“A subversive software patch that strips the futuristic metallic ’skin’ from Apple’s Sherlock II search engine is a hit with users who prefer the traditional Mac OS interface.” Here’s the patch.
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“Do you ever wonder where that paper money in your pocket has been, or where it will go next? This is the place to find out.. All you need to do is enter the denomination, series (year), and serial number of any US dollar bill, and your current USA zip code…”
I love working at XPLANE. This is just one of the reasons.
Finally listened to the Flaming Lips’ 4-CD album “Zaireeka” as it was supposed to be listened to. Somehow one of the Macs’ CD players ended up on random, though. Ha. Then it crashed. You must love the Lips. Get more Lips on Google.
“You’ve seen 50 cups’ ‘swoosh‘ logo collection, here are spirals from splorp: ìWhat is with the current profusion of swirly-whirly logotypes of late? Are they derived from the constant spin control that internet speed companies have to put on their multiple calculations? Or is it symbolizing the way technology drains away our time from family and the more important things in life?”
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I love working at XPLANE. This is just one of the reasons.
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“Pavement’s singer/guitarist Stephen Malkmus told a London audience on Saturday (11/20) that the show was the indie-rock band’s last. The band’s label, however, has not received a statement from the group.”
Columns and ‘Cool Tools’ from builder.com. ‘Cool Tools’ let you input your own info and will spit out decent JavaScripts for you to use for free. Nice.
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Cool. Select from the available options to have the simulator create a color image of your favorite planet or satellite.
“IVLA is a not-for-profit organization of educators, artists, and researchers dedicated to the principles of visual literacy. IVLA was formed for the purpose of providing education, instruction and training in modes of visual communication and the application through the concept of visual literacy to individuals, groups, organizations, and to the public in general.”
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A really great editorial on the differences between Macs and PCs — font sizes, screen resolutions, color differences, browser inconsistencies, etc… Make sure to read the ‘More details’ links.
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“A subversive software patch that strips the futuristic metallic ’skin’ from Apple’s Sherlock II search engine is a hit with users who prefer the traditional Mac OS interface.” Here’s the patch.
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