Green roof of doom

Wal-Mart is building a store inside Chicago city limits with a 67,000 square foot green roof. Unfortunately, Wal-Mart's plants do not absorb rainwater or prevent runoff. They only emit eeeevil. You've been warned. (via TH) | Continue reading


@grist.org | 18 years ago

GreenScanner

Have you ever been shopping and wanted to know how environmentally friendly a particular item actually is? Me too, and I have been meaning to propose that someone create the very database that GreenScanner has now developed. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 18 years ago

Global warming wedding-crashers?

I was thinking a bit more about a point David raised yesterday: While it's dandy that groups outside the fold of the mainstream environmental movement, from sportsmen to evangelicals, are expressing concern about global warming, how do we know wily conservatives won't be able to … | Continue reading


@grist.org | 18 years ago

We Hope This Goes Better Than the Whole Dot-Com Thing

Internet bigwigs are putting their money on cleantech Some people know a good investment when they see one: Steve “Founder of AOL” Case, Bill “Founder of Microsoft and Stoopid Rich” Gates, and John “Early Investor in Amazon and Google” Doerr. Now they’re seeing in green technolog … | Continue reading


@grist.org | 18 years ago

Handling large files while avoiding memory shortages in PHP

I've recently had to create a generic text data file uploader in PHP (namely to import tab-delimited fields into a database). After experiencing a few problems related to memory issues, I came up with a solution that might be of interest to some people. Here it is. The idea is to … | Continue reading


@patrickbrosset.com | 19 years ago

Le mystère des marges CSS

Eric Meyer, figure du CSS, sur son site complexspiral reprend tous les détails techniques du comportement des marges en CSS. Sujet souvent obscur qui après cet article devient limpide! À lire absolument pour tous ceux qui ne comprennent pas pourquoi les marges disparaissent subit … | Continue reading


@patrickbrosset.com | 19 years ago

Faire des photos macro avec une boite de Pringles

Toujours voulu faire des photos macros? Jamais eu l'argent pour acheter l'objectif? Cette entrée blog donne une recette DIY (do it yourself) economo-pringlo-dangereuse-mais-bien-coolos pour arriver à de superbes resultats. L'idée est bien trouvée en tout cas! A voir! La photo ci- … | Continue reading


@patrickbrosset.com | 19 years ago

MyDBO, Generateur de code PHP

MyDBO est pour tous les développeurs PHP/MySQL qui en ont marre de faire et refaire les mêmes fonctions ajout/édition/liste/... sur leurs bases de données pour chaque nouveau site ou application web. Cette application a été créée en PHP, est gratuite, et s'installe très facilemen … | Continue reading


@patrickbrosset.com | 19 years ago

What Made Ed Bearss a Rock Star of Civil War History

On any battlefield, he struck the mystic chords of memory | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 19 years ago

A Sculptor's Provocative Memorial Acknowledges the High Cost of Conflict

Paul Thek's haunting sculpture looks beyond the pomp of traditional battle memorials | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 19 years ago

Artificial Intelligence

That grand, spacious (and long ignored) branch of computing that I never really found a reason to graduate in (big mistake I only realized 30 years later) and that, these days, deals not just with thinking machines (so-called “hard” AI), but mostly with enhancing the usefulness o … | Continue reading


@taoofmac.com | 21 years ago

The Cardiganed Fred Rogers Was Every Kid's Cozy Comfort Zone

A red sweater in the Smithsonian collections was the trademark of kindness and caring in the indelible 'Mr. Rogers Neighborhood' | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 21 years ago

NetNewsWire as a platform

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@manton.org | 22 years ago

Spirited Away to get new theatrical release

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@manton.org | 22 years ago

Herodotus

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@tbray.org | 22 years ago

Google UI

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@manton.org | 22 years ago

scriptingNews format to RSS

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@manton.org | 22 years ago

RDP

The Remote Desktop Protocol, which has a long and colorful history. I much prefer it over VNC due to its vastly superior performance and extra features. H.264/AVC Acceleration up to 60 fps (The Short Version) On Windows 10/Server 2016 and above, you can enable nearly 60fps connec … | Continue reading


@taoofmac.com | 22 years ago

Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake)

What makes Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican cake) so special? The secret is that this cake is incredibly delicate in texture and sinfully delicious. The post Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) appeared first on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake)

What makes Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) so special? The secret is that this cake is incredibly delicate in texture and sinfully delicious. | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake)

What makes Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican cake) so special? The secret is that this cake is incredibly delicate in texture and sinfully delicious. The post Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) appeared first on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake)

What makes Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican cake) so special? The secret is that this cake is incredibly delicate in texture and sinfully delicious. The post Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) appeared first on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink)

Morir Soñando (milk and orange juice drink), a marvelous beverage that should be the official drink of the Dominican summer. It's a very easy recipe too, you could be enjoying this in no time! The post Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink) appeared first on Dominican Cookin … | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink)

Morir Soñando (milk and orange juice drink), a marvelous beverage that should be the official drink of the Dominican summer. It's a very easy recipe too, you could be enjoying this in no time! | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink)

Morir Soñando (milk and orange juice drink), a marvelous beverage that should be the official drink of the Dominican summer. It's a very easy recipe too, you could be enjoying this in no time! The post Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink) appeared first on Dominican Cookin … | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 22 years ago

Hotline

One of the oldest file sharing programs on the Net, Hotline is still in use today, and I recently had the opportunity to confirm that. Even though the parent company (who originally intended to sell the product as a BBS/collaboration tool) seems to have gone under, there has been … | Continue reading


@taoofmac.com | 22 years ago

Mangú (Dominican Mashed Plantains)

Mangú, or Dominican mashed plantains, is one of Dominicans' most beloved dishes, the base of "Los Tres Golpes", the most complete and complex breakfast of our gastronomy. And if you are wondering how to make mangú that delights every Dominican, here are my secrets. The post Mangú … | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 23 years ago

Mangú (Dominican Mashed Plantains)

Mangú is the best known and most representative dish of the Dominican breakfast, a flavorful, rich dish that you should most certainly try. | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 23 years ago

FMB-21 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) I knew it all along. George W. is a robot. . . . . . . Random linkage . . . . . . | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-20 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) This site: http://www.badassmofo.com/ is pretty damn funny. I think I'll add it to … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-19 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Crispy M&M's suck. Anyone who says otherwise is a.. um... a poop head. . . . . . . … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-18 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Email from my grandma | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-17 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Hi Brooke. . . . . . . I bought this book today. Mostly for the drawings, but the text … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-16 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) HOHOHO! Merry Christmas! Here are a bunch of Christmas links for you today: This is a t … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-15 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) So What if it's Christmas eve???????? HOW COME NO ONE IS UPDATING THEIR WEBPAGES!?? … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-14 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) The real story on how the internet was created . . . . . . Hrm... maybe I should start … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-13 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) The rental car is nice. It's not nice as in nice and fancy, but it's nice as in … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-12 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Ugh. I got my car back Sunday night. Two kids (16 year old girl and 14 year old boy) st … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-11 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Well, nothing new to say about my car. It's still gone. But in other news, I decide … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-10 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) One little piece of broken glass. It's broken in little pieces, but still held toge … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-9 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Wacky site of the day: Stop Alien Abductions . . . . . . Hey- my company just got new f … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-8 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Snow! And lots of it! I would say that we have about 4-6 inches now right now in the su … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-7 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Big. Lights. Earth. Check out this cool picture sent to me via email tonight. Warning t … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-6 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Ok, sit..... roll over.... now go fetch! Gooood boy. A story about a man, his best frie … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-5 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Wow. It's not every day that your hear about a man raising from the dead. . . . . . … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-4 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) St. Louis people don't bother using blinkers on the road. I don't know why they … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-3 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) Last week I took a trip out to Las Vegas to climb in Red Rocks park. I took some pictur … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago

FMB-2 (From GMDC)

(This post is from my old, old, super old site. My views have changed over the years, hopefully my writing has improved, and there is now more than a handful of folks reading my site. Enjoy.) McDonald's is offering new types of chicken now in their stores nation wide. Don … | Continue reading


@shapeof.com | 24 years ago