Archive for December 2008
the 2008 that was
it’s a meme-quiz, instead of a “real” post!
links for 2008-12-31
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"Once one understands that a text message travels wirelessly as a stowaway within a control channel, one sees the carriers’ pricing plans in an entirely new light." Also explains why text messages have to be short. Also: bastards! I continue to have serious hate for the telcoms.
links for 2008-12-30
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Alas: "But the sophisticated windows and heat-exchange ventilation systems needed to make passive houses work properly are not readily available in the United States. So the construction of passive houses in the United States, at least initially, is likely to entail a higher price differential."
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these also work for Timberland Regional Library!
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sounds nomnomnom. I could really stand to get a slow cooker.
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"The ginormous cat’s sole purpose in life is to eat children (and adults, some say) that do not get a new piece of clothing before Christmas." whoa. that is some craaaaazy folklore.
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"Keeping money under the mattress is tempting at times, but I’ll stick with the TwinStar Credit Union." How lovely. (25+ year member, talks about his mom's experiences during the depression.)(tags: creditunion)
links for 2008-12-26
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I need to do this.
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with cream, pancetta & cheese!
links for 2008-12-24
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Looks like it gives a lot of design flexibility.
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more awesome lego-ness, altho with a creepy edge this time.
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o.m.g…lego robot that bowls perfect game of wii bowling. I think my head just exploded. (plus: dig the books holding it down. nerdtacular!)
