Monthly Archives: November 2005

GMail, Lifehacker, 43 Folders

I have 2 confessions that I think are related.
1. I’m starting to get bored with the web lately.
Turns out it’s not the web’s fault. (Who can stay mad at that cute webby guy for long?) So um…yeah. I’m a little behind. I have an excuse (a lame one of course). Unless something [...]

Google knows best?

Looks like Google underestimated demand. Glad I got in there before they closed the gate.
Google was providing free web-traffic analysis based on Urchin (a company they bought a while back). All you have to do is implant a small bit of code into your web pages and -poof- instant stats.
Except demand was so [...]

Are media ‘leaks’ harmful?

No no, I’m not talking about the CIA. Product leaks. Are they really harmful? For example, does it really hurt Nikon that the specs of the D200 are posted online weeks before it’s available? Or is it all just a PR stunt? Are cease and desist letters all part of the act? Since a letter [...]

Fighter jet and trucks

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, allow me to introduce you to the GMC Saab 9-7. (Just don’t tell Bob Lutz that you know it’s a Yukon underneath!) If you read Lutz’s writing on the Saab, you’ll see some of why I american cars don’t appeal to me. [...]

iPod 5g case

Assume that as a video device this will spend more time in the hand than in the pocket.
- Thin! A screen protector is a must, but using something like 3m clear plastic would be preferred over sewing something into the case.
- RadTech uses some kind of microfiber material for their iPod sleeves. It [...]