August 2009
34 posts
A step up from googling your own name: Find out how the web sees you http://tr.im/xgEj (via @newscientist)
Before you upgrade to Snow leopard go through the app compatability wiki http://bit.ly/C9PDl
RT @10steps 50 Extraordinary and Attractive Billboards | 10Steps.SG http://bit.ly/DtA4n
Support Hours and Updates →
In the coming week, the Support crew (seen among the lovely faces here) will be meeting in London to brainstorm new ways of providing you with the resources you need. While us Happiness…
German academics investigated over bribery claims http://bit.ly/gtPL5 (via @newscientist)
have a look @ http://ido30.org/
Information about foreign postdoc positions | BenchFly Blog http://ff.im/-758Lk (via @shwu)
#lastfm #love Mollena by James Hunter http://bit.ly/z2iI8
Your genome isn’t that precious - give it away! http://bit.ly/dNRr4 (via @newscientist)
Govt set to scrap Class 10 board exams, fix grades
http://bit.ly/12EiaL (via @ibnlive) - about time! they fixed this.
Win a new Canon 5DMKII (or $2500 Gift Cert) from @OPGear & Scott Bourne. Pls RT. Details here: http://bit.ly/BqU8N
rated Relentless (Lost Fleet) by Jack Campbell 4.5 stars - http://bit.ly/tqEA
has read Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volum… by Scott Kelby and rated it 5 stars - http://bit.ly/b84M1
I want to read: The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons - http://bit.ly/4CBBQz
has read Snoop: The Secret Language of Stuff by Sam Gosling and rated it 4.5 stars - http://bit.ly/cnoHT
I’m #reading Hyperion by Dan Simmons - http://bit.ly/15a9Fo
New Theme: Sandbox 1.6.1 →
Sandbox 1.6.1 is now available to all WordPress.com blogs.
Alongside Sandbox 1.6.1 you’ll also find the older Sandbox versions. We’ve left them intact. If you’ve been using them, don’t worry,…
Beyond HandBrake's defaults →
HandBrake is a terrific tool for easily ripping DVDs but there may come times when you want to go beyond its preset settings. Here’s a look beneath the surface for doing just that.
Convertbot Free For A Limited Time →
I’m not sure for how long, but the very cool unit conversion iPhone app Convertbot (iTunes link), is free for a limited time.
I just spent the last five minutes converting random units…
#winMBP @taptaptap is giving away a $5999 ColorWare STEALTH MacBook Pro to celebrate launching Convert for iPhone! http://taptaptap.com/+JLo
WP.me — shorten your links →
Check out this address:
http://wp.me/sf2B5-shorten
If you visit it, you’ll end up right back here. The nice thing about it is that it’s a short link, about 70% smaller than the …
Just launched, a flurry of features http://bit.ly/1487ER (via @googlereader)
If there is one astronomy video you will ever watch in life, this is it http://2tu.us/n6b (via @fatgenius)
SoundCloud →
We are big fans of SoundCloud, a really useful service that is part Flickr for music, part professional music collaboration hub. Artists such as Beck, Moby and Sonic Youth now use the…
New Theme: iNove →
iNove by mg12 is one of the top themes used for self-hosted WordPress blogs, and a commonly requested addition to our offerings here on WordPress.com. We’re always doing what we can to…
The Shadow of the Ph.D. http://ff.im/-6uhNJ (via @shwu)
I’m #reading Way of the Wolf by E.E. Knight - http://bit.ly/C50Ko
HD trailer: George Clooney Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox http://bit.ly/13zAJo #comedy #family (via @iTunesTrailers)
HD trailer featuring too many top actors/directors to list: New York, I Love You http://tinyurl.com/ny-iloveyou (via @iTunesTrailers)
13 things that do make sense - we answer the biggest mysteries of the universe http://bit.ly/3qkZcB (via @newscientist)
does anybody know how to setup a page redirect on iWeb?
July Wrap-Up →
We kicked off July with an open vote on new media features. Thanks to all of you who voted and submitted comments. Your feedback determines the future of WordPress.
Later in the month we…
RT @shonalim: So what happens when a temple asks for a tank, & is sent a spanking new M1A2 Abrams by a wealthy NRI (cont) http://tl.gd/brgr
RT @opera: Want an Opera t-shirt? RT this message and you can win one today. We’re giving away at least 10. (Via @Knickz) (via @susheel_c)