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TUE FEB 29 00 A quick reminder that tomorrow is the first of the month. You'll have good luck all month if the first words you utter are "rabbit rabbit" - especially if you are a March baby! If you read this too late, well then, simple say "tibbar tibbar" before you fall asleep.More... 22:08 I absolutely forbid you to admire Jason's new t today! I'm fit to be tied! I ordered the same damn shirt last week but this whole "Canada is another country" thing seems to delay delivery. I've asked him to take it off, but alas, he won't take my swanky "Cosmo Girl" shirt in exchange. 15:30 But what if I don't want an extra day? For future reference, I'll only acknowledge leap years when the additional day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. 11:08 Biscuit? (Just over 1 MB). Inspired by megnut. 08:41 |
It's the 31st Montréal International ESP Psychic Expo this weekend. Any takers? What I do want, especially nos. 1 & 5. |
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MON FEB 28 00 I woke up in the middle of the night completely pissed that my wallet had been stolen. I wasn't looking forward to a morning of running around, canceling my credit cards, arranging for replacement ID - the works. But it was just a dream. Very vivid, but a dream not the less. I hate those close to reality dreams that adhere themselves to your psyche. Of course, I should have realized that something was up when D pulled out an enourmous gun and started shooting at the retreating thieves. Have you seen Pitch Black yet? If you haven't and you are thinking of going don't read the following. So, what do you think? Did he or didn't he? D thought the former and I, the latter. Some people have been thinking about this to greater length. 10:47 |
Claire and I always had a good giggle over Vows - though this is rather frightening [clown warning]. Other than the divine theme tune, the names in Dr. Who really are quite brilliant. I want to be Catellan Spandrel when I grow up. I haven't seen enough of the Paul McGann episodes but I would say that he's the sexiest. Tom Baker gives me the willies (though the fab seventies fashions are spectacular), Peter Davison is the "boy next door" and Sylester McCoy is just plain goofy. The Sims Sadistic Family Photo Album [via gammatron] |
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SUN FEB 27 00 HTMHell: Breeding Better Sites by Jeffrey Zeldman "Sometimes the best design wins; often, the most conservative design wins. The rejected comps go into a kind of limbo, and the winner, which previously had been parented solely by the designer, begins to receive massive infusions of the client's DNA. (The client calls this process "changes.") Depending on the designer-client relationship and the wisdom of the client's ideas, the chosen design may change slightly, or it may go through so many revisions that its own mother wouldn't recognize it." Amen! 22:05  NoWebPatents.org has joined the boycott of Amazon.com and is estimating the cost to Amazon. You can sign up for the boycott and add your spending to the total. The goal is to encourage Amazon.com to put these critical patents into the public domain by translating the outrage into their financial loss.13:54 There is something so strangely compelling about the Office People over at Sixfoot6 And what's all this silliness with the Girlfriend Remote with the two mute buttons? This would 11:50 I tried to ignore an email that slid in late Friday night with a brilliant idea for a time sensitive site. I had promised myself that I wouldn't spend anytime in front of the computer yesterday. Did that happen? Yesterday was gobbled up by a round-robin event of "Insta-site" creation. By the end I had been dubbed G.I. Jezebel. Great ideas are wonderful things but they leave me knackered! Stay tuned. You'll be the first to know. [update: We're live!] The Web Standards Project, along with ProjetCool and its related sites, forums, and mailing lists, are back online after 55 hours of downtime. Here's the poop from Glenn. 10:09 |
We don't have a door bell, and yet, whenever a door bell chimes on TV, the dogs bark. Why is that? Of course, when the buzzer sounds they understand that hot, tasty food is mere moments away. Welcome mikel! Things you won't see in my spring wardrobe. Especially the 4th image down! I'm not going to rise to the bait Mr. Smarty Pants! Ds having problems with his Sims "I put individual bathrooms in every bedroom and they still pee on the floor." Well, quite frankly, I would pee on the floor too if all those hideous floor coverings were my only options. It's a perfect rendering of my idea of suburban American colonial hell. |
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SAT FEB 26 00 Malcolm's book has just come out. The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference contains Are You a Connector - connectors "are the kinds of people who know everyone". Your scoring of the list of 250 surnames determines how social you are. This one separates the men from the boys. The rest of Tipping Point looks to be as equally interesting. From the flyleaf: In The Tipping Point, Gladwell introduces us to the particular personality types who are natural pollinators of new ideas and trends, the people who create the phenomenon of word of mouth. He analyzes fashion trends, smoking, children's television, direct mail and the early days of the American Revolution for clues about making ideas infectious, and visits a religious commune, a successful high-tech company, and one of the world's greatest salesmen to show how to start and sustain social epidemics. It would be interesting to try and determine the connectors within the web world or identify an individual to replace Kevin Bacon in "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon". 01:12 |
Speaking of connectors, what about Six Degrees? Does anyone take it seriously or is it cocktail party fodder? At some point last year, I received a request for an "acquaintance" contact. A couple of weeks ago I saw this same individual on national television and sent a humourous email about the appearance. Did I receive a response? Perhaps it's time to pull the plug like Carl. <raspberry> |
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FRI FEB 25 00 I just received the following message (pass it along): "At 9:38 pm PST, on Wednesday, Project Cool, one of the leading sites for web developers, and all sites associated with it (The Web Standards Project, for example) went off the air. We still don't know why. But it wasn't hackers." Full message... 13:38 The National Post has a spread on Jennifer Lopez's remarkable spread at the Grammy's. It's quite the dress. One wouldn't want to sneeze or make one false move for fear of delaminating whatever hidden marvels are holding the whole thing together. 11:20 Grrrrrr! I've just been spammed by a live human being. A telemarketer representing BulkRegister called to give a brief sales pitch and dictate their URL. Bulk Register appears, at first glance, to be a competitor of Network Solutions though I am skeptical. They didn't happen to mention the $79 membership fee. I was too stunned to hang up. I don't even what to begin thinking about how they got my number. Stats of a different nature... jezebel 61 2898 hr 00 min 47 hr 30 min 30.2 sec Your group info: You do not currently belong to a group. Your rank: (based on current workunits received) Your rank out of 1752458 total users is: 236198th place. The total number of users who have this rank: 2809 You have completed more work units than 86.362% of our users Sadly I don't think I'm going to move up in the pack considering that there are 2809 people in the pool with me. Those above are probably clocking screaming amounts of data with their super computers. What I need is a group! Is there a webloggers SETI@home clan that will adopt me? 09:15 |
Parody Part 4: Weblog Universe Collapses (snicker) If you haven't read parts 1, 2 & 3, scroll down to yesterday before you attempt this risky maneuver. I've just realized that the latest turquoisey/orange (pronounced au-ronge) design tweaks have engendered a certain HoJo je ne sais quoi. Swoon definitely gives the best horoscopes: Give yourself over to creative impulses. You're an artistic force to be reckoned with because you put your impeccably tasteful signature twist on others' ideas. Improving on traditional notions and themes is your strength today. Someone who says you must see or do something is right on the money. You'll be glad you did. I wonder if this is the added leverage I need with the developers? For the "world can be divided into two kinds of people" files: There are those who clean up before the cleaning person comes and those who don't. Those of you who don't, know who you are. |
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THU FEB 24 00 So, it's a little bit milder here today and I grabbed a lighter sweater out of the bureau. It's one of the six I bought last summer when Marks & Spencer had their "we're pulling out of Canada sale". Does it look familiar? Who knows where inspiration can come from. 14:35 Working from home has reduced my daily interactions with others who know the foibles of my eating habits. The guy at Lucky's Juice Joint who could judge whether I needed a Green Monster, a Royal Flush or a Ginseng Ginger Snap from the saturation of the dark circles under my eyes or the bilious tone of my skin. The Mmmuffin lady who would have my two large teas and low fat berry muffin ready by the time I reached the register. Well, whenever I feel nostalgic all I need to do is head over to the Dairy Queen on Saint-Catherines. The good news is that they have come out of their winter hibernation. The bad news is that I am their "best customer". I was greeted very heartily by the owner who shook my hand, gave me a free double-dipped cone and a snappy whistle. An invitation to a party in Toronto for fellow high school alum, closed with the following: NOTICE: This e-mail is confidential, privileged and intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. Any other person is strictly prohibited from disclosing, distributing or reproducing it. If you have received this e-mail by error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete all copies. AVIS: Le contenu de ce message est confidentiel, protégé par le secret professionnel et à l'usage exclusif du destinataire. Toute autre personne est avisée qu'il lui est strictement interdit de le diffuser, distribuer ou reproduire. Si vous avez reçu ce message par erreur, avisez-nous immédiatement par téléphone et effacez toute copie. Do you think a good time will be had by all? 10:46 |
Judith has found the swankiest lap top bag. I am pea green with envy. You have to read the following in the correct order: Federal Regulators Close Down the Bradlands Enigmatic Yet "Popular" Weblogger Escapes, Vows Revenge Suicide-Love-Pact Rocks Weblog World On Tuesday Jish suggested "House of Harrumph!" for a line of merchandising. He didn't specify what would be going on within "Jolly Jish's Joint". Do we dare ask? |
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WED FEB 23 00 The inexplicable mysteries of referrer logs continue to confound me: "Bashar is a multi-dimensional being who speaks through channel Darryl Anka from what we perceive as the future." http://www.bashartapes.com 23:24 While I enjoy reading Talk, I have to say I hate the thin, New York Times Magazine-like paper. It's limp and seems to get even limper in the bathtub. At the same time, I've decided that reading Nylon is causing more angst that it's worth. So, I'm going to take the money that I would have spent on Nylon and buy a second copy of Talk. I'll glue the pages of the second copy into the first in the correct order for additional support. We'll see how long that lasts for. What's that line from The Mummy? When they first open the sarcophagus and Im-Ho-Tep pops out. "I've never seen a Mummy like that... he seems so juicy." Well, that comes to mind when I look at the MacOS X DP3 Aqua screen shots. 10:44 |
Those annoying television ads have their own web sites. So every six minutes, stop what you are doing and visit them. Bow Flex First State Quarters of the USA Collector's Map Tap Lights www.kungfumaster.com? |
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TUE FEB 22 00 The stuff that's not the stuff is getting far sexier. Chances are if you've bought something online, or heaven forbid by mail order, you will have had your item shipped, protected by any number of Fill-Air TM Air-Filled Packaging Cushions. So long to all those little green and white, static laden "peanuts" that would either disperse with evil rapidity or cling indefinitely to fingers and clothing. And what of their spun-cornstarch replacements? They afforded me the opportunity of feeling like I was doing my bit for the environment by flushing them down the loo. They were also the most Zen like of all packing materials, being of nothingness so to speak. Fill-AirTM are manufactured by the Sealed Air Corporation. Each one is lovingly created, on location, just for you. What would be the point of shipping, shipping packaging? I can't remember if the one I've saved comes from Amazon or not. If it did, do you think that if might contain Bezos exhaust? 12:49 Why is the THX audio test such an aural orgasm? And why do I expect the theme from Star Wars to follow? Must go to bed so that I can get up and have a good noodle around Kaliber.... Ooooo la la! 01:13 |
Those cornstarch "peanuts" are more commonly known as "Biodegradable Void Fill". How about "harrumph! biodegradable void fill"? |
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MON FEB 21 00 I played hooky this afternoon and finally went to see Topsy-Turvy. While my sister inherited the more acceptable opera gene, I was the beneficiary of the light operetta gene. As a result, I am a closet Gilbert & Sullivan fan. It was difficult to keep quiet when all I wanted to do was sing along with The Mikado - I don't think that I was the only one. Is it just me or does the Victorian proclivity for collecting knick knacks inspire claustrophobia? Jill writes: "d'you know what we forgot? a sommelier." I was thinking though, that we might want to skip the fluffer. 20:47 Ok, I'm going to generalize a wee bit on this one, so work with me. Let's say the following equation follows true: popularity * > fame+ > fortune+ > ? What comes after fortune? Well entourage of course! Where would any self respecting popular, famous and wealthy person be without an entourage? A conversation with Jill regarding our various adventures in hair colouring moved on to other things and she came up with a remarkable list of the key components of a respectable entourage. Will you be prepared to take care of the well being of the following? Dresser/Stylist (or are they one in the same?) Personal secretary Personal Shopper (stylist's assistant?) Manicurist Pedicurist Makeup-artist Hair Stylist Masseur Acupuncturist Yoga Guru Personal Trainer Chauffeur Housekeeper Gardener Pool/Cabana Boy Dietician/Chef Personal Security Information Technologist Did we forget anyone? 09:24 Last week was a very odd week bracketed by boxing and a trip to the Casino (you've just got to love the animated roulette wheel). And in between? Unexpected, major upheaval in the workplace. If nothing else, it has proven that I can deal with change a little better now than in the past (no tears and no hardship for the magic plastic - "when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping"). Perhaps it all has something to do with the full moon? 01:07 |
I was listening to (the best of) New Order yesterday at the gym. That particular CD had been my stalwart companion while blading around Central Park. I hadn't realized how patterned I had become to hearing certain songs at certain points of the loop, especially the wicked hill (Bizarre Love Triangle) in the north west corner of the park. + You fill in the link. I couldn't figure out where to begin... or where to end. Judith has kindly agreed to deliver the "swirlie" to Jeffrey after a handoff in Austin. |
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SUN FEB 20 00 Merde! I fell asleep twice on the sofa yesterday in front of the television, just a mere 10 minutes before the end of the show. I have no idea what happened to resolve the plot. 11:41 |
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SAT FEB 19 00 I was having a conversation with a friend yesterday who is very disenchanted with Montréal. I was championing the city, how wonderful it was, what a great quality of life when I finally realized that part of my conversation was a sham. While I may live here, I work remotely for an SF company and correspond daily with many friends via email and AIM. I had to finally utter.... "I live online". Brig talks about this far more eloquently. I would be remiss if I didn't direct you to Derek's Question. It's hard to believe that Photoshop is ten years old this month. I hate to think about how many of those years were spent without Layers. Clem tells me that the Canadian geese have been flying north along the Hudson all morning. I find this truly hard to believe considering it's -25C with the wind-chill and there's a pile of snow taller than I am in front of the building. 10:08 |
Everyone gets a pile of Joke mail, right? So why am I repurposing some of it? Simply because. Sex & the first letter of your name was obviously written by a fat head K who had it in for N. |
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FRI FEB 18 00 I just can't seem to win in the hair department. Last year's bleach festival wrought endless anxiety over regrowth, inelegant dark roots and heap load of damage. Life as brunette is proving to be equally as challenging. Thanks to a paternal gene, I find myself going radically grey at such a tender age. The situation has reversed itself and I now am endlessly anxious over regrowth and age multiplying, grey roots. Given enough time with my current part-in-the-middle "do", I'll begin to resemble Pepe le Pew. harrumph! was listed as #2 in the Best New Weblog category over at Bloat! - "The somewhat cutesy name isn't exactly my cup of tea, but luckily there is no cutesy slogan to go with it." I'm sure glad I didn't go with frenchpoodle.com. (You think I'm joking, don't you?) 15:53 So, who's willing to drive over to Jeffrey's house and give him a swirlie for me? Here I was, minding my own business, having a lovely evening when he had to go and say "rainman". Remote Automated INformation MANager Granted, I injected <whisper>AOL</whisper> into the conversation but use of the "R" word was the bridge too far... I've checked my sanity and the results are in: You are 38.1818181818182% insane. You are a little insane. I feel reassured. 01:05 |
The growing ram-a-lama-ding-dong lexicon I bought a JoyCam today. The whole ring pull thing is a bit odd but I quite like the image size. The I-Zone looks like a portable Neoprint sticker booth. (10 bonus points if you heard the high pitched "Neoprint" sticker voice in your head). |
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THU FEB 17 00 I don't know if anyone has warned Cam about August in New York yet. The problem isn't the overwhelming smell of decay as the summer heat bakes the city. The problem isn't that it's almost impossible to organise a meeting for a group over 4 as the smart ones have fled the city out to the Hamptons or Sag Harbour or Shelter Island. The problem? It seems that every therapist in New York vacates the city in mass migration for the month of August. It's a secret pact they make when the graduate from therapy school. But you don't have therapist? Well, you might not but I can guarantee you that a large percentage of those around you do. Everyone has a therapist in New York. |
Therapy, why am I thinking about therapy? I had a very odd dream last night. I need to piece together all the elements and see if I can determine a portent of doom. It wasn't quite like the Lemon Daughters but it was up there. Quick... the boss is coming! |
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WED FEB 16 00 Anyone heading out to SXSW might want to think about having a pocketful of business cards to swap. ebusiness-cards.com has some pretty swanky options. I'm just trying to figure out which one is the real me. Short on cash? From: studio1casting@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 12:16 AM "We have promotional modeling jobs in dept stores near you. $18.hr, no agency fee taken out. Know anyone interested in weekend work?" Let us know. This might be a way that I can make up the shortfall for not taking that job at Razorfish back in 96. D pointed out that if I'd taken the job we never would have met.... Hmm. (weighing alternatives) Millionare... D... Millionaire... D. Hey baby, you can't put a price on love! |
When did JAG get so damn mushy? I don't want to see lust among the ranks. I just want to see naughty men in uniforms getting spanked. |
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