October 2007
September 2007
Is Great Happiness Too Much of a Good Thing? →
I think there’s a lot of truth in this.
WatchThe Feist 1-2-3-4 video from the new iPod Nano commercial. Awesome.
marclafountain: Chez Max was too busy to seat us, so we’re having another great meal at Dd 33 Asian Bistro. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
WatchPreview of Mad Men’s Episode 13, Indian Summer.
The Night The TVs Go Out →
It’s amazing that there are still 70 million analog antenna users out there. This will be a rough transition.
marclafountain: Just had a tasty meal at Cous Cous on a lovely night. Glad the weekend is here! (via Twitter / marclafountain)
Knight Rider Coming Back to TV →
Well, if Battlestar and Bionic Woman can do it, why not KITT? Wonder if there will be a Hasselhoff cameo.
Fake Steve Jobs Feels iPhone Upgraders' Pain →
marclafountain: The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on the iPhone is da bomb. Just bought the new James Blunt album and it downloaded to my phone in two minutes. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
marclafountain: Installing the iPhone 1.1.1 Update failed and I’m now having to do a full restore. Ugh. And, I hadn’t unlocked it or hacked it in any way. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
marclafountain: As a kid, going to the Fair ranked right up there with presents on Christmas morning. Now, it holds no magic for me at all. Wish it still did. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
They've Got Experience, Money -- Now They Want a... →
Slattery Does Double Duty, with Regular Gigs on... →
A Second Round for 'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm →
Mad Men is one of the best shows on TV right now.
"Dexter" in Killer Form for Second Season →
Yay!
marclafountain: Am very sad for all the Cap One folks in Richmond who have been laid-off this week. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
Second Life Gets Fitted With Armani →
I wonder what the New Black in Second Life will be?
marclafountain: Finally got Mozy.com working for online backup and like it. Tried Mint.com for personal finance and just don’t see what the big deal is. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
A Farmer Outstanding In His Field -- Maze Making →
I love mazes. WSJ.com subscription required.
Apple Stores: How Crowded Are They? →
Based on the store here in Richmond and visits to Apple Stores in other cities, I would say they’re pretty darn crowded.
Point and Click Journalism →
You report. We decide.
Starbucks to Serve Up iTunes →
But can you get it non-fat and decaf?
marclafountain: Finishing yummy dim sum with Chris and Ruth at Full Kee. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
marclafountain: Tried Cabo’s Corner Bistro for dinner last night and the scallops were awesome. Would go back. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
15 Things Apple Should Fix in iPhone 2.0 →
Amen. I would also add to the list: voice dialing for Bluetooth headsets, cut/copy/paste functionality, a universal Inbox for multiple email accounts, search functionality, and a Flash player.
A Stretch Too Far →
Why distorted flat-panel pictures are ruining TV shows and movies. WSJ.com subscription required (but hopefully not for long!). We turned off stretching on our TV to avoid exactly this issue.
marclafountain: We just had dinner at Millie’s. The trout was excellent! (via Twitter / marclafountain)
Woot Channels Steve Jobs With Witty Results →
marclafountain: Just finished responding to a Red Cross fire call. I smell like a chimney! (via Twitter / marclafountain)
NBC to Offer a Free Video Download Service →
The plot thickens. And, Mac users will continue to be unable to download NBC shows (at least through legal means).
Rupert Says Wall Street Journal May Soon Be Free →
Power to the people!
marclafountain: I’m impressed by the idea and interface of Mint.com. If only it would let me add an account! (via Twitter / marclafountain)
As Facebook Takes Off, MySpace Strikes Back →
This Fortune headline sounds very Star Wars-like. Perhaps they can even ad dialogue: “Facebook, I am your father.” “Nooo!!!”
Apple to Nearly Double iPhone Production →
Wow, that $200 price cut must be moving a lot of product.
Have Couch, Will travel →
Couch surfing is a pretty cool idea.
marclafountain: The weather is so beautiful right now. I had forgotten how enjoyable Fall can be. (via Twitter / marclafountain)
The :-) turns 25 →
I actually saw a different article about this earlier this year. But, I love the emoticon too much not to link to this piece. :-)
New York Times to Stop Charging for Web Content →
Yay! Now we just need Rupert to take down the walls around the Wall Street Journal!
Men Less Likely than Women to Wash Hands After... →
Did we really need a formal study in order to know this?
Got Crocs? Watch the Escalator →
If the sheer ugliness of Crocs isn’t enough to stop you from wearing them, this story will do the trick.
