Jeff Sturgeon.) » Click to read... « Insert headline herePosted 07/17/06
This is the best headline they could come up with? » Click to read... « OMG! The President cursed!!!Posted 07/17/06
I cannot believe the play that this is getting. President Bush, while talking to British PM Tony Blair, cursed. He said “shit,” as in, ”They need to get Hezbollah to stop doing this shit.” » Click to read... « Why reporters trust no onePosted 07/14/06
‘Cause even in the middle of a major fire, people still like to pull this kinda stuff (in this case, on KTVU in the San Francisco Bay area): If you feel like seeing the whole thing, Mr. “Litoris” appears several minutes into the story. » Click to read... « Stuff it, KofiPosted 07/13/06
Incredible. Lebanese, er, Hezbollah terrorists cross into Israel and kill and kidnap Israeli soldiers. Israel responds as any nation would: by demanding the return of their kidnapped citizens. Hezbollah refuses, and continues random attacks on civilians, launching rockets into Israeli towns, pell-mell. » Click to read... « Nielsen: Apples, oranges, what’s the diff?Posted 07/13/06
“Nielsen: Podcasts More Popular than Blogging” reads the headline at Podcasting News. » Click to read... « Alas, science doesn’t glowPosted 07/13/06
It doesn’t make for much of a cover shot, but if one of us ever does manage to change the world, it’ll start with a puzzled glance at a computer screen, or a raised eyebrow while looking at a piece of paper. Instead of getting noisier, everything will get a lot quieter. » Click to read... « OuchPosted 07/12/06
It’s hard to beat people in the Middle East when it comes to threats. » Click to read... « |