December 2008
17 posts
“Consider this possibility: Our governments (this is, by the way, a concern in...”
– One passage from a highly quotable entry by Eric Karjaluoto. I keep waffling on how I feel about the proposed auto industry “bailout” but, I have to say, I think Eric’s on to something.
“As a business person, I think I completely understand Apple’s decision—not being...”
– Rob Griffiths, Macworld.com (via Gruber)
Civic Literacy Test →
87.88% (29 of 33 correct). Whew, that’s a relief.
(via marco from lfarm)
“[W]e’re not just talking about giving Internet to a bunch of free-loaders;...”
– Bush (Administration) Condemns Free National Wi-Fi
The Sketchbook Project →
Art House sends out sketchbooks to interested individuals. They then collect the various artistic results for a 6 city tour of galleries and museums.
“The goal of the exhibition is to encourage anyone to create artwork and build a collective of sketchbooks made by artists from all over the world.”
Yes, please. $18 to sign up.
(Sketchbooks must be postmarked to us by February 15th,...
“For years, tech critics like me have occasionally endured abuse from the Cult of...”
– David Pogue
“I’m going to answer this question about the beard. I think it was a mistake for...”
– Barack Obama on the subject of Bill Richardson’s beard.
Photography, and the Tolerance for Courageous... →
Just a friendly reminder; the best way to get great at something is to turn that something into a habit. And don’t be afraid to lie on the sidewalk, if that’s what it takes. Thx, Merlin.