“Cold Shoulder” More Than a Metaphor?
Here’s a friendly little post summarizing scientific support for why “cold shoulder” and “icy stare” on the one hand, and “warm reception” on the other. Let me know what you think.
Random Quote:
I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
This is an animated movie in the Star Wars series, in this case dealing with events between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
Comments(3)The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
In this third of the series of Mummy movies, the O’Connells find themselves in China, battling the resurrected Han emperor, who wields magical powers, and his army of terra cotta warriors.
Should We Have a US CTO?
At first blush, the idea of a Chief Technology Officer for the US of A strikes me as a good idea. After all, the Internet we know and love was originally a DARPA project. But Mark ‘Rizzn’ Hopkins makes a good case for keeping government mouthpieces ignorant of tech speak. Read his article, “Do We Really Need a National CTO?,” and let me know what you think.
Why Twitter?
If you haven’t given Twitter a look, I’d definitely recommend it. It’s a free Web application with transformative potential.
The House
Here’s a creepy little Flash adventure to explore late at night, with the lights out all around you. The House is good for a few chills!
lvl 8 ogre mage seeks moon queen or druid
Another example of why I love the Internet!
Google Killer?
New Web search engine Cuil.com, named in part as a nod to Finn McCool, claims to have indexed three times as many Web pages as Google—and they don’t track your personal footsteps. Read about it at Umbrella News and/or SitePro News.
Hasbro Shuts Down Scrabulous
Another good argument that, once again, the old school just don’t get it.
Demystifying Writing
As a poet, I love the art of words. Reading Wallace Stevens, or translations of Tomas Tranströmer, I only wish I could be so artistic.