Stenotype

What's that thingy court reporters type on? I'm filing this under things you didn't know you wanted to know until you knew them. I'm fascinated about how the whole 22-key thing works - especially as looking at a picture the keys aren't even marked (and that's on the 'student' model). That's more l33t than that l33t keyboard that's been doing the rounds recently.

Entry 1221, Wednesday, June 1st 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Bang Bang

One of my favourite radio tunes of the moment in handy flash card format - Audio Bullys v that tune from Kill Bill (I think anyway, for some reason I still haven't seen that film yet). Click on the video link to get the full thing.

Entry 1219, Tuesday, May 31st 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Switch Off

I'm not totally sure I understand this new switch campaign:

More people are interested in switching off their PCs & Macs than ever before. See why they made the change and how easy it was. Discover how compatible you are with other people. Learn about all the great ways getting out more will give you a better life. And understand how a simple outdoor activity can make your life easier and your possibilities endless.

I don't think my PC, or my Mac, has an "off switch".

Entry 1218, Tuesday, May 31st 2005, Filed In Stuff
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The Ringing

The horrors of traditional telephony are highlighted in this ~~film~~ advert for VoIP. I'll overlook the fact that network cabling looks stunningly like telephone cables, and is invariably more plentiful in your typical office, as it would slightly spoil the whole concept of the film [thanks nicki].

Entry 1215, Thursday, May 26th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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The Jedi Song

The Jedi resort to online viral advertising tactics with the Jedi Song to gain new recruits. Surely mind tricks should be enough on their own to persuade people to join though? Perhaps it is a mind trick - "La La LaLaLa" is certainly stuck in my head.

Ps. Is it just me or is there lots of Star Wars related stuff on the internet at the moment? It's almost like they released another film or something...

Entry 1213, Wednesday, May 25th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Fragile Circus

The surreal world of The Fragile Circus begs the questions - "huh?" and "what the?". To be filed under cool but weird.

Entry 1212, Wednesday, May 25th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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42 Below Britain

I'm not really certain I should find this Kiwi view of Britain funny, but it contains a few humorous home truths [thanks(?) phillydad].

Entry 1210, Tuesday, May 24th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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The Sith Sense

Can Lord Vader read your mind? You better get those Jedi mind tricks at the ready if you want to try and beat him [thanks Hazel].

Entry 1208, Monday, May 23rd 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Force-O-Meter

Are you drawn to the light or dark side of the force? If you don't know already (your plans for intergalactic domination might be a subtle clue) the force-o-meter will tell you. I won't tell you my result, but let's just say that if I was to become manager of an ice-hockey team I would insist that they wear identical shiny body armour.

Entry 1204, Thursday, May 19th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Good To Be Square

I challenge you not to feel good after watching and listening to "Good To Be Square, it's exactly what I need halfway through what's turning out to be a particularly tough week. "Oh child, things are going to get easier..." I certainly hope so. The cynic in me says this is probably a viral for something, but it could just be a thing of genuine lovliness.

Entry 1202, Wednesday, May 18th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Geek Fantasies

Phew! I'm a little hot under the collar after endulging in some geek fantasies. I mean look at those tickets! [via gizmodo]

Entry 1200, Tuesday, May 17th 2005, Filed In Stuff
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Pu's Tota

My Monday has been as grim as Mondays usually are so the weird and disturbing world of Pu's Tota suits my mood down to the ground. Great animation though.