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I’ve been blogging casually off-and-on for years. The views expressed in these posts are from a more immature and inexperienced version of myself. They don’t necessarily represent the current views of anyone.

Let’s stop whining and do something

Published 1 November 2006

I whine a lot about politics. Not only do I read too many blogs and bring policy up in inappropriate situations, but I whine. I whine…

Who was the user-interface genius…

Published 21 October 2006

Working in UX and

On Notice

Published 18 October 2006

I'm a recent convert to the Colbert Nation. While not a slobbering, drone-like worshipper, his combination of egomaniacal self-confidence…

Waking up in the city that never sleeps

Published 14 October 2006

This is just a quick post to brag about being in New York for the long weekend. I needed a break from school and am visiting friend teaching…

Unravelling “Cassie’s Sonnet”

Published 28 September 2006

Ever since [David Pogue mentioned it][pogue], I have been following the saga of lonelygirl15 (her [tribute][] site can provide some background). About midway through, however, a character named [Cassie][] has taken hold of the story, and has turned it into a twisted trail of codes and clues. [pogue]: <http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/?p=128> "Pogue's Posts - Lonelygirl15.com: Truth or Hoax? - Technology - New York Times Blog" [tribute]: <http://lonelygirl15.com> [Cassie]: <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cassieiswatching>

Voting with my credit card

Published 21 September 2006

I fell in love with Amici Forever 's debut CD which I bought (yes, bought) after hearing someone listen to it in the computer lab I…

How do you define a “Friend”

Published 7 September 2006

I posted my first story to Slashdot today, the headline: “Facebook Users Think Their Friends are Stalkers.” For both of you who don’t follow…

Experiments with Cancelling Javascript Events

Published 1 September 2006

JavaScript suddenly feels like the new CSS . Inspired by my new book co-written by one of my web design idols as well as the work I’ve…

How not to fly

Published 9 August 2006

I am thoroughly enjoying WWDC in San Francisco. I am one of the lucky few who get a sneak preview of the next Apple Running through my…
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