Refenestration Daily.
My brother Adrian passed along this one. HumanClock.com features the current time, but the display is made up of people holding signs with that minute’s time. So, that’s right — there’re 60 * 24 pictures in their database of people holding up signs. Actually, there’re more pictures than that, since they insert new pics into the rotation from time to time.
Be sure to also check out the FAQ. My favorite part is how the guy beats-around-the-bush in trying to explain the significance of “4:20”.
Via WebWord Usability, I discovered Bad Designs. The site features bad designs of everyday objects, such as auto ceiling lights where the front ceiling-light is push-on/push-off but the rear ceiling-light is operated by a dashboard switch.
There’s also a Bad Designs mailing list, which is sent out each time the site is updated. (Of course, WebWord also has a mailing list, which is how I found out about Bad Designs in the first place)
Cool, the Back to the Future Trilogy will be released on DVD on Dec 17th.
The DVDs will be presented in 16x9 enhanced wide screen with both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS and feature: Audio Commentary with Actor Michael J. Fox, Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer & Screenwriter Bob Gale, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, The Hoverboard Test, "The Making-Of Back To The Future" Featurette, "Animated Anecdotes" - 150 facts and trivia viewable as you watch the film, Production Archive, and other bits. Nice.
Dr. Robert Epstein theorizes that two people, given a certain level compatibility and physical attraction, can learn to love each other. And, he’s put himself into the experiment:
What does he know that we don’t? Epstein, the editor in chief of Psychology Today, recently published an editorial in the magazine searching for a woman who would be willing to fall in love with him. The two would read up on love, meet with counselors, learn to fall in love with each other and write a book about the process. If all goes according to plan, by the end of it he'll have a steady girlfriend and a book deal. He swears it’s in the interest of science. [...]
(link from Media Bistro)
“I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my telephone”
— Bjarne Stronstrup (originator of C++ programming language)
Classic Stronstrup :).