Wednesday, November 19, 2003

I Do Not Heart Powerpoint. Or perhaps more accurately - I do not heart having to put together and give a presentation. Powerpoint just happens to be the app I'm using. I've been asked to do a presentation on what my group ... [Andrew Bayer is Dreaming of China] Inspirational line: I thought my boss was doing it, he thought our consultant was doing it. 9:52:14 PM    comment []

Bond, eyes closed -- a video of people in Bond films, eyes closed, morphing into other people in Bond films, eyes closed. Quicktime, three mintues, 17MB. (thanks, Cory!) 12:08:08 PM    comment []

After the Tumult, Boston U. Wonders Where It Goes From Here. Nearly three weeks after Daniel S. Goldin was paid $1.8 million to walk away from the presidency, many questions about the university's future remain unanswered. By Sara Rimer. [New York Times: Education] You can read the backstory here. 12:04:28 PM    comment []

Looks like the end is really drawing nigh: Kathy to Hilary, July 9, 1973, Tehran, Iran. July 9 Dear Hilary, I must write quickly to get this off before Dad goes to work so he can put it in the mail. My parents liked your idea--and, they said that not only would it not cost $225 or $100 but only $15--while we are in New York I can transfer my ticket to Washington and then go on to Dallas from there later. You don't need to pay anything (just feed me, which is ENOUGH). I think it's a FANTASTIC idea. (Forgive the hyper-exuberance--this is being written at 200 mph). So, we get to Rome on the 2nd of August--and so on the 6th of August have someone in the house to answer my call (xxx-xxxx, right?). School doesn't start in Killeen until 27 August. So, if you want me, write me. I'm more excited about seeing you than the trip to Rome! I think I've told you all the necessary details. Write soon and tell me what you think (any last-minute requests for Iranian goods? Unfortunately, I only have enough funds to buy two pieces of OK chewing gum, so I guess you'd have to send money if you really wanted anything.) (Also, if your mother wants a Russian samovar have her send $30. Bon?) Love, Kathy See you soon, Inshallah! [Tehran <-> Washington, DC 1970-1973 teen girl blog] 12:02:13 PM    comment []

N2H2, PR, and lying with statistics, CNN example. An additional note about recent N2H2 PR hype, said hype turns out to have appeared on CNN. [Infothought] 7:13:11 AM    comment []

Game Over for Edgy Sports News?. The Village Voice puts its sports coverage to bed. Does this bid good night to alternative sports reporting altogether or will it pave the way for new forms of sports reporting on the Net? Steve Kettmann reports from New York. [Wired News] 6:58:56 AM    comment []