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Free Mac software

2009-11-08T14:39:21Z

Grab the MacHeist nanoBundle for Free
http://lifehacker.com/5399194/grab-the-macheist-nanobundle-for-free

"If you're a fan of the free OS X software offered at MacHeist, you'll want to scoot over there to grab some free software before their software giveaway expires. MacHeist is offering a bundle of six applications: ShoveBox, WriteRoom, Twitterific, Tinygrab, Hordes of Orcs, and Mariner Write. The first five are free right from the start and the final application Mariner Write—a Word alternative for Macs—will be free once they give away 500,000 of the nanoBundles." [More]

Band is cool

2009-11-06T17:25:02Z

http://ilovelocalcommercials.com/videos.aspx?vid=103&cl=1

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Shakespeare question

2009-11-02T20:21:27Z

Which is preferable: the Arden Shakespeare editions or the Pelican Shakespeare editions? Difference? No difference? Thanks.

(This is for me, not the library.)

DW Waters of Mars, US and UK dates

2009-10-31T22:54:23Z

"Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars will air in the US on December 19, BBC America has confirmed.

Yesterday, it was announced that the special will debut in the UK on November 15."

Digital Spy, October 30.

Chicago area: Friteenth

2009-10-31T19:13:30Z

The MeToo channel has added Friday the 13th to the fall schedule. Two episodes, Saturdays at 2 and 3pm.

Zombie crossing

2009-10-31T12:27:21Z

Traffic sign: Zombie Crossing.

xkcd: October 30th

2009-10-30T11:13:42Z

http://xkcd.com/656/

DW Waters of Mars: November 15

2009-10-30T11:10:54Z

Doctor Who, "Waters of Mars": November 15.

Short press release:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/index_comingsoon.shtml

David Tennant TV interview (October 29):
http://community.livejournal.com/tennant_love/3176248.html
(5 or 6 minutes)

Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?

2009-10-29T13:44:01Z

http://ffffound.com/image/3c3abbec6fd745d3b55af6050053e26862f8643a

via Lindsey

bentleywg @ 2009-10-28T18:15:00

2009-10-28T23:17:24Z

"My grandma has shoes like that."

Gee, thanks, random kid who stopped to pet my dog. Excuse me while I dodder on home.

Replacing the APA Manual (6th edition)

2009-10-28T15:48:53Z

Replacing the APA Manual (6th edition)

Psychological Association Offers to Replace Error-Ridden Copies of Style Guide
http://chronicle.com/article/Style-Guides-Errors-Prompt-a/48947/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en
"The objections became so loud that the organization has now agreed to replace the offending copies with a corrected second printing"

APA Will Provide Corrected Version of Style Guide
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/10/28/qt#211810
Those frustrated by the numerous errors in the new edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association will be able to get a correct version. Until now, the association has insisted that it would be wasteful to issue new editions, and it urged those who bought the book to just use an online compilation of corrections. But on Tuesday, an organizer of a boycott movement for the error-laden version announced that the association had agreed to offer corrected versions.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=155700389614&v=feed&story_fbid=161327969614&ref=mf
" I have just received word that After November 2, call APA at 1-800-374-2721, ext. 5510. Ask for instructions on how to go on-line and print a mailing label you can use to return your copy and receive a corrected copy."
"I just called the APA office in DC and confirmed that this is true: They will offer a replacement manual on Nov. 2."

Make Your Own Academic Sentence

2009-10-28T14:49:50Z

Make Your Own Academic Sentence: Too lazy to write it yourself? Let the Virtual Academic do it for you.
http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/toys/randomsentence/write-sentence.htm

The epistemology of post-capitalist hegemony recapitulates the systemization of the gendered body.

The linguistic construction of normative value(s) is homologous with the historicization of the image.

The eroticization of pop culture asks to be read as the discourse of linguistic transparency.

[Write your own!]

Do not grab Hamish by the horns

2009-10-27T16:49:57Z

Road (and other) signs - countryside edition:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/6439733/Sign-Language-Special-Countryside.html?utm_source=Telegraph.co.uk&utm_medium=TD_country&utm_campaign=Editorial2710pm

Today's xkcd

2009-10-26T14:20:10Z

Today's xkcd.

Brilliant!

"The correct spelling is 'Mr. T.' People who type out 'Mister' are fools to be pitied."

2009-10-23T23:37:34Z

Fake AP Stylebook
http://twitter.com/FakeAPStylebook

"The correct spelling is 'Mr. T.' People who type out 'Mister' are fools to be pitied."

"While it's tempting to call them "baristi" because of the Italian roots, the plural of "barista" is "journalism majors.""

"Dates should be formated as MM/DD/YY except for the years 1990 through 1992, which should be denoted in 'Hammer Time.'"

"When referring to TV shows like CSI and NCIS, write names as acronyms without periods. L.O.S.T. is the notable exception."

"The noun "Wang Chung" should be capitalized, but not the verb."

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The stairs are not ADA (All Dalek Accessibility) compliant

2009-10-22T21:27:34Z

Odd finds in real estate listings: The stairs are not ADA (All Dalek Accessibility) compliant. (via The Peebles)

It's in Canada.

(I can't remember if I ever took a picture of the TARDIS in my dining room. Shoot!)

Britain is a little bit like a geological Doctor Who

2009-10-22T16:12:50Z

At work, I've been working my way through a few podcasts. I'm still narrowing down the field because some sound interesting but turn out to be badly (or boringly) presented.

Right now, I'm listening to Melvyn Bragg's BBC Radio 4 show, "In Our Time." Today's discussion is about "The Geological Formation of Britain. And it comes with a bibliography!

Best quote so far, right at the beginning: "Britain is a little bit like a geological Doctor Who: It's very old, it's been to a lot of places, and it's seen a lot of things."

Spoiler photos: Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith

2009-10-22T13:13:50Z

Majorly spoilery photos from upcoming SJA ep, "Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith".

(via Sarah-Jane.tv, where there are other photos)

First glimpse of new TARDIS interior

2009-10-22T13:08:17Z

First Glimpse Of Doctor Who's New TARDIS Interior
http://io9.com/5387162/first-glimpse-of-doctor-whos-new-tardis-interior

(via the usual)

Testimony at a Maine marriage equality bill hearing, April 2009

2009-10-21T14:43:54Z

86-year-old World War II vet: "The woman at my polling place asked me do I believe in equality for gay and lesbian people. I was pretty surprised to be asked a question like that. It made no sense to me. Finally I asked her: what do you think I fought for in Omaha Beach?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrEbJBFWIPk

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Pop-up Lego

2009-10-20T23:09:50Z

No, really. Pop. Up. Lego.

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Sarah Jane Adventures series 3 trailer

2009-10-12T13:59:33Z

Two and a half minute trailer for series 3 Sarah Jane Adventures:
http://entertheattic.webs.com/Videos/sja3.htm

via http://sarahjanetv.blogspot.com/2009/10/and-another-one.html

Can I get a napkin, please?

2009-10-11T23:40:00Z

Can I get a napkin, please?

Chancer

2009-10-11T21:17:26Z

I checked out this TV series to watch this weekend, but instead I've been finishing up the Blue Murder and the Last Detective seasons I hadn't seen yet, so I guess I'll leave this other other for another weekend. It's a series with Clive Owen called Chancer. I've never heard of it. Anyone here know it?

Cold

2009-10-11T11:59:18Z

I guess it's time for the first "it's cold!" post of the season.

27.8!

It's cold!