No Amazon Logo

Reading time: < 1 min Tying in nicely with my current reading of her book No Logo comes the following article:AlterNet — Brand USA (via dooce). The article highlights the inherent risk in trying to brand a country thats strongest claim at a ‘brand’ is it’s acceptance and celebration of diversity. The more I read about this kind of thing…

Whores Hustle

Reading time: < 1 min Just noticed that one of my current ‘listenings’ is only £7.99! If you’ve never bought a PJ Harvey album this is an ideal starter. I’ve uploaded one of the tracks as a sample, just click over there on the right… You can thank me later.

Bug

Reading time: < 1 min bluishorange goes all dark and moody on us. Me likes. But what is with the current re-design bug that seems to be going round (yes I’m guilty as charged). Next thing Mr. Kottke will be redesigning… NAHHHH…

Smarts

Reading time: < 1 min modify me will keep you busy and entertained for hours. Well it will if you are a sad person like me who probably spends more time trying to figure out howthey did it, then why they did it. Clever stuff. Me is jealous.

Friday Five

Reading time: < 1 min Friday Five 1. What is your favorite time of year? Spring I think, or maybe Autumn, Winter’s not too bad either. 2. What is it about your favorite season that, well, makes it your favorite season? Spring: I like the cool days, occasional sunshine and all tha growth and new greenery. Autumn: cool evenings, the…