Archives for: March 2009
Why I dislike rebates #60
In the post from a few weeks ago, I commented on why I dislike mail-in rebates. The cheque for the rebate that sparked the comment arrived in the other day, two and a half months after sending in the form. Now I have another item to add to the list:… more »
Making music out of YouTube
This is quite impressive. Someone with a significant amount of free time has trawled YouTube, picking up videos of people jamming in their basements, instructional segments, practice sessions, music recitals and miscellaneous audio hackery, and has… more »
How about them apples?
There's a distinct logic -- and irony -- in a comment from a British IT outsourcer:
“In the IT industry women earn a massive 23 per cent less than male counterparts, despite being equally capable,” says Craig-Wood. “IT companies should conduct a quick… more »
Man Cold
I wonder quite how unsympathetic EMS would be with me right now if I gave them a call.
(Via Warren Kinsella) more »
The effect of sub-oceanic terrain on sea level
I realised that the gravity of the moon causes sea level to change (y'know, tides and all that) but I didn't know that underwater geography would have a similar effect.
Nifty.
(Via Kottke) more »
The hazard of filing based on keywords
Take a look at the photo below. Try to make sense of the category written on the front cover.
It took me a bit longer to figure out than I care to admit. more »
