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Steve Jobs Stays Up All Night Designing the Apple Tablet

Josh — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:17:05 +0000

“Come on, Steve, just think—think, dammit—you’re running out of time,” the exhausted CEO said as he glued nine separate iPhones to the back of a plastic cafeteria tray.

(via The Onion)

Neutra Face, A Poker Face Parody Video

Josh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:50:37 +0000

I think my head almost exploded from how great this was. A sexy typeface + Lady Gaga parody = just perfect. Enjoy.

Secret OS X Control Panel – Productivity Settings

Josh — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:35 +0000

Some would call making this it a waste of time. I call it 10 minutes well spent researching user interfaces.

Zombie Outbreak Scenarios Calculated by Smart People

Josh — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:29:33 +0000

Here’s about everything you need to know: once it happens, we’ll have about 3-6 hours until everyone in a city is infected, depending on whether or not we quarantine the infected. Here’s a glorious 18 page PDF with all kinds of smartpants equations and more charts.

In summary, a zombie outbreak is likely to lead to the collapse of civilisation, unless it is dealt with quickly. While aggressive quarantine may contain the epidemic, or a cure may lead to coexistence of humans and zombies, the most effective way to contain the rise of the undead is to hit hard and hit often. As seen in the movies, it is imperative that zombies are dealt with quickly, or else we are all in a great deal of trouble.

(Via @jennydeluxe and @gideonyago)

What We Should Be Protesting

Josh — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:19:25 +0000

Seriously. Where are you on this Mr. President?

Captain Kirk is Climbing a Mountain

Josh — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:55:15 +0000

Why is he climbing a mountain? Total win.

The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog

Josh — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:01:54 +0000

Seriously!

Nirvana-roll’d

Josh — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:44:06 +0000

Mix one part Nirvana with one part Rick Astley, stir gently and enjoy a total mindwarp.

Living with First-Person Shooter Disease

Josh — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:10:21 +0000

Genius? Maybe. Hilarious? Definitely.

One Word, Dude.

Josh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:48:56 +0000

Here’s a playlist built around the idea of one word or phrase, including goodies from the UK Office, Jurassic Park and Fargo. Repetition can be funny and sometimes a little weird.

The Robots Will Eat Us. Maybe.

Josh — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:17:45 +0000

TechCrunch says that a proposed military robot known as EATR would refuel on biomass while deployed on missions. If it’s on the battlefield, it could potentially be eating on people too. I question whether or not that would happen on two counts.

One: dude, it’s HUMANS. Two: if Max Brooks didn’t write a book about it, it’s not possible.

Direct Mail Marketing Fail

Josh — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:15:11 +0000

Loving that Time Warner Cable, who provides my internet, sends me this today in the mail. I tend to agree.

Nice Screencast!

Josh — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:42:41 +0000

I came across this fun screencast video. It shows off Leopard’s features, but what’s about it is that it’s more like a nice take on a music video. There’s also a Windows version if you’re into that after the break.

Arrested Development’s Chicken Dance

Josh — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:40:22 +0000

Oh how heavenly. Someone’s collected all my favorite chicken dances from Arrested Development and put them to a nice tune.

What a Delicious Pie Chart

Josh — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:59:17 +0000

I want a reason to visualize data like this. And then eat it. This pie chart is really made of chocolate!

Note to self: find client in chocolate industry. Right now.

I Love Daytum

Josh — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:09:22 +0000

Daytum is a great, geeky site that lets you create fun little charts. It’s currently in private beta, and I was happy to get in on the action. I’m still figuring out how useful it can be for me, so right now lots of my charts are just fun little bits of pop culture. I’m very much okay with that.

I think it’s great that you can enter sets of data and then chart them in different ways on the fly. Nice job, Daytum!

Have a look at my site and if you’re so inclined, visit Daytum’s homepage and apply for the beta!.

The Zombie Survival Guide

Josh — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:36:52 +0000

Undoubtedly a favorite book of mine. The Zombie Survival Guide is a great handbook on how to survive in the event of a zombie epidemic. Filled with excellent do’s and don’ts that are going to help you stay alive!

I’m also going to check out World War Z. Wonder what the Z stands for, mmm?

Zombies Made Out Of Paper!

Josh — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:19:14 +0000

If you head over to Thunder Panda, you can print out and make your own paper zombies! How thoughtful of them. They’re super fun, but the I made one got out of control and had a run-in with Dwight. I think he’s starting to turn.

In other news, I apparently have made it a habit of posting zombie/horror-related things this week. Eh, let’s keep it up, shall we?

Zombies In Plain English

Josh — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:50:09 +0000

Commoncraft posted this funny video on zombie survival basics. They provide some great do’s and don’ts on encounters too. Lookout!

Also, in case you weren’t for sure, I heart zombies.

The Cause of My Profanity

Josh — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:19:19 +0000

It really is true. Seriously.

(via xkcd)

New Feature: Individual Feeds!

Josh — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:18:37 +0000

I wanted to make it easier for you to get the content you want on my site quicker. In light of that, I’ve made some individual feeds that you might find of interest. These RSS feeds only contain content for that specific topic. And of course if you want to get everything, you can still subscribe to the main RSS feed. Here are the categories:

There’s also a Feeds Page, too! Enjoy!

Stop Signs, Corporate Style.

Josh — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:10:09 +0000

From the article “What if Modern Advertisers Created the Stop Sign.” It’s so funny to me, mostly because it’s true.

Steve Jobs Bobblehead Dock Charger

Josh — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:58:29 +0000

Apparently, they do exist! Go get yours from MiiSculptures (who also took this dapper photo)!

Now, if that reality distortion field he generates would get rid of the buzzing in my earbuds.

My kid will have this.

Josh — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:08:41 +0000

Zero questions asked.

(via Etsy)

I Love These Cartoons

Josh — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:51:33 +0000

Especially the one about graffiti.

How to Hang Toilet Paper

Josh — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:49:54 +0000

I’m glad some smart designer offered up a guide to solving this “problem.” Current Configuration has kindly let everyone know how to properly hang a toilet paper and they have lots of neat (read: funny) graphics for supporting their case. They even provide you with a printable brochure! I love nerdy little information graphics, and this is a great addition to the collection.

So…are you an over or under hanger?

How to Kick the Gaming Habit

Josh — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:18:54 +0000

That’s a sure fire way for me to…get a new keyboard.

The best room ever?

Josh — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:41:00 +0000

I want this for my room, and maybe I’ll share it with future children!

Heading to North Carolina for a week, so updates will likely be non-existent. See you soon!

Night Out

Josh — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:43:19 +0000

Here’s last night’s The Office, in case you missed it. � This episode is where Michael and Dwight go to New York to party with Ryan, while the Scranton branch has to work on a Saturday to make Dunder Mifflin Infinity look good. � Loved it.

The Chairmodel

Josh — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:09:57 +0000

Here’s last night’s episode of The Office from Hulu in case you missed it. � Jaw dropping awesomeness!

Links for Today

Josh — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:57:22 +0000

I found a video of a guy who gets stuck in an elevator for 41 hours straight in New York, and this is a video of what he did during that time. � I got claustrophobic just by watching it. � How does this even happen, really?

Here’s an “image” some online genius created of Homer Simpson image made entirely with CSS. � The cool thing about this image is that there are absolutely no images involved. � It’s all CSS, and totally amazing. � How someone comes up with an idea like this is beyond me, but completely blows my mind. � Yay for CSS and for this guy’s creativity.

Also, I found this image of some train tracks in Frankfurt that I thought was pretty interesting. � The complexity of all of those tracks is pretty neat, and also pretty hard to believe that it’s real. � I’d hate to be the guy who pulls the wrong lever day and derails/reroutes all the trains. �

Facepalm

Josh — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:36:28 +0000

Sometimes it’s nothing short of 100% appropriate. � FacePalm.Org is a handy website that has conveniently put lots of images together for you! � Totally hilarious.

Not sure what a facepalm is? � A facepalm is what you do when something happens that is so asinine and ridiculous that you can’t really say anything, you just put your hand up to your forehead. � It is sometimes accompanied by a grunt or moan. � Very helpful in situations where words are no good.

Use it wisely!

The Dinner Party

Josh — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:56:02 +0000

My head almost exploded it was so hilarious! � I’m so glad it’s back on the air.

Here it is from Hulu in case you missed it. � Which you shouldn’t have, but I forgive you if you did.

A Few Good Creative Men

Josh — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:27:39 +0000

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Warning: � little language here.

A fun little phone message.

Josh — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:44:54 +0000

In honor of the greatest show on television coming back Thursday, a phone message from Pam and MIchael for you to put on your phone!

Hear it here!

Warning: Cute Overload.

Josh — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:31:44 +0000

Don’t say I didn’t give you fair warning.

Here you go.

Photoshop’d!

Josh — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:42:49 +0000

One of my new favorite blogs to read is PhotoShopped. � It’s fantastic! � This blog turns a critical—and fairly humorous—eye to all the overblown/overprocessed magazine covers and photos we see every day. � The one with Ann Coulter is especially crazy! � It’s about time, I say!

If you have any other blogs like this, please share. � I could read these all day!

Design Code Rap!

Josh — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:48:54 +0000

Talk about awesome. � Everything you should do in design and coding in a rap song!

via� YouTube

The Easter Bunny Hates You

Josh — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:33:37 +0000

Happy Easter!

Craigslist is weird, funny.

Josh — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:14:52 +0000

While surfing for good free stuff on Craigslist (yes, you know you do it too) my wife came across a couple of gems. � One invites you to get free used� dandruff cream:

� Does anyone have horrible dandruff? I have a few bottles of cream that were expensive and I don’t mind saving them for you when you are in the area. I want them to go to a good home. It worked pretty good.

The Love Guru

Josh — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:16:17 +0000

I stumbled upon these little gems on YouTube. � They were pretty weird—and high-larious—to see, but I found out it’s a movie coming out this year with Mike Meyers. � Check these out:� Introduction

A long story

I smell epic lulz coming from this movie.

Bro Search!

Josh — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:30:17 +0000

This could easily be one of the dude-liest things ever!� � Bros unite!

Is This Way Too Metal? Nah.

Josh — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:16:58 +0000

This video makes me want a dog. A hardcore, speed metal loving one. (via� YouTube)�