Don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind’s blowin’.
So people often complain about Windows-based operating systems using “OK” dialogue boxes far too often. For example, you change a preference in one window, then click “OK.” You close that window and then click “OK” again to confirm your additional changes.
Why is then, that Vista removed a confirmation dialogue from the Shut Down menus? OS X has them, and they make sense there. It’s great when companies take queues from their customers’ complaints, but they should think about it a little!
Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans
Of course, The Onion is a satirical news source (in case you didn’t all ready know that).
I thought I would start a regular good deed of donating blood. It seems like an easy thing to do, and something that is much needed. Now, I see why - it turns out the list of items that preclude one from donating is quite long. This list obviously includes cancer, which includes melanoma. I can’t donate for ten years following the discovery of my melanoma. Looks like I’ll need to find another way to save the world. The good news is that they still gave me a t-shirt, soda, and Oreos.
Wallace is absolutely fascinated by stretchy pony tail holders. Unfortunately for Dana and I, he’s also quite intelligent. He’s figured out where Dana keeps her pony tail holders, and has also figured out how to open the drawer. Evidence below:
This drawer was definitely closed. He’s also smart enough to move anything out of the way when it blocks the drawer. It’s been a fun day of testing the little rat’s smarts!
Not that I have time to post much these days anyway, but we’re off camping this week, leaving tomorrow. Things will be even quieter here. In the meantime, here are a few pieces I hope to finish reading while we’re disconnected:
I caught a nice sunset this past week. Check out the larger photo over at vassego.com, or at Flickr.
Seeing as Labor Day is nearly upon us, the news of Apple being sued by its employees for violating California employment laws, caught my eye.
It’s unfortunate that many of the commenters display animosity against the individual whom filed the suit against Apple. Just because a job is demanding, does not mean that a company should expect to not compensate those individuals for their high hours. It seems to me that companies should value these employees more, and compensate them justly for the high expectations that they must meet.
I’ll be keeping my eye on this one.
Sigur Ros recently played a magnificent concert at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Current.tv is kind enough to have the entire performance on their site. You can view the performance below.
I want more, more, mmmooorrre…
In a surprising move that bucks the recent trend of airlines charging for expected conveniences and removing services, I have to give Kudos to you, Delta, for adding wi-fi. While they are charging a little much for the service, it’s a step in the right direction. CorrectionI read the price wrong before, $9.95 for flights under 3 hours is great.
It would be great if they would add power adapters in their seats as well, although, I’m not sure if this would put too much strain on the power draw of the plane.
In 2004 MoveOn.org sponsored an advertising contest, Bush in 30 seconds, in which they solicited advertisements from average-joes and then paid for the best ad to to run on TV. Below is one of my favorites from this contest. You can view the top-placed ads at MoveOn.org.
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