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Okay, maybe this is old news, but here in Virbland, we're rather impressed. Things get really crazy about half way thru.
The helicopters paint lines on the sky, struggling to control the fire. Serious whoa. (via JPG)
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Last week AT&T screwed up by prematurely posting a graphic that stated "free Wi-Fi access for iPhone customers". It was later taken down and we were told the option is coming, but not just yet. Now they've done it again. Looks like they might have let the cat out of the bag on this one...
"New Yorker and Polaroid appreciator, Joe Howansky, has started a project to commemorate the soon-to-be-extinct Polaroid film, while simultaneously connecting with strangers through the medium."
As part of my fledgeling career in espionage, I present you with the next chapter in how you, too, can become a better spy.
What would happen if I traveled back in time and prevented Robert Zemeckis' mother from giving birth? Then maybe hijacked the Back To The Future screenplay and turned it into a musical? If it didn't immediately cause a paradox that destroyed the entire universe, I'm sure my musical production would have gone down a little something like this.
May 8, 2008
In just over a week, the 2008 HOW Design Conference will descend upon Boston's Back Bay. Despite Simmy and I won't be in attendance, we do work, play and/or live only a few blocks from where all festivities will be held...
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For further insight into Bob Dylan's brain, go here. [via Kottke]
5 kitties need homes. 4 cute. 1 ugly.
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The rumors were true. AT&T has finally wrapped free Wi-Fi access into all iPhone service plans. There's over 17,000 hotspots nationwide, many of which are located inside the little coffee shop chain called Starbucks. If there are any airports on that list, you can color me happy.
On Friday, May 16th @ 6PM, Apple will unveil Boston's flagship store. Not only the first, but the world's largest. All, only a few blocks from where I sit. Oh, temptation.
AKA: Why I love small articles about how much marketers love small social networks. Tis music to my small social networking ears.
Is it a planetary nebula? Maybe gaseous fragments surrounding a dying star? Nope. Better. Researchers discover massive asshole in the blogosphere. Doyle Redland reporting. [via Kottke]
Three thousand thirty eight photos, three days, one sweet video.
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Some interesting NYC tidbits I came across this weekend:
* Could the secret behind a great slice be found in the city's water supply?
* When public works meet pixels, you get awesomeness.
* New Yorkers' love/hate relationship with the outdoors. "And you thought you had problems."
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