November 15th, 2004
Slashdot tackles art tips for programmers. Designers everywhere suffer myocardial infarction. (Fear not—many of the responses on that thread offer the following sound advice: Unless you’re willing to invest a large amount of time making graphic design a part of your skillset, you’re probably better off just hiring an artist for your project. They (often) work cheap, and (usually) produce great work. There are a few solid tips for the dabbler, as well, such as “be consistent”, “pick a few styles”, “learn about fonts”, “avoid clip art”.)
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November 15th, 2004
Prentiss rounds up all this podcasting hoo-hah in a convenient summary format.
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November 15th, 2004
OK, so Erin and I aren’t the only ones who think KPRC’s “weather dog” (“Radar”) was a stupid idea. KTRK now has one too, but, see, their weather dog (“Doppler”) is … a Chia pet. Oooh, SNAP! [via Metroblogging Houston]
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November 15th, 2004
Tell me a secret, something you haven’t told anyone else. Make me special again, I want to write. But I don’t have the guts. Instead, “How are you doing?”
Excerpt, Re: (no subject)
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November 15th, 2004
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November 15th, 2004
Darryl points out some hard data for us radio-haters. And lo and behold, crapulent KRBE plays “Over and over” by Nelly … over and over (every two hours and six minutes). KTBZ plays its favorite songs once every 3½ hours—marginally better. Believe me, KFOG’s 26-plays-a-day maximum is looking pretty good right about now.
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November 15th, 2004
Whoa. (MPG link)
(The reason you don’t see stuff like that here in the States is that some moron would sue Citroën for false advertising.)
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