I use Google’s browser Chrome Chrome (after much harassment), which is all about autocompletion in the URL/search bar. So here are the URLs that come up when I type in each letter of the alphabet. A is for Amazon B is for Bank of America C is for CUMTD.com [transit in Champaign-Urbana] D is for DiveIntoPython.org [...]
internet
*Santa* brandbook
The consulting firm Quietroom has created a “brandbook” for Santa. It is so clever. You should read the whole thing here. (via GOOD, which is owned by MSN? Didn’t know that.)
Notes
[Sexy People] Why not bioluminescent trees instead of street lights? A group of Taiwanese scientists somehow injected trees with gold nanoparticles such that the trees gave off a reddish glow and absorbed more carbon than usual. This story has been blogged many times, but none of the stories have a real picture of what it’s [...]
Thinking about searching
I’ve taken to writing down my reactions to everything I read for class. It really helps to crystallize my thinking. I’ve sort of done it before, but making it a part of my research process is totally inspiring my brain and making me draw new conclusions and ask different questions. I should do this all [...]
PSA: Jumpcut is the best add-on
One of the handiest things I’ve ever downloaded is Jumpcut. It extends your clipboard to 40+ items, which are easily accessed from the top of your (Mac only) screen: I use it A LOT. Like you know when you’re filling out an application online, and you’re afraid you’ll lose everything when it times out on you? [...]
