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Author: Philip Cain
Ninja Master of the Series of Tubes, musician, audio engineer and geek. More about Philip...
Twitter kills blogging
The advent of Twitter and Facebook microblogging has really put a block on my blogging consistency. Especially Twitter: if I can’t say what I need to say in under 160 characters, is it really worth saying? And so the blog goes untouched and unnoticed. And that is even as I hardly have any excuse, now… Continue reading Twitter kills blogging
iPhone 3G Battery Life is Actually Good Now
When I first got my iPhone 3G, battery life was pathetic. I’d have to recharge the dang thing before I even got home from work. The 2.1 software update promised us better 3G reception, fewer dropped calls, but most importantly, “significantly better battery life for most users”. I had my doubts, especially since the 2.0.2… Continue reading iPhone 3G Battery Life is Actually Good Now
Anti-Mosquito Propaganda
Mosquitoes bite. They bite hard. Well, really, “sting” is a more accurate description of what has caused me writhing agony these past few nights. “Writhing” is subjectively over-melodramatic, and that is quite the point. I hate mosquitoes. They have no business being in my house and they really have no purpose in the grand scheme… Continue reading Anti-Mosquito Propaganda
Some Thoughts on Copyright
Cory Doctorow, a co-editor of Boing Boing and a published author, has a little FAQ* over on his Overclocked book site. I’ve quoted it here and added a few things in bold, which really make this a great copyright liberation manifesto for the new digital millennium. After arguing with a friend about possible legislative reduction… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Copyright
iPhone 3G (update)
Okay, so I can’t describe how cool my new iPhone is. The only bad thing is that not all apps have a landscape keyboard, including the new WordPress app. Thus today’s post is super short.
iPhone 3G and me
You know, there’s really only one reason I can think why I shouldn’t get an iPhone 3G. Our monthly rate would more than double, because right now we’ve got a cheap voice-only plan on Sprint. There are some pressing reasons why both Jenny and I could “need” an iPhone 3G.: I’ve still never owned a… Continue reading iPhone 3G and me
Wednesday: The Ring of Kerry
(posted 1pm Irish Standard Time) We started the drive around the southwestern tip of Ireland, called the Ring of Kerry. Luckily, a little beach bar had open WiFi, so we’re trying to get our most recent photos uploaded pronto. Ireland ’08 Flickr set (being updated as I type) London ’08 Flickr set (in case you… Continue reading Wednesday: The Ring of Kerry
British English and other Oddities
I’m starting to think that learning French for our Paris portion of the trip will be easier than communicating with the locals in London and Dublin. Did you know a pint of Guinness is often called an Arthurs? British English: It’s a balmy 21 outside. Grab your chum, get some wonga from the hole in… Continue reading British English and other Oddities
Phoenix landing on Mars – Live on NASA TV
Don’t miss the Phoenix landing today (May 25) at 3pm Arizona time (6pm EDT). NASA is broadcasting it live on their NASA TV site, and I’m sure the cable news channels will be covering it. The Phoenix is attempting to land in the northern part of Mars (relative to Earth, think northern Canada). It is… Continue reading Phoenix landing on Mars – Live on NASA TV