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Andrew Fry wants a Day, but will take a Minute

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Like Andrew, I was also intrigued by Minutaur. Especially since it’s a local production. Here’s Andrew’s summary from his post today: “I could hope for the Governor to send out a proclamation that today is “Andrew Fry Day”, but I would have to somehow earn that. Not happening any time soon. If only there was a way for me to publicly claim that day for myself. (or to be less self centered, claim it for someone else in the hope that they will then claim one for me in return)Well, set your watches. My first moment will arrive tomorrow on Minutaur. Minutaur Read more…

Paul Constant Reviews Twitter

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Historically, very little has been accomplished by being cynical (maybe some broken hearts have been prevented, but at what cost?). via thestranger.com There’s a lot to like in Paul Constant’s “review” of Twitter in 140 character-length paragraphs. I especially like the quote above.

Pride and Prejudice on the Kindle

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For all the many classics that showed up on my English Major reading lists, Pride and Prejudice wasn’t ever there.  Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility both were, but this was my first encounter with Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.  Gotta say. I loved it. Maybe it’s the romantic in me, but I really enjoyed it. It makes me want to pick up the rest of Austen. And since P&P was free on the Kindle, I’ll probably try Emma on the Kindle too.  This was the first time I used the Kindle dictionary feature while reading. It was really handy to Read more…

News Tribune mobile site!

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Catching up on Tacoma news from my iPhone in small town Wisconsin and I found the Tribune has launched a mobile site.  Not all the links work yet and some of the links take you to the full site. But still! This is a good step for local mobile browsing.  A few screenshots below. See the full gallery on Posterous