Notes from the desk of... [2004 Aug 16]
- Interesting minimalist digital clock. Can anyone translate Japanese? I want to know how this thing works... ***
- Whaaa??! Ebay now owns 25% of Craigslist!
- JoshRubin.com : Cool Hunting-- a blog focused on the "intersection of design, culture and technology". And that's EXACTLY how I've been describing my professional interests in one sentence-- no joke!
- Another interesting piece from Nielsen: When Search Engines Become Answer Engines. Best term in the article: "Information Snacking".
*** Update: My Dad emailed me his translation...
Contents:
1 wood block
1 set, peelable adhesive numerals
Instructions:
- At exactly noon (or midnight): press the numerals "1", 2", "0", "0" onto the front of the wood block.
- Each minute thereafter: remove and replace the appropriate numeral or numerals.
Safety warning:
Use of this product may interfere with other activities of daily living.
8/16/2004
