August 2009
21 posts
Epic Snow Leopard (Rails) Upgrade Guide →
I haven’t upgraded yet, but it looks like there’s more to consider than I had anticipated.
48 hours with a Palm Pre →
One guy’s initial thoughts on using the Pre for a couple of days.
How one driver can improve traffic jams
I think everyone has thought about the dynamics of traffic jams and slowdowns while sitting in them (especially the dreaded dead-stop-for-no-reason jam) , but this guy has taken those thoughts to an entirely new level. Read his analysis of standing waves, nonlinear dynamics, and solutions anyone can do to improve things.
This video shows one of his experiments. (Cliff Notes version: leave a...
textexpander for iPhone and iPod Touch →
I have only a few snippets defined for the desktop version, but I use them heavily. I think this version could be very useful.
Terry Gilliam Wants to Work For Pixar →
… even if it means “sweeping the floors”.
WatchTime-lapse design iterations. Absolutely mesmerizing. View the larger version on Vimeo to see the detail.
50 Best Websites of 2009 →
… according to Time magazine.
Christopher McDougall on The Daily Show →
Well, how about that timing - the author of “Born to Run” (mentioned in the preceding post) was on The Daily Show last night. Jump to the 14:00 mark for the interview.
Also, a guy named Eric Orton trained McDougall to take part in the 50 mile race in the book. He offers online training packages and he recently set up a great Ning-powered community site, runningwitheric.com, for...
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Runnin' Rundown
After several years of quasi-serious cycling followed by several years of slothfulness, I’ve taken up running - off and on now for a couple of years, but consistently since the beginning of ‘09. I’ve gone from hating the very idea, to a fragile tolerance, to a downright enjoyment over that time.
I’ve read three running-related books this summer that managed to both...
Rounded corners with Paperclip →
Nifty trick for your Rails app: add rounded corners to your uploaded photos with ThoughtBot’s Paperclip.