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Immune system leaps into action – this is an electron microscope...

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:03:52 +1100

Immune system leaps into action – this is an electron microscope capture of the immune system leaping into action. “A white blood cell (red) wraps itself around a mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of most cases of tuberculosis. Phagocyte, as a white blood cell is known as, comes from the Greek word phagein (to eat), and that’s what the cell does, rendering the infectious cell benign.”

Via The Inquisitr: The incredible photography of science [8 Pics]

The Third Bit » Blog Archive » Amen

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:28:39 +1100

The Third Bit » Blog Archive » Amen

Awesome photo of the day: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hugh Hefner...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:51:50 +1100

Awesome photo of the day: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hugh Hefner & Wilt Chamberlain from 1977, via Dr X

From The Onion: Obama to send teleprompter in his stead for...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:45 +1100

From The Onion: Obama to send teleprompter in his stead for “…low-priority diplomatic meetings…”, including those with Alexander Downer apparently :)

Part of ‘Weird?’, on Subnormality. You should read...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:46:14 +1100

Part of ‘Weird?’, on Subnormality.

You should read the whole thing, really.

It’s Open Access Week. At least be aware of the...

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:13:00 +1100

It’s Open Access Week.

At least be aware of the discussion.

For Immediate Relief: Speaking Like a Human

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:08:38 +1100

merlin:

… I mean, this is why I have no stick for people who whine about whether Strunk & White should still be required reading for anyone with access to a keyboard. Regardless of the industry, audience, or purpose, this is just bad writing for non-people.

You sitting down?
<see full post for this important, but long, section>
Because, if you’re working in a job where your credibility is pegged to saying things that literally don’t make sense, then there’s a good chance what you’re doing doesn’t make sense either…

merlin: Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers - “Night and Day”...

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:15:53 +1100

merlin:

Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers - “Night and Day” [1934]

One of my absolutely favorite songs.

Want your mind blown? Ever wondered how many songs were first sung by Fred Astaire? Give you a hint; he did, as here, a bunch of Cole Porter’s best-known songs. Give up?

Well. Here’s those ten lovely Cole Porter tunes — plus the other one hundred twenty songs first introduced by Fred Astaire.

Who was only secondarily a singer.

Have a productive day.

"JESSICUH We are in great need of Draino. I tire of clogged showahs. Can you collect some upon your..."

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:49:10 +1100

““JESSICUH We are in great need of Draino. I tire of clogged showahs. Can you collect some upon your next visit to the shop? I would also very much like some old spice red stripe if that’s not too much to aaaask. Eric is evil. Vampire Bill””

- True Blood Finale - WTF Did I Just Watch? - True Blood - io9

Comparing virtual keyboards

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:25:54 +1000

Comparing virtual keyboards:

Just wanted to link to a really interesting article on the iPhone and Android virtual keyboards at ignore the code by Lukas Mathis.

The article goes into detail about various aspects…

…because of it’s cakes. By Adam Baker via...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:54:19 +1000

…because of it’s cakes.

By Adam Baker via Lizbt’s Project:Life

Comparing virtual keyboards

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:13:59 +1000

Comparing virtual keyboards:

Just wanted to link to a really interesting article on the iPhone and Android virtual keyboards at ignore the code by Lukas Mathis.

The article goes into detail about various aspects…

Extreme Sports Christ II - Cyanide and Happiness

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:38:30 +1000

Extreme Sports Christ II - Cyanide and Happiness

I heart realism via media.threadless.com

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:24:28 +1000

I heart realism

via media.threadless.com

I love XKCD. (‘Estimation’ via imgs.xkcd.com)

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:58:14 +1000

I love XKCD.

(‘Estimation’ via imgs.xkcd.com)

My top ten (or twelve) iPhone apps

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:00:06 +1000

My top ten (or twelve) iPhone apps:

I’ve had my iPhone for a while now, and with the new iPhone 3GS on its way to me this week, I thought I’d share a few of the apps that I’ve come to use and value most. I’ve picked up a few good tips…

In case of fire, do not use Twitter… via Twitter and...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:52:12 +1000

In case of fire, do not use Twitter…

via Twitter and flickr.com

Leather Beer Holsters by etrelles (etsy)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:29:54 +1000

Leather Beer Holsters by etrelles (etsy)

The Wrong Door (BBC): Philip (via mcparke)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:26:52 +1000

The Wrong Door (BBC): Philip (via mcparke)

Pie Area via img150.imageshack.us

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:47:05 +1000

Pie Area

via img150.imageshack.us