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5 December, 2002
World Trade Center Ideas
CNN.com has been
soliciting World Trade Center replacement proposals. But not from architectural
firms -- from normal people.
They've posted hundreds submitted drawings, and you can view them online. Some good. Some bad. Some very ugly.
Posted on 5 December, 2002
Windows RG: An Oldie But a Goodie
This amazingly realistic Windows simulation has been around for quite a while. I had forgotten all about it, until someone pointed it out to me. Hint: Everything that looks clickable is clickable.
Posted on 5 December, 2002
Total Information Awareness: T.I.P.
The rumors
are true.
Read what President Bush has to say about the upcoming nationwide Tattoo-ID Program (T.I.P.).
Posted on 5 December, 2002
Strom Thurman Turns 100
Posted on 5 December, 2002
A Close Look at Beer
Did you ever wonder what your favorite beer looks like through a microscope? You might be surprised. The Beershots Photo Gallery proves that beer can be art. The site has dozens of excellent beer microphotographs, which can be downloaded and used as Windows wallpaper (and a screen saver app is also available).
The photos below show Red Stripe (from Jamaica) on the left, and Corona (from Mexico).
Posted on 5 December, 2002
Download the Microsoft Style Manual
Microsoft recently released a new edition of their Manual of Style for Technical Publications. It's actually a pretty interesting read, even if you're not a technical writer. It also includes a handy list of acronyms and abbreviations. It's in the form of a compiled Help File, so it's a quick download and it's easily browsable.
Posted on 5 December, 2002